Trump administration clean energy slowdown hits judicial roadblock
On Tuesday, a federal judge in Massachusetts blocked several Trump administration actions that would have slowed the development of clean energy, including a requirement...
Energy, industrial leaders dominate this year’s standout LSU alumni
Last week, LSU honored Frank W. “Billy” Harrison III, co-founder and co-owner of Houston Energy LP, as its Alumnus of the Year, and named...
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Louisiana Energy Awards
The Louisiana Energy Awards are back.
After a successful inaugural year, nominations are now open for the second annual Louisiana Energy Awards, recognizing the leaders,...
Oil surge results in 15-year insider selling record
Oil and gas executives sold roughly $1.4 billion in stock during the first quarter as crude prices spiked following U.S. military action against Iran,...
ExxonMobil touted algae biofuels program despite internal doubts
Despite researcher warnings that its algae biofuels program would not produce sufficient oil outside controlled lab settings, ExxonMobil executives continued to promote the technology...
Meta to pay for seven additional gas plants needed for Louisiana data center
Meta plans to power its massive Richland Parish data center with seven additional new gas plants, reports E&E News. Under a deal announced with...
FUEL’s $45 million funding renewal continues research for three more years
A $45 million grant renewal from the National Science Foundation grant has given FUEL (Future Use of Energy in Louisiana) another three years of...
Louisiana unveils new nuclear framework at CERAWeek
Louisiana officials unveiled the state's first Nuclear Strategic Framework on Tuesday at CERAWeek, an annual energy conference, reports The Center Square.
The framework lays out...
A proposed $480M industrial project in Ascension appears to have hit a snag
In 2023, Australian mining company Element 25 announced plans to invest $480 million across two phases to build an electric vehicle battery materials facility in Ascension Parish.
The...
Lawmakers divided on future of state wood pellet industry
Louisiana lawmakers are divided over expanding the state’s wood pellet industry while restricting the carbon capture projects it relies upon. A proposed bill promotes...
