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These top construction execs are supporting a $107M new building at LSU

LSU President William F. Tate IV finished his statewide bus tour last week by announcing the vision for a new $107 million construction and advanced manufacturing building. Already recognized as a top construction management program...

State board extends ITEP emergency rule another 180 days

The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry extended the Industrial Tax Exemption Program emergency rule, which was set to expire last week. The renewal grants an additional 180 days for further negotiations between state...

Why oil and gas services providers are pulling back on spending

Leaders of companies that supply the oil and gas industry are sounding less bullish than they were earlier this year, The Wall Street Journal reports. Oil field service giant SLB—formerly known as Schlumberger—on Friday reported slightly worse-than-expected...

This Louisiana offshore hub is redefining itself for an ‘all things energy’ future

Chett Chiasson isn’t interested in competing with any of Louisiana’s other ports. There’s really no need, since as executive director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission he’s chasing a distinctly unique holistic vision for...
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Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana becomes HASC Louisiana

The Health and Safety Council (HASC) recently announced that the Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana (SCSWLA) has become HASC Louisiana. The development solidifies HASC's commitment to providing service to industry, supporting contractors and owner/operators in...

Woodside completes acquisition of Tellurian, renames Calcasieu site

Woodside has completed the acquisition of Tellurian Inc. and its U.S. Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG development opportunity, reports LNG Industry. Woodside has acquired all issued and outstanding Tellurian common stock for approximately $900 million...

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The Louisiana Energy Outlook, presented by 10/12 Industry Report and Baton Rouge Business Report, explores emerging trends for 2024 and 2025: Energy transformation, oil and gas production, innovation and digitalization, workforce challenges and more. Panelists include Regina Davis, ExxonMobil Baton Rouge refinery manager; Lee Stockwell, national leader for carbon capture at Shell; and Brad Ives, director of the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation. The virtual event is sponsored by Alliance Safety Council and Bradley Murchison. Watch the webcast.

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