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Magnolia Power purchases Iberville property for power plant

Magnolia Power LLC has purchased property for its planned renewable power plant from private sellers for $2.12 million, according to records filed with the Iberville Parish Clerk of Court’s Office.

LMOGA ‘encouraged’ by Senate Democrats’ energy security, climate package   

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer struck an agreement Wednesday

Harvest Midstream purchases network of Louisiana pipelines, terminals

Harvest Midstream has announced its purchase of the remaining interest in Arrowhead Gulf Coast Holdings LLC, a critical network of pipelines and terminals serving...

LSU researchers seek to reduce emissions associated with natural gas use

LSU chemical engineering faculty are researching ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions when natural gas is used for energy and chemical production, according to...

Denbury adds carbon sequestration site in Louisiana 

Denbury Inc. announced July 21 that it had signed a definitive agreement with a landowner near Donaldsonville to lease approximately 18,000 acres for future...

Wind farms planned off Louisiana, Texas could power 3 million homes 

The Gulf of Mexico’s first offshore wind farms will be developed off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana, the Biden administration announced last week

Contractors still feeling effects of high prices for materials

Impacts from rising construction material prices still are being felt despite recent signs of stabilization, according to Engineering News-Record.

Legislation in Congress could boost Louisiana oil and gas revenues 

Louisiana lawmakers are backing legislation in Congress to increase the state's share of oil and gas revenues from the Gulf of Mexico and create similar revenues from wind energy operations.

Bernhard Capital launching environmental services platform following KC Harvey acquisition

Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners Management LP today announced the launch of a dedicated environmental services platform following its acquisition of KC Harvey Environmental LLC.

Bercen planning $17.5M expansion of its Denham Springs plant

Bercen, a division of specialty ingredients manufacturer Vertellus, today announced a $17.5 million expansion at its Denham Springs facility that will allow the company...

Iberia Parish aircraft painting facility expanding services with $2.5M addition 

Aviation Exteriors Louisiana, which specializes in painting commercial aircrafts, today announced it is expanding its business to include aircraft maintenance and conversion services at its facility in Iberia Parish. 

How to manage the ‘data tsunami’

Technology is making great strides in enhancing the ability of maintenance workers to do their jobs more efficiently and safely, primarily through the manipulation of data. 

BASF moving forward with $780M expansion in Geismar

BASF is moving forward with a $780 million expansion at its Verbund site in Geismar, the company announced today. 

Mezzo Technologies acquired by California private equity firm 

San Francisco-based private equity firm Arcline Investment Management today announced it has acquired Baton Rouge industrial components manufacturer International Mezzo Technologies,
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Throttling ahead

The transportation business is booming, but truckers struggle with unprecedented fuel costs and a driver shortage.

Pattern Energy acquires SunZia Transmission project from MMR subsidiary

Pattern Energy Group LP announced it has acquired the SunZia Transmission project from Baton Rouge-based MMR Group subsidiary SouthWestern Power Group

Louisiana climate task force eyeing billions in federal infrastructure dollars 

Eyeing billions in federal infrastructure dollars, Louisiana’s Climate Initiatives Task Force is evaluating several ongoing projects including a transition to hydrogen energy and building...

‘LaPolitics’: Three questions for LMOGA President Tommy Faucheux

LaPolitics: Next year will mark the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association's founding. Is your team planning anything special? Also,...

One area accounts for more than half of state’s greenhouse gas footprint  

The industrialized stretch of the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to south of New Orleans accounts for more than half of the state’s greenhouse...

Louisiana joining push to combat climate change

Louisiana is now on the front lines of national and global initiatives to combat climate change, according to Engineering News-Record.