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Drax popped for record $3.2M pollution fine by DEQ

The company that runs Britain’s biggest power station has agreed to pay $3.2 million...

Loss of contracts could alter delivery schedule for Driftwood LNG plant

The loss of two of its biggest potential customers last week will likely alter...

Baton Rouge’s Pod Pack International merges with Joe’s Garage Coffee

Pod Pack International, a manufacturer of single-serve coffee and tea solutions, has merged with Seattle-based Joe's Garage Coffee.

Port close to beginning work on multimillion dollar terminal

The Port of Greater Baton Rouge is finishing up the Army Corps of Engineers’ permitting process for a new multimillion dollar terminal.

Honeywell begins production of medical propellant at new Baton Rouge plant

Honeywell announced the opening of a new plant in Baton Rouge, its first large-scale manufacturing site for medical propellent Solstice Air.

Tight US warehouse market pushing small businesses out

A warehouse crush across the U.S. is squeezing out smaller companies as big retailers...

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Loren Scott: Industrial spending boost will mean ‘a great time for our part of the world’

Billions of dollars in spending for industrial plants and infrastructure will boost the Capital Region’s construction sector over the next two years, economist Loren Scott says.

Baton Rouge chemical manufacturer Deltech acquires StanChem

Deltech Holdings LLC, a chemical manufacturer based in the Baton Rouge area, today announced its acquisition of Connecticut's StanChem Inc.

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...

Loren Scott projects 12,400 more jobs for Capital Region over the next two years

Economist Loren Scott projects the Baton Rouge metro area will add about 4,500 jobs next year and 7,900 in 2024.