LSU researchers developing sensors to detect carbon capture leaks
Researchers in LSU’s engineering department are working to develop specialized monitors that can detect leaks in CO2 pipelines and carbon capture and storage sites...
LSU’s new energy institute faces global challenges, skepticism
In Louisiana, the energy transition away from high-intensity carbon fuels is focused on things such as creating lower-carbon hydrogen and capturing climate-warming carbon from...
BRCC relaunches commercial driver’s license program
Baton Rouge Community College is relaunching its Commercial Driver’s License program later this month as the nation continues to grapple with a truck driver...
Tellurian pledges $1 million for new LNG Center for Excellence, scholarships
The LNG Center of Excellence received a $1 million pledge in support from Tellurian to financially support the LNG Center of Excellence and to...
UNO announces first cohort of wind scholars
The University of New Orleans and "The Beach" at UNO recently announced the inaugural cohort of the Louisiana Wind Energy Hub’s Wind Scholars Program,...
Construction of LNG Center for Excellence to begin in October
Construction of the 24,000-square-foot LNG Center for Excellence at McNeese State University is scheduled to begin in October, with completion in late 2024 or...
Baton Rouge steps onto the global stage for its carbon capture expertise
Baton Rouge is emerging as a key hub for research and deployment of carbon capture technology in industry.
This growing prominence was highlighted by a...
Energy companies are scrambling to attract petroleum engineers
Even as oil and gas companies post record profits, the industry is facing a worsening talent drought, The Wall Street Journal reports.
At U.S. colleges, the pool...
ExxonMobil makes million-dollar commitment to EBR schools
ExxonMobil last week said it will direct $1 million to the East Baton Rouge School System between now and 2026 - funding earmarked for...
LSU mechanical engineering students’ project could have industry applications
As part of its senior capstone design project, a team of LSU mechanical engineering students is developing a process that could make embedding both...
