Archive
2021
GCEO
11/24/2021—Natural Gas Intelligence
“U.S. Natural Gas Production on Track to Exceed Pre-Pandemic Growth Forecasts”
https://www.naturalgasintel.com/u-s-natural-gas-production-on-track-to-exceed-pre-pandemic-growth-forecasts/
11/23/2021--Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
"Louisiana projected to reach new highs in refining, chemical employment"
https://www.businessreport.com/industry/louisiana-projected-to-reach-new-highs-in-refining-chemical-employment
11/19/2021--Natural Gas Intelligence
"U.S. Natural Gas Production Outpacing Oil Since Pandemic, Researchers Say"
https://www.naturalgasintel.com/u-s-natural-gas-production-outpacing-oil-since-pandemic-researchers-say/
11/17/2021—Daily Advertiser
“LSU experts expect Louisiana to add oil and gas jobs, but a return to pre-2015 levels
is unlikely”
https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/money/business/2021/11/17/lsu-experts-expect-louisiana-add-oil-and-gas-jobs-but-return-pre-2015-levels-unlikely/8649660002/
11/17/2021—The Advocate
“Natural gas exports, investments expected to swell after a historically challenging
year, economists say”
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/article_b64ccabc-47f9-11ec-941b-034c0c5a3591.html
4/18/2021--NOLA.com
"Should Louisiana be a 'sanctuary state' for oil and gas? This bill would make it
so"
https://www.nola.com/news/politics/article_d275076e-9e61-11eb-9b51-1bb486c53700.html
4/18/2021--The Advocate
"Louisiana businesses face reality of no new federal offshore leases anytime soon"
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/article_eefa3fc4-8e5a-11eb-ad16-d347c1cd6ace.html
GHG Inventory/CES
10/7/2021—WWNO Public Radio
“The oil and gas industry is using Louisiana’s climate task force to push carbon capture”
https://www.wwno.org/news/2021-10-07/the-oil-and-gas-industry-is-using-louisianas-climate-task-force-to-push-carbon-capture
Upton
12/2/2021--This Morning with Henry Shinn, TBS eFM 101.3 MHz, Seoul
“Discussion on the US's oil reserve release and its implication on the global oil
prices”
https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/1203-in-focus-2-discussion-on-the-uss-oil-reserve/id1038822609?i=1000543803033
11/30/2021—WWL First News
“Could Louisiana become a leader in wind power?”
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/could-louisiana-become-a-leader-in-wind-power-994111015
11/29/2021--Mornings with Brian Haldane
Interview on Strategic Petroleum Reserve
https://talk1073.com/2021/11/29/mornings-with-brian-haldane-dr-greg-upton-11-29-21/
11/24/2021—KATC
“LSU professor on the Release Oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve”
https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/lsu-professor-on-the-release-oil-from-the-u-s-strategic-petroleum-reserve
11/24/2021--WWL First News
"Tapping into the Petroleum Reserve"
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/tapping-into-the-petroleum-reserve-974270216
11/23/2021--WBRZ
"Drivers eager for relief at the pumps as US taps petroleum reserve"
https://www.wbrz.com/news/drivers-eager-for-relief-at-the-pumps-as-us-taps-petroleum-reserve/
11/10/2021—WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“Belle Chasse Refinery Shutting Down”
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/belle-chase-refinery-shutting-down-929011248
11/2/2021--WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
"Liquefied Gas in Louisiana"
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/liquefied-gas-in-louisiana-903440488
10/14/2021--The Advocate
"New $4.5 billion clean energy project looks to export blue hydrogen; capture carbon"
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/article_711aa81e-2d0b-11ec-b4db-ff8a4e7c6569.html
10/12/2021—WBRZ
“Gas prices rising in Baton Rouge; up more than 10 cents in past week”
https://www.wbrz.com/news/gas-prices-rising-in-baton-rouge-up-more-than-10-cents-in-past-week
10/7/2021—WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“Future of renewable energy in Louisiana”
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319
9/24/2021—Louisiana the State We’re In
“Houma Recovery, Renewable Energy, Hurricane Predictions, Addiction Awareness Month”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec2MkywtC6g&t=281s
9/22/2021--WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“How Are Oil and Gas Doing Post-Hurricane Ida?”
