Shell to scale back exploration, development workforce by 20 percent
Shell plans to scale back its oil and gas exploration and development workforce by 20%. The move comes as CEO Wael Sawan widens his...
Mechanical contractor to build steel, pipe manufacturing facility at Port of Lake Charles
Process Service Specialists (PSS) plans to open a $3.5 million steel manufacturing plant at the Port of Lake Charles, reports Plant Services.
The new plant...
New Jefferson Davis facility to manufacture panel components for First Solar
Ice Industries Inc., an industrial manufacturer and supplier, is investing $6 million to establish a new production facility in southwest Louisiana, reports Biz New...
What does LED’s restructuring entail?
Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois began an internal restructuring of the department in January when she stepped into her new role. She spoke...
A potential dockworker strike looms over U.S. ports
Efforts to avoid a dockworker walkout at some of the busiest seaports in the U.S. are entering a crucial phase, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Union officials...
See what companies and schools have the top craft workforce training programs
Who are the best of the best when it comes to craft workforce training?
The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance Inc. recently honored high schools,...
New LNG projects threatened by rising labor costs
A shortage of skilled labor coupled with high inflation along the Gulf Coast is pressuring liquefied natural gas developers and delaying some projects from...
Louisiana board approves $185M worth of industrial tax breaks
The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry approved $185 million worth of industrial tax breaks Wednesday under Gov. Jeff Landry’s new rules, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
Landry’s new...
Louisiana’s first wind energy degree program prepares new industry workforce
This fall, Nunez Community College in Chalmette will launch a two-year program that trains students as entry-level turbine technicians for the growing wind energy sector,...
LAIA, SWLA Women in Industry launch scholarship program for women
The Lake Area Industry Alliance and Southwest Louisiana Women in Industry are partnering to give scholarships to young women interested in STEM fields, reports...
