Williams moves forward with Louisiana Energy Gateway project
Williams announced last week that it has reached a final investment decision on its clean energy project, the Louisiana Energy Gateway (LEG). The project...
Louisiana’s new solar farm rules don’t apply to current operations
A new law enacted to prevent “orphan” solar energy farms in Louisiana contains a carve-out that exempts most of the current solar farm projects...
SCOTUS EPA ruling opens door for businesses to challenge other regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency currently does not have the authority to regulate carbon emissions from power plants, the U.S. Supreme Court’s majority said...
New law creates legal framework for offshore wind in Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an offshore wind energy bill last week, but it has received mixed reviews from proponents of the Gulf of Mexico’s...
Can natural gas generate power with fewer emissions?
North Carolina-based NET Power says it has the technology to create cleaner energy using natural gas, by burning it through a method that produces...
Houston dredging company to pay $1 million for Louisiana oil spill
A Houston dredging company has been ordered to pay a $1 million fine for an oil spill that occurred when a subcontractor cut through...
Lotte Chemical considering electrolyte solvent facility in Lake Charles area
Lotte Chemical Corp. announced June 20 that it is considering the construction of an electrolyte solvent facility in the Lake Charles area to bolster...
Louisiana’s surging LNG industry might have a water problem
Cameron Parish and Lake Charles are home to an industrial revival, as companies scramble to build new export terminals and expand existing facilities for...
Honeywell, EnLink partner to grow carbon capture in region
Honeywell and EnLink Midstream have announced a partnership to expand their carbon capture services in the Mississippi River corridor between Baton Rouge and New...
Rising natural gas prices raise concerns for Louisiana industry
Only a few months ago, Louisiana’s chemical manufacturing sector seemed “poised for a booming year,” according to industry leaders and analysts. While the price of natural...