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/how-are-oil-and-gas-doing-post-hurricane-ida-771408192
9/17/2021—Energy Intelligence
“Oil Dynamics to Dictate Permian Flaring Despite Rising Gas Prices”
https://www.energyintel.com/0000017b-f066-d76c-a1fb-f4efb54e0000
9/7/2021--WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
"Hurricane Ida Recovery in Louisiana"
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/hurricane-ida-recovery-in-louisiana-723027832?fbclid=IwAR3D9fkg6CDv93ZPIlaIA5pYT3FTu3--6OMP0bV3OI0uVfXwbM8RXyg2qr4
8/10/2021-- WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“How Is the Oil & Gas Industry Doing?”
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/how-is-the-oil-gas-industry-doing-634615273
7/13/2021—WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“Abandoned Wells in the Gulf”
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/abandoned-wells-in-gulf-547420879
7/2/2021—NOLA.com
“Rural Louisiana could see 7 new large-scale solar projects worth nearly $1 billion;
see map”
https://www.nola.com/news/business/article_b12870b8-db43-11eb-9f98-2bb2436f9e7d.html
6/28/2021-- WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“Should a Chalmette refinery get a tax break to save 500+ jobs? Pt. 2”
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/should-a-chalmette-refinery-get-a-tax-break-to-save-500-jobs-pt-2-501362538
6/17/2021--WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
"Good news for the oil and gas industry"?
https://www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319
3/29/2021-- WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“Impact of Suez Canal Blockage”
https://www.radio.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/impact-of-suez-canal-blockage-360442655
3/16/2021-- WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“Carbon Pricing”
https://www.radio.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/carbon-pricing-359408049?fbclid=IwAR2L9i9QZzSBpkGw8LshQxX4WdSGt6WJlmUjffvBguJReFE_FSHkCkcSglQ
2/18/2021—WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“Impact of Cold Weather On Oil and Gas”
https://www.radio.com/wwl/podcasts/wwl-first-news-with-tommy-tucker-20319/impact-of-cold-weather-on-oil-and-gas-357316065
2/11/2021—The Advocate
“Louisiana braces for impact beyond 700-job refinery closure as Shell plans to cut
oil production”
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/article_fc20a70c-6c80-11eb-915b-1f7fd4b2acd0.html
1/26/2021—The Center Square
“Proposed tax changes for Louisiana oil and gas draw industry opposition”
https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/proposed-tax-changes-for-louisiana-oil-and-gas-draw-industry-opposition/article_3b2ca170-6007-11eb-9088-7b0c59a7abff.html
Dismukes
12/16/2021—Grist
“‘It doesn’t have to be this way’: Lessons from the slow death of Louisiana’s oil
industry”
https://grist.org/climate-energy/it-doesnt-have-to-be-this-way-lessons-from-the-slow-death-of-louisianas-oil-industry/
11/23/2021--Louisiana Radio Network
"Biden orders 50 million oil barrels be released from strategic reserve, some say
too little too late"
https://louisianaradionetwork.com/2021/11/23/21522/
11/10/2021--Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
"Belle Chasse oil refinery closing after being damaged by Hurricane Ida"
https://www.businessreport.com/industry/belle-chasse-oil-refinery-closing-after-being-damaged-by-hurricane-ida
11/10/2021--Midland Daily News
"Damaged oil refinery closing; parish weighs economic impacts"
https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Damaged-oil-refinery-closing-parish-weighs-16609802.php
11/10/2021--Eminetra
"Damaged oil refinery closing; parish weighs economic impacts – New Orleans, Louisiana"
https://eminetra.com/damaged-oil-refinery-closing-parish-weighs-economic-impacts-new-orleans-louisiana/831222/
11/10/21--Nola.com
"'Gut punch to the community.' Plaquemines Parish braces for fallout from Alliance
Refinery closure"
https://www.nola.com/news/business/article_867b5516-417c-11ec-ac49-bf71045823f9.html
11/9/2021--The Reveille
“A look at how COVID-19 has damaged the global supply chain: 'Small businesses are
getting hammered from all sides'”
https://www.lsureveille.com/news/a-look-at-how-covid-19-has-damaged-the-global-supply-chain-small-businesses-are/article_e45a23d6-41ba-11ec-bfca-6bf454b5c80a.html
11/3/2021--The Advocate
"$7M tax break sought by CF Industries for new, more environmentally friendly 'green
ammonia' plant"
10/31/2021--The Advocate
"Louisiana has bet big on liquefied natural gas. Is it a good bet?"
