Energy

Trying to turn the tide on saltwater intrusion into Baton Rouge aquifer

Finding the money to address saltwater intrusion into the Southern Hills Aquifer is proving to be a challenge for the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation Commission.

West Louisiana LNG sites report minimal impact from Hurricane Laura 

Two operational LNG facilities and one under construction in Calcasieu Parish have reported minimal...

Dismukes: Hurricane Laura’s impact on petrochemical industry likely to be minor

Though it’s too early to determine the extent of the damage Hurricane Laura wreaked on the southwest Louisiana communities where it made landfall, the state’s petrochemical industry is well-prepared to weather massive storms and likely will emerge relatively unscathed, says David Dismukes, executive director at LSU Center for Energy Studies.

‘LaPolitics’: Super PAC to play role in PSC races; local races still driving turnout

A Jefferson Parish-based super PAC called Citizens for Energy Independence has filed a report...

‘LaPolitics’: Is a generational change underway in lobbying industry?

Jason DeCuir, a trusted ally of the business lobby and the chairman of the...

Analysis: Louisiana’s weaknesses make recovery more difficult 

The nature of Louisiana's economy could make recovery from the current recession particularly difficult. As...
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Oil and gas industry looking for gut punch tax relief

Already on the ropes, the South Louisiana oil and gas industry says state tax changes could give it a much-needed lifeline.

Deja vu: Some local employees back to working from home

The recent uptick in COVID-19 infections has prompted some employers that had reopened their...

Virus roundup … 

• Louisiana health officials reported 336 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the total...

Last chance to register for the Power Breakfast webcast on the future of South Louisiana industry

American Chemistry Council chief economist Kevin Swift, Danos owner/executive Eric Danos, ExxonMobil refinery manager...