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Apply now: Applications are now open for the 2026 Nexus Technology Cup, a statewide technology competition taking place Dec. 14-16, where founders, developers and students will compete for a share of $150,000 while connecting with investors and innovation leaders. The competition features three tracks—open, college and high school—for Louisiana-based teams with working prototypes or more advanced projects, each with specific eligibility requirements. Applications are due by Sept. 30, followed by virtual semifinals Oct. 5-16 before finalists compete in December.
Gulf growth: Delfin has issued a limited notice-to-proceed to Siemens Energy for key equipment on a second floating LNG vessel off Louisiana. The more than $24 billion Delfin LNG project will be developed in phases, with the new contract advancing the project’s second phase. Delfin is targeting a final investment decision on the second phase before the end of the year. Industrial Info has the full story.
AI’s energy appetite: U.S. data centers are projected to consume about 20% of the nation’s electricity by 2035, driven by rapid AI growth and a forecast demand of 194 gigawatts of power. The surge is putting pressure on electric grids, especially in data center hubs like Virginia and Texas, as utilities and developers work to secure enough energy capacity. Even with expanded generation and on-site power solutions, the country could face a 19-gigawatt data center power shortfall by 2035. Bloomberg has the full story.
