China still looms large in battery manufacturing sector
In August, the Department of Energy awarded $500 million to seven companies working in battery minerals, materials, manufacturing and recycling, CNBC reports. Some recipients...
Automation, renewable energy policy impact energy employment
Energy sector employment fell about 1% nationwide and in Louisiana from 2024 to 2025, with Louisiana losing 1,131 jobs to reach roughly 160,000 workers.
The...
Venezuela’s oil industry expansion could benefit Louisiana
Louisiana stands to reap the benefits of an expansion of Venezuela’s oil industry, The Center Square reports. Much of Venezuela’s oil is heavy and high...
RWE’s offshore wind settlement complicated by $900M investment in Louisiana LNG
The Trump administration's $1.22 billion settlement with German energy company RWE requiring it to give up offshore wind leases in Louisiana and other states...
ONE Nuclear announces 2.88 GW Ascension Parish energy project with data center campus
ONE Nuclear Energy LLC, a developer of large-scale energy solutions powered by natural gas and advanced nuclear technologies, has executed a binding letter of...
FUEL hopes to connect students with energy employers through partnership
A new partnership spearheaded by Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL) hopes to connect students with energy employers and provide meaningful experiences that...
LPSC reconsiders allowing large energy users to pursue private power generation
The Louisiana Public Service Commission is reconsidering allowing large customers to develop private power generation rather than relying entirely on utilities, The Center Square reports....
Meet the 2026 Louisiana Energy Awards honorees and finalists
Some of the biggest names in Louisiana’s energy and industrial sectors will be honored this fall as Business Report’s 10/12 Industry Report hosts the...
Utility regulator ties with industry are coming under scrutiny
Utility regulators' ties with energy and technology companies are coming under increasing scrutiny, The Washington Post reports.
The conservative Regulators Roundtable has organized private, industry-funded retreats...
RWE backs off Louisiana offshore wind project after reaching $1.2 billion settlement
RWE U.S. Offshore is backing off its offshore wind projects in Louisiana, New York and California after reaching a $1.2 billion settlement with the...