https://www.theadvocate.com/lake_charles/article_c7e1c0b8-3906-11ec-a42b-9faa447a8654.html
10/14/2021--Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
"Air Products aims to bring another clean energy project to the heart of petrochemical
country"
https://www.businessreport.com/industry/air-products-aims-to-bring-another-clean-energy-project-to-the-heart-of-petrochemical-country?utm_campaign=dr_am-2021_Oct_14-10_18&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dr_am&oly_enc_id=0917D2553689F4T
10/12/2021--Louisiana Radio Network
"Rising Price Of Crude Not Seen As A Positive Thing In Louisiana"
https://louisianaradionetwork.com/2021/10/12/20682/
10/11/2021--The Advocate
"Industrial 'decarbonization' will require putting a price on carbon emissions, combined
with mandatory carbon reductions"
https://www.nola.com/news/article_fa2c8298-27d5-11ec-8c2b-bfccc7bb7f2b.html
9/28/2021—Nola.com
“Potential buyer to visit Phillips 66 refinery in Belle Chasse”
https://www.nola.com/news/business/article_85f6a1e6-1fa7-11ec-b10d-6b6bad2c421b.html
9/22/2021—Christian Science Monitor
"Hurricane Ida aftermath: Will power grids get an upgrade?"
https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2021/0922/Hurricane-Ida-aftermath-Will-power-grids-get-an-upgrade
9/8/2021--E&E News Energywire
"Grid experts grapple with ‘resilience’ in Ida’s wake"
https://www.eenews.net/articles/grid-experts-grapple-with-resilience-in-idas-wake/
9/5/2021--The Lewiston Tribune
"Critics aghast at length of Ida-caused power outages"
https://lmtribune.com/editors_pick/critics-aghast-at-length-of-ida-caused-power-outages/article_d781f3f4-e9b5-5743-b57b-6899332e576a.html
9/4/2021—ABC News
"Hurricane Ida turns spotlight on Louisiana power grid issues"
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/hurricane-ida-turns-spotlight-louisiana-power-grid-issues-79830280
9/4/2021--The Courier
"'It's critically important': Port Fourchon rushes to recover after Hurricane Ida"
https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2021/09/04/port-fourchon-recovering-after-hurricane-ida-gulf-mexico-oilfield/5715711001/
8/31/2021--Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
"Port Fourchon, refineries out for weeks, raising short- and long-term questions"
https://www.businessreport.com/industry/port-fourchon-refineries-out-for-weeks-raising-short-and-long-term-questions
8/20/2021--WWNO Radio
“Here's why Louisiana faces a special challenge from climate change”
https://www.nola.com/news/environment/article_ff4df448-0136-11ec-904f-2fffa39a2d8e.html
8/19/2021--WWNO--New Orleans Public Radio
“How Louisiana Industrial Facilities Pose Challenges for New Climate Task Force”
https://www.wwno.org/coastal-desk/2021-08-19/how-louisiana-industrial-facilities-pose-challenges-for-new-climate-task-force
8/17/2021--Louisiana Illuminator
"Solar power offers $6 billion opportunity for Louisiana, researchers say"
https://lailluminator.com/2021/08/17/solar-power-offers-6-billion-opportunity-for-louisiana-researchers-say/
8/17/2021—The Advocate
“Biden appealing judge's ruling against oil leasing moratorium, but promises to resume
auctions”
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/article_19b96b18-ff71-11eb-be75-3fc03dc968b5.html
8/11/2021--Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
"A tale of two plays"
https://www.businessreport.com/industry/oil-and-gas-tuscaloosa-marine-shale-haynesville
7/30/2021--NOLA.com
“Here are Louisiana's seven strategies to cut greenhouse gas emissions”
https://www.nola.com/news/environment/article_cf0b3f70-f0b0-11eb-9039-afe541ed0e95.html
7/29/2021--WWNO
"Report Finds Industry Is Biggest Source of Carbon Emissions in Louisiana"
https://www.wwno.org/coastal-desk/2021-07-29/report-finds-industry-is-biggest-source-of-carbon-emissions-in-louisiana
