Energy

Briggs says tax break on horizontally drilled wells keeps Louisiana competitive

The head of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association today defended a state tax...

Public Service Commission approves Entergy consolidation

Louisiana’s Public Service Commission approved Wednesday a request by Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf...

Louisiana crude oil production plunges 44% from 4 1/2-year peak

Crude oil and condensate production continues to drop in Louisiana, continuing a nearly three-year...

Should Baton Rouge allow a barge facility to be built near LSU?

Controversy has escalated over a proposed barge-cleaning facility to be built along the Mississippi...

Executive Spotlight Q&A: Rhoman Hardy, Shell Chemical LP Geismar

Name: Rhoman Hardy Position: General manager, Shell Chemical LP Geismar Age: 46 Hometown: Lake Charles Education: Bachelor's in...

The Center for River Studies model and exhibits will bring the wetlands crisis to life

This story has been updated since its original publication to give proper credit to...
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How the region’s designation as the Louisiana Chemical Corridor came about and what it means for manufacturing

(Photography by Tim Mueller: The Louisiana Chemical Corridor extends from New Orleans to Lake...

E: Marsh Dog

(Photography by Don Kadair) Hansel and Veni Harlan Position: Owners Company: Marsh Dog What they do: Make dog treats...

H&E Equipment sees second quarter profit decline on drilling slump, bad weather

Baton Rouge-based heavy equipment services firm H&E Equipment says the oil and gas drilling...

Louisiana’s physical footprint could be determined over next 10 years, coastal protection chair says

New money from the federal government and BP give Louisiana a historic opportunity to...