Aging US oil reserve raises questions about energy security and Louisiana’s role

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, including two storage sites in Louisiana, is facing growing concerns over aging infrastructure, repeated drawdowns and the long-term stability of its underground salt caverns, according to 10/12 Industry report.  Designed in the 1970s for a 25- to 30-year lifespan and use during major supply disruptions, the reserve is now more