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How Trump’s energy push is driving U.S. oil companies to think globally
President Donald Trump’s assertive foreign policy is reshaping the global oil map—and U.S. energy giants ExxonMobil and Chevron are moving quickly to capitalize, Bloomberg writes.
With domestic shale production nearing a plateau, the companies are pursuing new growth...
Bayou Region Energy Leadership Series starts Feb. 25
The first meeting of the quarterly Bayou Region Energy Leadership Series – designed to cultivate the next generation of energy leaders in Louisiana’s Bayou Region – is scheduled for Feb. 25.
The Bayou Region Energy...
These Louisiana contractors earned spots on ABC’s ‘Top Performers’ list
Louisiana-based construction contractors snagged top honors, accounting for four out of the top five spots on the Associated Builders and Contractors’ annual Top Performers list.
Turner Industries Group, a repeat winner, headed the list of...
What two new national lab partnerships mean for energy research at LSU
LSU is expanding its national research footprint through new formal partnerships with two of the U.S. Department of Energy’s most prominent national laboratories, positioning the university to play a larger role in energy, carbon...
After rapid growth, clean energy jobs are taking a hit
After a banner year in 2024, the U.S. clean energy sector reversed course in 2025, posting its first major employment setback, Fast Company writes.
A new analysis by E2 shows that canceled, delayed or downsized clean energy...
BP’s pivot back to fossil fuels draws investor pushback
BP’s renewed push into oil and gas is drawing fresh scrutiny from investors who want clearer proof that the strategy will deliver stronger returns, The Wall Street Journal writes.
A coalition of pension funds and shareholders has...
The Shaw Group plans to add 200-plus jobs at its Walker manufacturing facility
The Shaw Group plans to more than double the workforce at its Walker manufacturing facility in Livingston Parish, creating 209 new jobs and retaining 165 existing positions as demand grows for industrial fabrication services,...
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....
