Congressman: Why Louisiana can’t cash in on its assets
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves says it’s easy to understand why Louisiana can’t fully capitalize on its unique abundance of natural and manmade resources.
Speaking Feb....
New Lake Area Industry Alliance director’s focus: connecting industry and community
Lake Area Industry Alliance Executive Director Jim Rock tells the Lake Charles American Press he's proud his new position allows him to be a...
Marathon begins paying higher tax bill
St. John the Baptist Parish has received $10 million from an oil company that is its largest taxpayer and expects to receive another $10...
Industry desperately seeking clarity on ITEP in Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ first-term executive order effectively tied the state’s beleaguered Industrial Tax Exemption Program to job creation and approval from local governments,...
David Dismukes: An exceptionally uncertain time for energy markets
The last decade has completely changed the way most analysts look at energy markets. In the past, and particularly throughout the two decades prior...
Coalition seeks more offshore revenue
Louisiana will receive $101.33 million through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, or GOMESA, which directs a percentage of Gulf energy revenues and...
Trump picks Louisiana native as Energy Secretary
President Donald Trump last week announced he intends to nominate Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s deputy, Dan Brouillette, to succeed him at the helm of...
Briggs: Oil and gas industries ‘losing the public relations battle’
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association President Gifford Briggs encouraged LOGA members to become more active on social media and to “tell the industry’s story”...
Southern Energy Conference takes on politics, Austin Chalk
Showing their strength in numbers, the combined memberships of Louisiana’s two oil & gas associations jointly presented the inaugural Southern Energy Conference last week...
Industry group: Capital Region seeing mixed progress on transportation initiatives
Over the past two years, the Baton Rouge area has seen mixed progress on previously recommended strategies to advance regional mobility, safety and economic goals, according...
