LSU chemists discover way to improve biofuel and biomaterial production
Globally, sustainable energy is in demand, and plant biomass has been a front-runner as a renewable resource.
Until now, physical and chemical interactions in plant...
Entergy to accelerate deployment of renewable energy to Sempra facilities
U.S. LNG infrastructure company Sempra has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Entergy Louisiana to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy for facilities...
Louisiana industry blasts court decision halting Gulf oil leases
A federal court has rejected a plan to lease millions of acres in the Gulf of Mexico for offshore oil drilling, saying the Biden...
Global Energy Institute taps Louisiana native to lead chemicals group
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute announced last week that Louisiana native Preston Beard has joined as director of policy overseeing its...
CPEX helping develop model solar ordinance for Louisiana
The Center for Planning Excellence and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources will partner over the next nine months to develop a model solar ordinance...
LSU researchers: Next green energy source could be an artificial leaf
LSU researchers are exploring ways to use sunlight to create “green energy on demand,” which could help Louisiana diversify its economy.
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Lake Charles’ Polaris Engineering patents clean fuels process
Polaris EPC Inc., a Lake Charles-based company focusing on clean refining and energy projects, announced Jan. 11 that it has received approval from the...
Construction mobilizes at 345 MW Ventress Solar site
Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a $533 million multi-project financing package and mobilized construction on its 345 megawatt Ventress Solar project 30 miles...
As wind farm popularity grows, safety risk is unclear
Last fall, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a new initiative intended to make Louisiana a leader in harnessing wind power. But it remains to be...
Louisiana task force unveils three-pronged ‘net zero’ plan
Louisiana’s nearly final plan for reducing carbon emissions to “net zero” by 2050 focuses on “three pillars,” reports NOLA.com. They include a dramatic shift to...
