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Is America’s data center boom slowing down?
U.S. data center construction slowed in 2025 for the first time since 2020, even as demand for artificial intelligence computing continues to surge, Bloomberg writes.
Capacity under construction fell to 5.99 gigawatts at year-end, down from...
From first cargo to global leader: US LNG’s 10-year surge
Ten years after the first liquefied natural gas cargo departed from Sabine Pass in Louisiana, the U.S. has cemented its position as the world’s largest LNG exporter.
U.S. LNG exports have surged from 0.5 billion...
Carbon Direct and C2X announce forestry residue-to-biofuel project in Pineville
Carbon Direct and C2X have announced a new collaboration to advance the Beaver Lake Biofuels project in Pineville. Beaver Lake is repurposing the former International Paper mill site, which has been largely vacant since...
CF Industries writes off $76M due to issues with green hydrogen project and separate...
The world’s largest ammonia producer, CF Industries, has written off $76M due to issues related to its 20MW green hydrogen project in Donaldsonville and a separate ammonia-related leak at a plant in Yazoo City,...
Haynesville forecast to lead U.S. shale growth in next two years
Domestic natural gas production is expected to increase by an average of 4 billion cubic feet per day, or 3.4 percent, in the next two years to 122.3 billion cubic feet per day, with...
See which Louisiana energy and industrial firms made Forbes’ best employers lists
Turner Industries, Entergy and ENFRA were among the Louisiana industry and energy companies Forbes named among America's best employers.
General industrial contractor Turner came in at No. 229 and utility provider Entergy, at No. 489...
Amazon is investing $12B to build new data centers in north Louisiana
Amazon is investing $12 billion to build a web of data centers in northwest Louisiana, state officials announced at a press conference in Shreveport on Monday afternoon.
Gov. Jeff Landry said the project is the...
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....
