Business News

Dec 11, 2023

Entergy Louisiana rolls out plan to keep businesses open during strong storms

Entergy Louisiana launched a new program called “Power Through” to help businesses stay online during strong storms that knock out the...

Dec 7, 2023

EV battery manufacturing transforms dying louisiana chemical plant

Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are considered one of America's next frontiers when it comes to a national effort to transition, at least...

Nov 15, 2023

EV Company, Fisker, Faced with Difficult Season

In 2008, Tesla released its first electric car under investor and now CEO Elon Musk. By 2020, the vehicle company was not only...

Nov 7, 2023

Is ExxonMobil's Acquisition of Denbury Inc. a Game-Changer for Louisiana Low Carbon Energy Growth?

Exxon Mobil announced it has closed the acquisition of Denbury Inc. in a transaction valued at $4.8 billion, or $89.45 per share. The...

Oct 24, 2023

Opinion: Senator Cassidy Rightly Challenges DOE's Hydrogen Funding Decision

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy's recent challenge to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regarding its allocation of funds for regional...

Oct 3, 2023

ADVOCATE: Joe Biden satisfies nobody with restrictive oil lease sale in the Gulf

When it comes to displeasing both sides on a controversial issue, President Joe Biden has a gift. Words like “disgusting” and “betrayal”...

Oct 3, 2023

LSU'S UPTON: Reducing fossil fuels puts decarbonization strategies at risk

The director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies testified before a House subcommittee last week that policies aimed at reducing fossil...

Sep 26, 2023

Exxon Mobil's Baton Rouge Initiatives and the Industrial Tax Exemption Debate

The Exxon Mobil Corporation has a significant presence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a series of recent initiatives that have garnered...

Sep 20, 2023

Michael Bloomberg Targets Petrochemical Industry on Climate Change Crusade

Michael Bloomberg, former New York City mayor and 11th richest man in the world, is now the world’s single largest funder of climate...

Sep 12, 2023

Louisiana Selected by First Solar for panel Factory

The United States-based energy company, First Solar, announced in August that they have selected Iberia Parish as the site for their next...

Sep 5, 2023

Venture Global LNG Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plan, Partners with Baker Hughes

Venture Global LNG, a leading provider of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), has made a significant announcement that underscores its...

Aug 30, 2023

Fire Continues to Smolder at Marathon Petroleum Oil Refinery, Investigation Underway

A storage tank fire that erupted at a Marathon Petroleum oil refinery, prompting a temporary evacuation of nearby residents, remained...