Manufacturing

Louisiana petrochemical industry launches sustainability effort

The Louisiana petrochemical industry is launching the creation of a new “sustainability council,” reports Louisiana Illuminator. The Louisiana energy and chemical companies along with the...

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...

Silicon Valley company to produce more machines that make clean hydrogen

In what could prove a milestone for a growing industry, Silicon Valley company Ohmium announced last week that it has raised $250 million to...

Australian firm eyes Ascension Parish for EV battery materials production plant

Australian company Element 25 is exploring plans to build an electric vehicle battery materials production facility in Ascension Parish, LED announced last week. If the project...

LSU report touts potential of planned carbon capture hub in Calcasieu Parish

A planned carbon capture and sequestration hub in Calcasieu Parish could abate some $11 billion in environmental damages over its lifetime, according to a new...

Transformation of Lake Charles borne of adversity

Southwest Louisiana has proved that it can take challenges in stride, reports Site Selection magazine. Nearly 20 years ago, much of the region needed...

Lake Charles area industrial owners paid $81 million in property taxes

Southwest Louisiana industrial owners paid about $81 million in property taxes in 2022, reports KPLC News. In fact, nine of the top 11 taxpayers...

SLCC expands manufacturing tech program to Morgan City, Lafayette campuses

South Louisiana Community College is adding manufacturing technology programs at its Young Memorial Morgan City and Lafayette campuses to meet the growing demand for...

New ExxonMobil corporate plan stresses lower-emission initiatives

ExxonMobil last week unveiled a new corporate plan that includes increasing its stock buybacks and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Its stock is gaining. The oil and...

Entergy donates $122,000 to SWLA Economic Development Alliance to retain business, attract new industries

Entergy Louisiana announced last week that it has donated $122,000 to the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance to help fund initiatives around retaining businesses and...

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