7/28/2021--NOLA.com
"This map shows 20 Louisiana industrial plants that release most greenhouse carbon
gases"
https://www.nola.com/news/environment/article_570733f8-efb1-11eb-8773-77ac528fac2f.html
7/26/2021—NOLA.com
"Here's how much greenhouse gas Louisiana emitted in 2018, and which plants are responsible"
https://www.nola.com/news/environment/article_842fcb88-eb0b-11eb-b2ed-6bf90ab1c67a.html
6/14/2021--Louisiana Radio Network
“Crude oil up over $70 dollars a barrel for the first time in nearly three years”
https://louisianaradionetwork.com/2021/06/14/18525/
6/11/2021—The Advocate Staff Editorial
“Our Views: Common sense on energy from Louisiana’s governor, but not from Joe Biden”
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/our_views/article_94c199d8-c3d6-11eb-91d8-17e0012c928b.html
6/2/2021—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“Dismukes: Higher oil prices likely to have muted impact on Louisiana”
https://www.businessreport.com/economy/dismukes-higher-oil-prices-likely-to-have-muted-impact-on-louisiana
6/1/2021--The Advocate
Our Views: We need more plastics investment in Louisiana, and much less interference
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/our_views/article_cb277592-c2e6-11eb-a251-9b7643a943f0.html
6/1/2021—The Advocate
“Why this Louisiana plastics plant has become a national lightning rod for environmentalists”
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/article_ca8503da-c204-11eb-bac2-17f1b27d1dd9.html
5/13/2021—The Telegraph
Louisiana gov urges feds to resume offshore leases in months
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Louisiana-gov-urges-feds-to-resume-offshore-16175671.php
4/16/2021
The Energy Evolution: How will Louisiana fare?
https://www.1012industryreport.com/energy/the-energy-evolution-how-will-louisiana-fare/
04/7/2021—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“Louisiana drivers can expect gas prices to reach 3-year high this summer” (subscription
required)
https://www.businessreport.com/business/louisiana-drivers-can-expect-gas-prices-to-reach-3-year-high-this-summer?utm_campaign=dr_pm-2021_Apr_07-14_58&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dr_pm&oly_enc_id=0917D2553689F4T
3/24/2021—Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Louisiana Public Square
“Renewable and Reality| March 2021
https://www.lpb.org/programs/louisiana-public-square/louisiana-public-square-2021/renewable-march-2021-public-square
3/24/2021—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“Dismukes challenges report calling Formosa project ‘financially unviable’”
https://www.businessreport.com/business/dismukes-challenges-report-calling-formosas-st-james-project-financially-unviable?utm_campaign=dr_am-2021_Mar_24-09_38&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dr_am&oly_enc_id=4791F0388467E3X
3/23/2021--KLAF NBC
"The Economy and the Environment; LPB Looks at What is Realistic for Louisiana"
https://www.kadn.com/content/news/The-Economy-and-the-Environment-LPB-Looks-at-What-is-Realistic-for-Louisiana-574048981.html
2/21/2021—The Advocate
“LNG export company looks to salt caverns for natural gas storage in Cameron Parish”
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/article_ce7e7142-664c-11eb-abbe-f34e1cc781f6.html
2/10/2021—The Center Square
"Louisiana officials: U.S. can fight climate change, still drill for oil"
https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/louisiana-officials-u-s-can-fight-climate-change-still-drill-for-oil/article_96c713e6-6be0-11eb-88a7-83d0b71cb2d3.html
2/10/2021—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“Biden’s environmental agenda creates regulatory whiplash for industry”
