Tulane professor sees bright future for natural gas, renewables, but not for oil
While much of the world still runs on oil, Tulane University’s Peter Ricchiuti sees a far brighter future for natural gas and renewables.
Petroleum for the...
Strategic Biofuels project attracts $1 million grant for Port of Columbia
Strategic Biofuels announced last week that the Port of Columbia, home to the Louisiana Green Fuels project, has been awarded a $1 million grant...
Transition from fossil fuels sparks growing need for geologists
The world’s transition away from fossil fuels toward clean energy is increasing demand for certain minerals, rare earth metals and the expertise of a...
CF Industries considering $2B investment in Ascension Parish
CF Industries is evaluating a site in Ascension Parish for construction of a proposed $2 billion blue ammonia production facility.
The project would create 103...
Climate bill’s unlikely beneficiary: U.S. oil and gas industry
The U.S. oil industry hit a legal roadblock in January when a judge struck down a $192 million oil and natural gas lease sale...
UNO launches Louisiana Wind Energy Hub
The University of New Orleans, in partnership with the UNO Research & Technology Foundation, has announced the launch of the Louisiana Wind Energy Hub...
Statewide coalition seeks $160M for energy transition research, commercialization
A possibly unprecedented coalition of universities, industry leaders, state agencies and regional economic development groups from across Louisiana has come together to pursue $160...
Offshore wind leases won’t hinder fisheries, oil and gas industry
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries’ Shrimp Task Force meeting last week featured an update on federal proposals to develop wind energy leases...
CF Industries to invest $185.5M at Ascension Parish plant
CF Industries today announced it plans to invest $198.5 million to construct a CO2 compression and dehydration unit at its Ascension Parish plant in...
Louisiana’s entry into biofuels market energizes timber industry
Gov. John Bel Edwards and other officials recently announced the construction of a new, $110 million sawmill by British Columbia-based Teal Jones. The groundbreaking...
