Loren Scott: How the war in Iran could impact Louisiana’s energy economy
As the war in Iran rattles global energy markets, local economist Loren Scott says the conflict could deliver unexpected upside for Louisiana’s economy.
“For an...
White House seeks oil industry’s help as fuel prices surge
Vice President JD Vance and top Trump administration officials are set to meet with oil industry leaders as gasoline prices surge amid escalating geopolitical...
Woodside CEO Westcott says Louisiana LNG project a ‘key priority’
New Woodside boss Liz Westcott said one of her key priorities in the next few months would be working on the Louisiana LNG project,...
Venture Global green-lights $8.6B CP2 expansion in Cameron Parish
Venture Global is moving forward with an $8.6 billion expansion of its third liquefied natural gas export project in Louisiana, marking another major investment...
Gulf lease sale draws $47M in bids
The federal government’s second offshore oil and gas lease auction in the Gulf since the 2024 presidential election generated nearly $47 million in high...
Global LNG scramble intensifies as Middle East war disrupts supply
The war in the Middle East is intensifying a global scramble for liquefied natural gas after disruptions shut down Qatar’s massive Ras Laffan export...
Lawyers file more than a dozen oil field contamination lawsuits
Lawyers representing Louisiana landowners have filed more than a dozen new oil field contamination lawsuits ahead of a state law change expected to make...
Disruptions lead to domestic oil production forecast increase
The U.S. raised its forecast for domestic oil production next year after the recent surge in prices due to supply disruptions from key Middle...
ExxonMobil plans move to Texas
ExxonMobil plans to ask shareholders to approve moving its legal home from New Jersey to Texas, a shift CEO Darren Woods says would better protect...
Why American frackers are in no hurry to increase drilling
U.S. shale producers are resisting the urge to ramp up drilling even as rising geopolitical tensions push oil prices higher, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Instead, companies...