https://www.businessreport.com/industry/bidens-environmental-agenda-creates-regulatory-whiplash-for-industry
2/3/2021—NOLA.com
“Interim Climate Task Force report focuses on how to choose carbon reduction rules;
no rule changes proposed yet”
https://www.nola.com/news/business/article_36aa5a4e-65b0-11eb-b11a-8fb2e15d4386.html
2/3/2021—Tiger TV
“President Biden includes Cancer Alley in Climate Change Initiative”
https://www.tigertv.tv/news/president-biden-includes-cancer-alley-in-climate-change-initiative/article_fa823570-65f8-11eb-aa38-d359fffaee62.html
1/27/2021—The Advocate
“A reeling Louisiana oil and gas industry anticipates another setback: Loss of federal
subsidies”
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/article_98604a24-60cd-11eb-9148-c3cfc668bc31.html
1/27/2021—The Advocate
“Our Views: Business leadership sees rebound but also pitfalls after pandemic”
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/our_views/article_253372a8-5ccf-11eb-8015-5379833587ce.html
1/27/2021—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“Biden’s ban on new federal leases prompts outrage from energy industry”
https://www.businessreport.com/politics/bidens-ban-on-new-federal-leases-prompts-outrage-from-energy-industry
1/28/2021—The Advocate
“Why Joe Biden's oil and gas moratorium is expected to have long-term effects on Louisiana's
economy”
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/article_3b9cb758-602a-11eb-835a-ff419e92ecdd.html
Nehiba
10/5/2021—Business and Industry Connection Magazine
“New white paper examines pandemic-related transportation trends”
https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/hse/new-white-paper-examines-pandemic-transportation-trends/
9/11/2021--Forbes
"You Can Save Money With Usage-Based Auto Insurance — But Should You?"
https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2021/09/11/you-can-save-money-with-usage-based-auto-insurance---but-should-you/?sh=2fbd6f155724
8/17/2021—Multiple Town News outlets (including St. Louis Post-Dispatch, La Crosse
Tribune, Kenosha News, Arizona Daily Star, Napa Valley Register, Tulsa World, The
McDowell News, Ravalli Republic)
“Natural Disasters and homeownership”
https://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/watch-now-natural-disasters-and-homeownership/video_d36126ff-cbee-58bf-88c1-b358fa741f65.html?mode=nowapp
6/15/2021—Seattle Times
“Add 'climate hazards' to your homebuyer's checklist”
https://www.seattletimes.com/explore/at-home/add-climate-hazards-to-your-homebuyers-checklist/
6/9/2021—Business Times
“Add 'climate hazards' to your homebuyer's checklist”
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/add-climate-hazards-to-your-homebuyers-checklist
6/1/2021--The New York Times
“Add ‘Climate Hazards’ to Your Home-Buyer’s Checklist”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/realestate/home-buying-climate-disasters.html
4/22/2021—Tech Job Marvel
“How Google Earth Illustrates Climate Change”
http://techjobmarvel.com/how-google-earth-illustrates-climate-change
4/21/2021—Lifewire
“How Google Earth Illustrates Climate Change”
https://www.lifewire.com/how-google-earth-illustrates-climate-change-5179927
3/4/2021—Civil Engineering Source
“Oregon tests granular approach to pay-per-mile fees”
https://source.asce.org/oregon-tests-granular-approach-to-pay-per-mile-fees/
2/26/2021—Real Estate Weekly
"Improve your smart thermostat IQ"
https://issuu.com/skagitpublishing/docs/sv-2021-02-26-r_web/s/11799022
Tarufelli
7/14/2021—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report (subscription required)
Captivating Carbon Struggles
https://www.businessreport.com/industry/carbon-capture-utilization-storage-ccus-lng
4/16/2021--10/12 Industry Report
"Louisiana: World leader on climate change?"
