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Louisiana explores the promise—and reality—of ‘advanced nuclear’ as industrial energy needs soar
It’s not necessarily a new topic. The promise of what’s dubbed as “advanced nuclear” has been bandied about for well over a decade. What’s different is the urgent tone of the current conversation, which...
Last week’s Chevron verdict draws varied reactions
A Plaquemines Parish jury decision last week for Chevron to pay $745 million in damages has drawn fierce reactions from industry allies, legal reform advocates and watchdog groups who warn of the case’s future...
Woodside Energy finds a $5.8B partner for Louisiana LNG
Woodside Energy has found a partner for a multibillion dollar investment in a liquefied natural gas production and export terminal in Calcasieu Parish, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Australia-based Woodside says Stonepeak has agreed to invest $5.8...
A Baton Rouge company will manage the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Baton Rouge-based Aptim and joint venture partner BWX Technologies Inc. have been tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage and operate the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, as well as its associated facilities and...
BP discovers a new oil deposit some 120 miles off the Louisiana coast
BP has discovered a new oil deposit in the U.S. Far South prospect in the Gulf, off the coast of Louisiana, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The British energy company said Monday that initial data collected shows...
Entergy announces $37B investment strategy to meet surging demand
Entergy plans to invest $37 billion through 2028 to expand clean energy capacity, strengthen grid resilience and support rapid industrial growth in Louisiana and across its other service areas in the Gulf South.
The investment, highlighted...
New Louisiana Energy Awards will spotlight industry leaders
In a state where oil refineries, chemical plants, and energy export terminals define the skyline, a new initiative is set to recognize the people and projects driving that industry forward—both in its traditional forms and its emerging frontiers.
Make your nominations now for the 2025 Louisiana Energy Awards.
Deadline is June 30.
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The Louisiana Energy Awards will celebrate leadership, innovation, and community impact across Louisiana’s diverse energy sector. From the Gulf’s deepwater platforms to carbon capture initiatives and renewable...
