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Faucheux updates Houma-Terrebonne Chamber on oil outlook
Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux presented the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce with early findings of an economic report on the state of the Louisiana oil and gas sector last week....
New Port of New Orleans President and CEO Beth Ann Branch envisions the future
Beth Ann Branch brings a much-needed global perspective to the Port of New Orleans.
Since her hiring as president & CEO in October, her knowledge of the international supply chain has become more important by...
The south Louisiana contractors who nailed safety in 2024
The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance has announced the winners of its 29th Annual Safety Excellence Awards.
GBRIA members nominated a total of 49 companies for the awards, representing more than 251 million hours—or 29,000 years—worked.
Baton Rouge-based Performance...
How Ukraine is relying partly on Louisiana for its energy future
Ukraine is hedging its energy security, in part, on Louisiana, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
Late last year, as part of a gambit to replace Russia as the gas hub for Europe, Ukraine received its first shipment of liquefied...
Report highlights growth opportunities for ports along the lower Mississippi
The World Trade Center New Orleans on Tuesday released a joint study on behalf of Louisiana’s five-deep draft ports along the lower Mississippi River touting the benefits of trade in the region.
The lower Mississippi...
What to know about ExxonMobil’s $100M investment plans in Baton Rouge
ExxonMobil announced plans last week to invest more than $100 million in facility upgrades in Baton Rouge to produce high-purity isopropyl alcohol, a critical material for semiconductor chip manufacturing in the U.S.
Though Kate Lightfoot,...
New Louisiana Energy Awards will spotlight industry leaders
In a state where oil refineries, chemical plants, and energy export terminals define the skyline, a new initiative is set to recognize the people and projects driving that industry forward—both in its traditional forms and its emerging frontiers.
Make your nominations now for the 2025 Louisiana Energy Awards.
Deadline is June 30.
Get all the details.
The Louisiana Energy Awards will celebrate leadership, innovation, and community impact across Louisiana’s diverse energy sector. From the Gulf’s deepwater platforms to carbon capture initiatives and renewable...
