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Legislators could be positioning the state for major investments in aerospace
A cluster of House bills filed just before this session’s introduction deadline suggests that state leaders may be positioning Louisiana to land a major aerospace project.
The bills address tax incentives, legal liability and public...
ExxonMobil touted algae biofuels program despite internal doubts
Despite researcher warnings that its algae biofuels program would not produce sufficient oil outside controlled lab settings, ExxonMobil executives continued to promote the technology to investors as a near-term breakthrough, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Researchers warned...
Former BP CEO jumps into AI data center market
Bernard Looney, the former CEO of BP, is taking on the CEO role at Prometheus Hyperscale, a data center developer that hopes to funnel tens of billions of dollars into two projects in Wyoming...
QatarEnergy-ExxonMobil JV about to ship first LNG cargo
A facility operated by a QatarEnergy-ExxonMobil joint venture at the Louisiana-Texas border has officially begun production.
The JV is preparing to ship its first cargo in only a few months, positioning the facility as a...
House Bill concerning eminent domain over carbon capture fails
After more than four hours of debate at the Louisiana State Capitol, House lawmakers rejected House Bill 7 on Wednesday, which would have prevented companies from seizing private property for carbon capture projects, reports...
LSU’s College of Engineering to launch first degree in AI
This fall, LSU Baton Rouge is set to offer the state’s first bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence. Developed within the College of Engineering, the new degree aims to equip students with the skills to...
Snelling acquires Baton Rouge office, expands industrial workforce solutions
Snelling Baton Rouge has announced the strategic acquisition of the Snelling Industrial Services of Baton Rouge franchise office, uniting local operations under one location and leadership team. The combined office now offers expanded workforce solutions to...
