Energy

Venture Global moving forward with the second phase of its Plaquemines LNG project 

Venture Global LNG Inc. said Monday that it would go forward with the second...

Avondale scores offshore wind energy hub

In an effort to advance offshore wind energy technology and create a skilled workforce in Louisiana, a new research, training and technology demonstration program is being established at Avondale. 

Bill would end eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines 

A Louisiana legislator wants to help keep landowners from losing their property to pipelines needed for the dozens of carbon capture projects proposed around the state.

LSU researchers dig into the past to help stem Mississippi River Delta land loss 

Research from scientists at LSU and Indiana University reveals new information about the role humans played in large-scale land loss in the Mississippi River Delta—crucial information for determining how to slow it down. 

ExxonMobil sued for nooses displayed at Baton Rouge plant 

ExxonMobil Corp. violated federal law for failing to take sufficient action as five hangman’s nooses were displayed at its facility in Baton Rouge, the U.S. government says in a lawsuit.

What’s keeping renewables from gaining a larger share in the state’s energy mix? 

Louisiana gets about 4% of its energy from renewable sources, compared to 20% for the nation as a whole.
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Entergy looks to add 224 megawatts of solar power to its generation mix

Entergy Louisiana wants to add about 224 megawatts of solar power resources to its generation mix, most of which would be produced in Iberville Parish. 

Can renewable energy projects replace Louisiana’s lost oil and gas jobs?

Renewable energy projects won’t replace all the upstream oil and gas jobs lost due to the 2014 oil price crash and the COVID-19 pandemic,

GOP state lawmaker seeks moratorium on Lake Maurepas carbon capture wells

A state lawmaker wants to suspend plans to drill carbon capture wells in Lake Maurepas while seeking assurance that the project will not harm the environment. 

US sues chemical company over cancer risk to Louisiana community 

Federal officials sued a chemical maker on Tuesday, alleging that its plant presents an unacceptable cancer risk to a nearby majority-Black south Louisiana community and demanding that it cuts its toxic emissions.