Energy

Why cartel cutback will drive up gas prices despite US being top oil producer 

Why, then, do U.S. oil prices hinge on the actions of an international oil cartel?

Betting big on carbon capture

Climate change concerns were once seen as a threat to Louisiana industry, but now the petrochemical sector, positioning itself as part of the solution, is investing heavily on ‘low carbon solutions.’

Back on the rise, gasoline prices expected to keep climbing

U.S. gas prices have gone up over the past two weeks, and now the OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has announced a major decision that will likely drive those prices higher.

FBI warns of drone risk after detections at Louisiana chemical facilities 

Drones have been spotted flying over Louisiana chemical facilities and a pipeline over the...

Gov. Edwards discusses European demand for Louisiana LNG while in London 

Gov. John Bel Edwards along with state officials and business leaders discussed Louisiana’s energy...

Higher property taxes, scrapping ITEP suggested as ways to end state’s income taxes 

State Rep. Richard Nelson, R-Mandeville, has launched a long-shot effort to eliminate Louisiana’s income taxes. 
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​​EBR announces strategy to promote electric vehicles, win share of $7.5B

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration has created a strategic plan to promote the use of electric vehicles and develop the infrastructure to support EVs.

ExxonMobil pushing against Gulf Coast fuel export restrictions 

ExxonMobil is pushing back against reductions of U.S. fuel exports urged by the Biden...

Low Mississippi River water levels impacting barge traffic 

Parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited at the worst possible time—as crop harvests begin.

Louisiana sending assistance to Florida in wake of Hurricane Ian 

As Hurricane Ian impacts Florida, Gov. John Bel Edwards has spoken with Gov. Ron DeSantis and offered assistance and resources to aid the people of Florida.