4/19/2021—KALB Central Louisiana
“Experts say renewable energy poses opportunity, not a threat, to Louisiana.”
https://www.kalb.com/2021/04/19/experts-say-renewable-energy-poses-opportunity-not-a-threat-to-louisiana/
4/19/2021—The West Side Journal
“Experts say renewable energy poses opportunity, not a threat, to Louisiana.”
https://www.thewestsidejournal.com/news/the-real-threat-is-not-taking-action-experts-say-renewable-energy-poses-an-opportunity-not/article_bb5fd53a-a128-11eb-8cc3-23ea89ef0ea8.html
4/19/2021--KTBS ABC #
"Experts say renewable energy poses opportunity, not a threat, to La."
https://www.ktbs.com/news/business/experts-say-renewable-energy-poses-opportunity-not-a-threat-to-la/article_2175efe4-a10b-11eb-9c80-c7c5eb40b7e1.html
4/26/2021—The Louisiana Weekly
“‘The real threat is not taking action’: Experts say renewable energy poses an opportunity,
not a threat, to Louisiana”
http://www.louisianaweekly.com/the-real-threat-is-not-taking-action-experts-say-renewable-energy-poses-an-opportunity-not-a-threat-to-louisiana/
2/9/2021—10/12 Industry Report
“LSU study suggests carbon tax could help meet emissions goals’
https://www.1012industryreport.com/environmental/lsu-study-suggests-carbon-tax-could-help-meet-emissions-goals/
2020
12/16/2020—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report (Insider subscription required)
“Louisiana’s oil and gas industry braces for Biden administration”
12/12/2020—The Advocate
"Shell Convent refinery shuts down this weekend; here's how that'll impact the parish"
11/23/2020—Acadia Parish Today.com
“Report: Worst may be over for oil and gas sector”
11/19/2020— WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“What's the Forecast for Louisiana's Energy Industry?”
11/18/2020—Bossier Now
“The Worst May Be Over for Louisiana’s Oil & Gas Industry: LSU Report”
11/18/2020—The Center Square
“LSU report: Worst may be over for Louisiana oil-and-gas sector, but don't expect
a big rebound”
11/18/2020—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“2021 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook: Oil production will fall; 2,600 upstream jobs return”
11/18/2020—The Advocate
“Louisiana may have 'modest' oil and gas jobs growth by end of 2021”
11/17/2020--Utility Dive
"Everything old is new again: Why Big Tech is wrong about utility restructuring"
11/17/2020—American Press
“State’s energy future appears to be bright”
11/14/2020--The Advocate
"Shell is closing its Convent refinery; what does this mean for clean energy in Louisiana?"
11/9/2020—WBRZ TV
“Transition from oil, gas to renewable energy sources to majorly impact Louisiana”
11/6/2020— WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“How big of a loss is the Convent oil refinery?”
10/28/2020--Houma Today
"What would Biden's oil plan mean for Louisiana?"
10/27/2020--The Advocate
"U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, in new TV ad, hits Joe Biden's comments about oil and gas
industry"
10/23/2020--The Advocate
"What to expect from IberiaBank now that it has become First Horizon in Louisiana
"
10/19/2020—10/12 Industry Report
“A new reality: South Louisiana industry undergoes a paradigm shift in the wake of
a pandemic”
10/18/2020--NOLA.com
"Why Joe Biden's effort to promote new, green jobs would be a hit on oil-dependent
south Louisiana"
10/8/2020--South Florida Sun Sentinel
"Hurricane Delta strengthening again, remains likely to hit Louisiana with life-threatening
storm surge and up to 15 inches of rain"
9/25/2020—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report Insider (subscription required)
“Louisiana state government faring better than private sector on employment”
9/19/2020—The Advocate
“Our Views: If we're going to rise economically, U.S. and world recovery vital to
our jobs”
