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State looks to strengthen workforce pipeline with new tax credit for employers
Beginning in 2026, Louisiana employers who offer apprenticeships, internships or other youth work experiences will be eligible for a new state income tax credit aimed at strengthening the state’s workforce pipeline, according to Leaders...
Why concrete is becoming a climate flashpoint for AI
The rapid expansion of U.S. data centers to support artificial intelligence is creating a new climate challenge—one that begins long before servers are powered on, Bloomberg writes.
The massive facilities require enormous amounts of concrete, a...
Europe turns to record LNG imports, led by US exports
Europe is set to import more liquefied natural gas than ever in 2026, deepening its reliance on global energy markets as it works to refill depleted inventories and continue supplying gas to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.
According...
Gov. Landry rolls out strategy to fast-track state’s energy growth
Gov. Jeff Landry on Thursday announced a new statewide energy strategy aimed at accelerating investment, streamlining permitting and positioning Louisiana as a national and global energy leader.
The “Whole-of-Louisiana Energy Strategy” is designed to better...
A flood of new LNG projects could reshape gas markets in 2026
Global liquefied natural gas supply is set to surge in 2026, easing market tightness that has persisted since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and putting downward pressure on prices, Reuters writes.
New projects in Louisiana, Qatar, Canada...
Louisiana launches humanoid robotics pilot at St. Bernard fabrication facility
Louisiana has entered into a public-private partnership with robotics firm Persona AI to pilot humanoid robots in an active industrial setting, positioning the state as an early testbed for advanced manufacturing technologies, reports New Orleans City Business.
State...
CF Industries, Trafigura and TFG Marine pursue low-carbon ammonia as marine fuel
CF Industries, Trafigura and TFG Marine have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the adoption of low-carbon ammonia as a marine fuel, reports Marine Link.
Building on the successful collaboration between CF Industries...
Watch 10/12 Industry Report’s Louisiana Petrochemical Outlook webcast
Louisiana’s petrochemical sector is entering 2026 in a time of transition, with global demand shifts, federal policy changes, and new technologies influencing strategy. To help make sense of what’s ahead, 10/12 Industry Report hosted the Louisiana Petrochemical Outlook virtual webcast event in November 2025.
The program featured three leaders with deep expertise in operations, economics, and executive strategy:
Kate Lightfoot
Baton Rouge Integrated Complex Manager, ExxonMobil
Lightfoot became the first woman to manage ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge complex in 2025 and has more than...
Get tickets for the Louisiana Energy Awards
Some of the biggest names in the energy industry will be honored this fall as Business Report's 10/12 Industry Report hosts the inaugural Louisiana Energy Awards, recognizing the leaders, companies, and projects driving the state’s energy future.
Honorees will be announced at a high-profile celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge, bringing together top executives, innovators, engineers, policymakers, and service providers from across the sector—from oil and gas to carbon capture and hydrogen....
