Energy

New models by researchers could help predict number of Gulf hurricanes

LSU researchers have developed new methods of predicting how many hurricanes will pass through the Gulf of Mexico in a given hurricane season, the school says. 

‘LaPolitics’: In Ida’s wake, policymakers focusing on utility services

State lawmakers have scheduled a committee meeting for Monday to dive into a number...

Oil companies provide millions in aid to communities impacted by Hurricane Ida

Major oil companies that do business in Louisiana are donating millions of dollars to...

Most Louisiana refineries have restarted but oil production lagging

Most of the nine Louisiana refineries shut by Hurricane Ida have restarted or were...

Most Baton Rouge residents are concerned about climate change, though party lines still divide 

A growing number of Baton Rouge residents believe that storms are becoming more fierce and want the government to take action to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Louisiana’s energy infrastructure to accommodate used cooking oil 

Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan Inc. is converting some of Louisiana’s oil and gas infrastructure to hold used cooking oil and other feedstocks for Finnish renewable-fuels giant Neste, the companies announced Monday. 
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National real estate investors eye south Louisiana with caution after major storms

​​Is Louisiana’s increasing vulnerability to major weather events having a chilling effect on commercial real estate investment?

Stronger storms may require further hardening of infrastructure

Storms are becoming more severe, meaning Louisiana may need to harden road shoulders and embankments more than it has in response to prior hurricanes, a state Department of Transportation and Development spokesperson says. 

Gulf oil and gas platforms still offline two weeks after Ida 

Nearly half of U.S. offshore oil production remains out of service two weeks after...

Big Story: Ida’s powerful message

Hurricane Ida deals a massive blow to Baton Rouge and southeast Louisiana, knocking out power and creating a gas shortage.