Chett Chiasson isn’t interested in competing with any of Louisiana’s other ports. There’s really no need, since as executive director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission he’s chasing a distinctly unique holistic vision for Port Fourchon, reports 10/12 Industry Report in its fall issue.
Situated a mere stone’s throw from the Gulf of Mexico, the port has always been intimately tied to Louisiana’s offshore oil and gas industry—servicing more than 95% of all Gulf deepwater activities.
But these days, Port Fourchon is intentionally pursuing a more diversified agenda with a focus on all things energy. “You won’t hear me talking about cargo and containers–that’s not at all what we’re about,” Chiasson says. “We’re not looking at competing with our brethren across Louisiana.” Read more. Also check out our exclusive original video, Port Fourchon: Louisiana’s Power Outlet.
