Good times are rolling at Louisiana’s ports, despite obstacles
The ports of Louisiana are letting the good times roll – and, even when it means overcoming obstacles, are advancing efforts to keep the...
Nutrien plans world’s largest clean ammonia plant in Geismar by 2024
Nutrien, one of the largest producers of potash and nitrogen fertilizers, has struck a deal with Denbury Carbon Solutions to handle captured emissions from...
Pipeline for Driftwood LNG clears environmental review
Tellurian's proposed 37-mile Driftwood Pipeline natural gas transportation project cleared a draft environmental review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, advancing toward a key...
Vidalia graphite plant to quadruple in size to supply graphite for electric cars
The Syrah graphite plant in Vidalia is set to quadruple in size to supply electric vehicles, backed by millions in federal loans, reports NOLA.com.
A...
Ochsner-backed PPE manufacturing project continues growth in Acadiana
SafeSource Direct, a joint venture between the Ochsner Health System and Trax Development, announced a year ago it would build two personal protective equipment...
Plug Power, Olin to establish green hydrogen plant in St. Gabriel
Plug Power Inc. of Latham, N.Y., and Olin Corp. of Clayton, Mo., signed a memorandum of understanding April 29 to create a joint venture...
Port blueprints in Louisiana could be made confidential for ‘national security’
In the name of national security, the Louisiana Legislature plans to add another exemption to the Louisiana public records law, reports Louisiana Illuminator.
House Bill...
SLCC grant earmarked for industrial scaffolding, CDL, lineman training
SkillUp, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping displaced workers land in-demand jobs in high-growth industries, has awarded their first nationally-competitive grant of up to...
Louisiana electric vehicle battery project in line for $107M federal loan
The U.S. Department of Energy has offered Syrah Technologies a “conditional commitment” for a $107 million loan to expand its capacity to produce materials...
Lake Charles, Baton Rouge construction jobs increase significantly over past year
Lake Charles was seventh in the country in construction job growth at 3,700 jobs between March 2021 and March 2022, while Baton Rouge added...
