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A Careful Pause in a Defining Moment for Louisiana’s Energy Future
Governor Jeff Landry’s recent executive order on carbon capture and storage (CCS) marks an important moment in Louisiana’s approach to balancing economic ambition with environmental stewardship. Executive Order No. JML 25-119, which places a conditional pause on new Class VI injection well permit applications, is not a rejection of carbon capture — it is a call for reflection. The Governor has framed the pause as a temporary measure to strengthen oversight, improve communicat
2 days ago


CHITTOM: Permitting Reform is Key to Unlocking Louisiana’s Energy Dominance Future
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans set out to tackle a broad range of issues at the start of his second administration—from reducing inflation for families to securing the border and cutting crime in communities nationwide. Chief among these priorities is unleashing America’s energy and natural resources and securing American energy dominance. In one of his first executive orders, President Trump cited burdensome regulations that “have impeded the developmen
3 days ago


THE HILL: The danger of Louisiana’s attacks on domestic energy production
In a Supreme Court docket stuffed with blockbuster cases, it has been easy to miss the news about a dispute with a puzzling line-up of...
Oct 8


Louisiana Powers Record U.S. LNG Exports
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports reached an all-time high in September, hitting 9.4 million metric tons according to new data...
Oct 6


Streamlined Permitting, Stronger Enforcement: Louisiana’s Energy Regulator Gets Overhaul
Louisiana’s energy regulator has undergone its most sweeping overhaul in decades, with the state Department of Energy and Natural...
Oct 2


GREEN: When it comes to carbon capture, the choice is clear: lead, or lose
Louisiana has a proud tradition of leading the way in American energy. Our state has powered the country for generations and now stands...
Oct 2


Meta’s $10B Bet in Louisiana Shows the State’s Rising Economic Credibility
Eighteen months ago, few would have imagined a $10 billion Meta artificial intelligence data center taking shape in rural Richland...
Sep 5


OPINION: Carbon capture and storage maximizes value of land
Louisiana’s land and natural resources have long been the backbone of our economy. As a landowner we at RoyOMartin know firsthand how...
Jul 9


THACKER: Will Louisiana Lead or Lose in the Carbon Capture Race?
In the race to build a more competitive energy economy, carbon capture and storage (CCS) is no longer a theory—it’s a race. And in that...
Jun 12


America’s LNG Boom Rolls On: Venture Global Breaks Ground on CP2 Terminal in Louisiana
CAMERON PARISH, La. — In a sign of the enduring global appetite for American natural gas, Venture Global LNG has officially broken ground...
Jun 10


Louisiana Oil & Gas Association Urges Congress to Protect and Safeguard Energy Investment
Mike Moncla recently sent a letter to Congress urging the Louisiana delegation to protect and safeguard energy investment. Read the full...
May 14


NOLA.COM: Why Gray Stream believes carbon capture is vital to Louisiana's growth
When Gov. Jeff Landry tapped W. Gray Stream last year to chair the newly created Louisiana Economic Development Partnership, the...
Apr 15
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