9/16/2020—Daily Advertiser
“'Not a good forecast for the Lafayette area': Economist says 2023 before recovery”
9/15/2020—Daily Advertiser
“Louisiana Economic Outlook: Lafayette's 'big six' must lead recovery after COVID-19
downturn”
9/14/2020—The Advocate
“Peer into the Baton Rouge's economic recovery of all 'lost' jobs by 2022”
9/11/2020—The Advocate
“Lake Charles refinery still shuttered after Hurricane Laura but not because of why
you might think”
8/28/2020—LPB’s Louisiana the State We’re In
“Forecasting Weaknesses, Laura Aftermath, Hurricane Katrina Remembered”
8/27/2020—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“Dismukes: Hurricane Laura’s impact on petrochemical industry likely to be minor”
8/24/2020—The Advocate
“Guest column: Joe Biden's ban on offshore drilling could wreck Louisiana's economy”
8/7/2020—The Advocate
"Restaurants, oil and gas, chemical and more: What we learned in our Louisiana economic
summit"
7/16/2020—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“Slump in global demand reaches Louisiana petrochem, services sectors”
6/12/2020—LPB’s Louisiana the State We’re In
“Construction Concerns, Post Shelter Survey, Prehistoric Trip, Small Business Help”
6/10/2020—American Press
"Our View: Energy slump major problem for state"
6/8/2020—Houma Courier
“Forecast: Yearslong lull looms for Louisiana’s oil industry”
6/8/2020--The Advocate
"Yearslong lull looms for Louisiana's energy sectors hit by economic slowdown, energy
slump"
5/29/2020—Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“Crude prices up 70% in May, but don’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet”
5/28/2020—Houma Courier
“Rebuilding America: 'A tough situation': Oil industry faces uncertain future”
5/28/20—The Center Square
“Louisiana Senate committee advances business tax rebate, tables oil tax cut”
5/28/2020—WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
“Where Do Things Stands with Bills Affecting the Oil and Gas Industry?”
5/20/2020--Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
"Dismukes: Oil price recovery has begun, but crude could remain below $50/barrel until
2028"
5/18/2020—The Moon Griffon Show
Asst. Professor Greg Upton discusses La. oil and gas sector outlook
5/14/2020—WWL First News
“What's the State Of the Oil and Gas Industry In Louisiana?”
4/23/2020—The Advocate
“LSU professor writes: Is it time for panic in Louisiana’s oil fields?”
4/21/2020—Talk 107.3 FM
"Mornings with Brian Haldane 4-21-20: Hour 1: Dr. Greg Upton joined the show to talk
about the low oil prices.” 28 min. mark.
4/20/2020 – National Geographic (subscription required)
“We still don’t know the full impacts of the BP oil spill, 10 years later”
4/20/2020—The Advocate
“Oil prices tumble below $0; Louisiana trade group warns of potential halt to operations”
4/20/2020 – Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“Oil futures drop to never before seen negative prices”
4/13/2020 – 10/12 Industry Report
“Saturation Point: What do low prices mean for ethylene and LNG projects planned for
south Louisiana?”
4/13/2020 – Louisiana Radio Network
“Oil producers agree to reduce overproduction”
4/13/2020 – Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“Historic oil production cuts mean ‘nothing’ for Louisiana, experts say”
4/9/2020 – Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“Bernhard Capital sewer deal comes as firm raises nearly $750M with new infrastructure
fund”
4/7/2020 -- Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
"Oil and gas gets a double whammy"
4/7/2020 – 10/12 Industry Report
"David Dismukes: Irreparable changes are coming to the American oil and gas industry"
4/1/2020 – The New Orleans Advocate
“Gas is 99 cents at a few stations in Louisiana. That's good for drivers -- but bad
for the state.”
