What does a lackluster lease sale mean for the future of wind energy in...
In late August, it became starkly apparent that the economics for offshore wind in the Gulf of Mexico aren’t quite where they need to...
Uncertain economics put Louisiana contractors’ profits at risk
Maintaining a healthy profit margin is tenuous, at best, for many Louisiana industrial contractors in an age of fluctuating material prices, rising wages and...
Not exploring AI, digital twins or robotic technology? You might get left behind
It all began years ago, when industrial owners started digitizing their processes to gain more operational insight into their facilities. Whether they knew it or...
Across Louisiana, companies are investing in the energy transition
For some companies, sustainability is no longer simply a buzzword intended to pacify the masses. They’re proactively investing real dollars in real projects to...
Louisiana Community and Technical College System a win-win for students and state [Sponsored]
Act 151 of the Louisiana Legislature’s first Extraordinary Session of 1998 did something extraordinary indeed for the future of the state’s educational offerings: It...
LOSFA stands ready to partner with business and industry [Sponsored]
You may be familiar with the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) as the administrator of the state’s scholarship and grant programs, like TOPS. But...
Louisiana Petrochemical Outlook webcast set for Oct. 17
What are the key opportunities and challenges for the Louisiana petrochemical industry in 2024?
That topic will be the focus of the 2024 Louisiana Petrochemical...
Louisiana managers: It’s still possible to build loyalty in teams
At a time when limited manpower, accelerated schedules, and increasing construction volumes are in the headlines, an industrial owner’s attempts to build effective relationships...
New funding could whittle away at state’s infrastructure needs, but the list is long
South Louisiana’s confluence of waterways, rail, pipelines and interstates was undoubtedly the reason for industry to locate here. Unfortunately, the “to do” list of...
Tammy Little’s leadership epiphany at Shell Norco
Tammy Little served several stints at Shell Norco and other facilities before assuming the plant manager’s role. Her leadership skills began taking shape while serving as an...