Business News

Jul 31, 2023

Candidates for Governor weigh in on LA Energy

As the Louisiana gubernatorial race approaches, candidates are making their pitches to various industries, with the oil and gas sector...

Jul 19, 2023

Coca-Cola and Partners Launch $137.7 Million Fund to Invest in Sustainable Solutions and Reduce Carb

Introduction The Coca-Cola Company, in collaboration with eight bottling partners, has taken a significant step forward in its commitment...

Jul 18, 2023

U.S. Energy Secretary unveils new funding for Louisiana program aimed at energy efficiency

During a trip to the New Orleans area on Wednesday, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced $90 million in...

Jul 18, 2023

Louisiana legislators, business leaders travel to Rhode Island to tour wind farm

A handful of Louisiana legislators and business leaders wrapped up a tour of Rhode Island’s wind energy sector aimed at learning best...

Jun 23, 2023

Louisiana Debates Control of Carbon Capture Wells in Public Hearing

Louisiana's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) faced scrutiny during the first day of a three-day public hearing as supporters and...

Jun 22, 2023

Louisiana Attracts Bids for Nearshore Wind Projects, Accelerating Offshore Wind Development

Energy companies aren’t waiting for the federal government to open the Gulf of Mexico's far offshore waters to wind development....

Jun 13, 2023

Major Oil Company Cox Operating Files for Bankruptcy, Leaving South Louisiana Businesses in Jeopardy

Metairie-based oil company Cox Operating LLC, one of the largest independent operators in Louisiana's shallow coastal waters, has filed...

Jun 6, 2023

State senator: Carbon capture is poised to bring economic prosperity

Conversation in Louisiana surrounding carbon capture and storage is reaching a fever pitch as our state legislative session nears a close...

Jun 1, 2023

ExxonMobil and Nucor Partner to Capture and Store Carbon Emissions in Louisiana

ExxonMobil, the largest U.S. domestic oil and gas company, has announced a partnership with Nucor, a prominent steel-maker, to capture...

May 19, 2023

GREG BOWSER: Keeping Louisiana sustainable and beautiful through Advanced Recycling

Louisiana has always been a pioneer and leader in the chemical industry. Whether it be new technologies, monumental expansions, product...

May 17, 2023

Shell Catalysts & Technologies to Expand Louisiana Facility with $121.7m Investment

Shell Catalysts & Technologies has announced its decision to expand its facility in West Baton Rouge Parish at a cost of $121.7m, with a...

May 17, 2023

REPORT: LA Energy Industry Adds Over $54 billion to State’s Economy

A new report commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) highlights the growing...