Stephen Loy leaves Nexus to join LSU-led FUEL
Nexus Louisiana’s Executive Director Stephen Loy is leaving to accept a position with LSU-led FUEL. Loy, who has been with Nexus for over two decades, will be...
How a decline in EV sales is putting parts manufacturers at risk
In recent months, several major automakers have announced plans to slow their transition to electric vehicles. Last week, Volvo said it wouldn’t move as...
Why are so many top administrators at LDEQ exiting?
A top official at the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has transferred out of the agency, marking the latest of at least five high-level...
Bank of America is betting on carbon capture
Carbon capture is getting a boost from a landmark tax-credit deal with Bank of America that is one of the largest-ever investments in the...
Louisiana industry challenge to cancer risk assessment for key chemical rejected by federal court
A challenge to a federal assessment of the cancer risk for a chemical produced in Louisiana used to manufacture goods ranging from antifreeze to...
This company admits violating toxic pollutant limits at Louisiana wood pellet facilities
British energy giant Drax Global, already under scrutiny for running afoul of environmental laws in multiple states, has disclosed to the state of Louisiana...
Competition with China fuels domestic EV manufacturing market
Regardless of where one stands on the future of electric vehicles in the U.S., most agree that a reduced dependence upon China would be...
EV battery component manufacturing poised to be Louisiana’s next big industry
It’s not likely that Louisiana’s fledgling electric vehicle battery industry would even exist without federal assistance, but state economic leaders really don’t care.
As Baton...
Can Louisiana play a major role in the emerging clean hydrogen industry?
The Louisiana Clean Hydrogen Task Force, led by State Rep. Joseph Orgeron, recently convened at the state Capitol to explore the state’s potential in...
See energy and environmental highlights from the last legislative session
A number of new laws impacting energy production and environmental regulation came out of the recently concluded Louisiana legislative session.
Local firm Kean Miller breaks...
