Energy

Dismukes: Petrochem industry likely to cut back on planned expansions 

Four days into the oil price war that was ignited Monday, when Saudi Arabia...

State economist wary of ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to oil price drop

Oil prices appear to have reached a low but stabilized point today after dropping...

How new coronavirus affects Louisiana oil and gas industry

While Wuhan, China, may be halfway across the globe, the outbreak of the 2019...

Plastics is the word for Baton Rouge’s petrochemical plants

The demand for new technology is making Baton Rouge and its petrochemical plants ground zero for surging export demand in the plastics market.

Eclipsed: ‘Net metering’ change dims light on solar industry

‘Net metering’ changes by the Public Service Commission has dealt a blow to the industry, but solar proponents say Louisiana must think bigger.

Coronavirus among factors bringing down oil prices

Increased global energy supplies, declining oil prices and the outbreak of the coronavirus have...
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Poor labor productivity, rising costs plagued McDermott before bankruptcy filing

Poor labor productivity and rising construction and subcontractor costs are said to be what...

What if East Baton Rouge and its $32.8B GDP were in another state?

East Baton Rouge Parish, with its $32.8 billion GDP in 2018, would be the economic county leader in 15 states, including Louisiana.

The election year priorities of Mayor Sharon Weston Broome

As Louisianans begin to pivot from state to national elections in 2020, a national...

5 things state legislators will be talking about

Louisiana legislators will focus on tort reform, oil and gas lawsuits, education funding, tax reform and selecting its new leadership.