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Loren Scott: How the war in Iran could impact Louisiana’s energy economy
As the war in Iran rattles global energy markets, local economist Loren Scott says the conflict could deliver unexpected upside for Louisiana’s economy.
“For an energy state like ours, I see this as a relatively...
White House seeks oil industry’s help as fuel prices surge
Vice President JD Vance and top Trump administration officials are set to meet with oil industry leaders as gasoline prices surge amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Bloomberg writes.
The talks, hosted by the American Petroleum Institute, will...
Why reshoring is no easy solution to U.S. supply chain disruptions
Reshoring is gaining traction as companies rethink supply chains amid geopolitical risk and disruption, but experts caution it’s not a quick fix, Fast Company writes.
Bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. is a long-term structural decision that...
Bill would limit climate suits against energy industry
A Louisiana lawmaker has advanced a bill that would shield oil and gas companies from lawsuits seeking compensation for the effects of climate change, but critics fear its passage would limit communities’ ability to...
Woodside CEO Westcott says Louisiana LNG project a ‘key priority’
New Woodside boss Liz Westcott said one of her key priorities in the next few months would be working on the Louisiana LNG project, after being named as the Australian gas producer's permanent CEO...
Federal EPA moves to roll back recent limits on ethyene oxide
The Trump administration has moved to roll back Biden-era limits on emissions of ethylene oxide, reports MSN.com.
The Environmental Protection Agency said repealing the rules, which fall under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air...
Venture Global green-lights $8.6B CP2 expansion in Cameron Parish
Venture Global is moving forward with an $8.6 billion expansion of its third liquefied natural gas export project in Louisiana, marking another major investment in the state’s growing LNG industry, Bloomberg writes.
The company announced a...
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....
