Gulf’s first two zones for offshore wind farms selected off Louisiana, Texas
The federal government has selected the first two areas for offshore wind development in the Gulf of Mexico, clearing the way for a process that...
GOP plans to investigate ‘cancer’ of climate friendly investing
Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are already gearing up to investigate what they see as “woke capitalism,” a reference to Wall Street firms that...
Will Louisiana industry take a leadership role in the energy transition?
Louisiana industry’s movement away from traditional forms of energy has begun. Biofuels, hydrogen, green ammonia, and the utilization of carbon dioxide are each getting...
Louisiana chemical sites earn safety recognition from LCA
The Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA) announced the annual “Best in Louisiana” SAFE awards recipients at its 2022 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, reports L'Observateur....
Louisiana among states vying for federal cash to create ‘hydrogen hubs’
Across the country, states are signing agreements with neighbors or striking out on their own to pursue billions in federal funding to set up...
Southeastern to monitor Lake Maurepas during carbon dioxide storage
Amid concerns over a plan to potentially store carbon dioxide beneath Lake Maurepas, Southeastern Louisiana University announced it will be tasked with monitoring for...
Fossil fuel demand predicted to peak in next few years
Global demand for fossil fuels could peak starting later this decade, according to a prominent energy forecaster, as part of a faster-than-expected shift that...
Momentum for offshore wind in the Gulf is building quickly, but much work remains
The various parts and pieces needed to make offshore wind a reality in the Gulf of Mexico have come into sharper focus over the...
Feds to plug dozens of old, leaky oil wells in Louisiana wildlife havens
Many of Louisiana’s most prized and protected natural landscapes are dotted with the leaking, rusty remnants of the oil industry's boom years, reports NOLA.com.
A federally-funded...
Faucheux: Oil industry must get greener to remain vital
Global demand is pushing toward cleaner energy, and Louisiana must follow, according to an oil industry leader in Houma last week, reports Houma Today.
"If...