3/30/2020 – The Advocate
“Bleak picture for Louisiana's oil and gas industry suffering from coronavirus and
price war”
3/25/2020 – The Advocate
“Oil and gas is 'done' for 2020, energy economist says; gas as low as $1.29 per gallon
in Louisiana”
3/24/2020 --Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
"Economists hopeful oil prices will stabilize by summer"
3/16/2020 – New Orleans City Business
"Drilling slowdown: What does it mean for the Gulf Coast?" (subscription required)
3/16/2020 – Brinkwire
“Oil Price Plunge: $30 A Barrel Level In Danger Of Falling Amid Coronavirus, Saudi
– Russia Spat”
3/12/2020 -- The Washington Times
"Saudi Arabia-Russia oil price war pushes industry to tipping point" (subscription required)
3/12/2020 -- The Advocate
“Our Views: Another drastic drop in oil prices, but the world's economy still runs
on energy”
3/10/2020 – New Orleans Public Radio -- WWNO
“Q&A: LSU Energy Studies Director Explains What the Oil Crisis Means for Louisiana”
3/9/2020 – The Advocate
“Oil prices fell amid decline in demand, coronavirus scare; Here's why that's not
good for Louisiana”
3/9/2020 – Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“State economist wary of ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to oil price drop”
2/25/2020 -- 10/12 Industry Report
"How to usher in Louisiana’s roaring 2020s"
2/6/2020 -- BIC Magazine
“Gulf Coast could see over $300 Billion in new investments: Near-term outlook for
U.S., Gulf Coast energy production continues to be solid”
2/6/2020 – Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“How new coronavirus affects Louisiana oil and gas industry”
1/14/2020 – 10/12 Industry Report
“Will oil demand plateau in the 2020s? Louisiana leaders say ‘maybe’”
1/7/2020 – The Advocate
"4 big topics addressed at the Baton Rouge 2020 economic outlook summit"
2019
12/29/2019 -- The Advocate
"2019: A year of business headlines"
12/21/2019 -- Daily Advertiser
"Lafayette Parish's GDP down 5% since 2015, dropped from 4th to 5th highest in state"
12/10/2019 -- BIC Magazine
“Increased Gulf drilling expected to spur economic growth”
"11/7/2019 – Talk 107.3 FM
“Mornings with Brian Haldane” (6:15 min. mark)
11/6/2019 -- The Advocate
“U.S. Gulf Coast energy industry outlook cloudy amid global disputes”
11/6/2019 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
“LSU study: future is ‘cloudy’ for global energy markets, strong in Gulf Coast”
11/5/2019 – 10/12 Industry Report
"David Dismukes: An exceptionally uncertain time for energy markets"
9/26/2019 – Report News Agency (Azerbaijan)
"US on the way to leadership in LNG export"
9/24/2019 - The Advocate
"Baton Rouge construction lull likely over by 2020, lifting market by 11,700 jobs
over next two years"
9/17/2019 - Houma Today
“Attacks on Saudi oilfields give leverage to Trump’s energy export policy”
9/16/2019 - The Advocate
“Attack on Saudi oil facility strips 5% of world supply from market; U.S. oil boom
provides protection”
9/16/2019 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
"Saudi oil fields attack could spell bad news for Louisiana’s petrochemical boom"
9/13/2019 - Daily Energy Insider
"FERC to consider qualifying facility rates under PURPA during Sept. 19 meeting"
9/2/2019 - The Advocate
"Louisiana petrochemical contractors look for 'the next wave' of construction boom"
8/28/2019 -- WWNO, New Orleans Public Radio
"One Year Later, Louisiana Remains Vulnerable To Tariffs"
8/28/2019 – WRKF, Baton Rouge Public Radio
“One Year Later, Louisiana Remains Vulnerable to Tariffs”
8/20/2019 - The Franklin Sun
“Louisiana 'rainy day' fund contains $405 million”
8/19/2019 - 10/12 Industry Report
"$32B in construction projects are lined up through 2022. Can Louisiana handle it?"
8/13/2019 - 10/12 Industry Report
“David Dismukes: LNG’s changing fortunes”
8/1/2019 - E&E News
“Trump promised offshore jobs. That’s not happening.”
6/28/2019 - Talk 107.3 FM
“Dr. Greg Upton on Trade Wars”
6/26/2019 - The Advocate
“Delfin LNG project in Cameron Parish delayed for years”
6/23/2019 - The Advocate
“LSU energy analyst: Trump trade war could bring big economic pain to Louisiana”
6/21/19—LPB’s Louisiana the State We’re In (at 13:06 mark)
“Louisiana’s Crude Oil Industry”
6/17/2019 - Louisiana Radio Network
Tensions with Iran could lead to rising fuel prices
5/7/2019 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report (Guest Column)
Is Louisiana Still an Oil and Gas State?
5/7/2019 - The Advocate
Anadarko now favors Occidental offer over Chevron deal that would have had more potential
for Gulf of Mexico
4/24/2019 - The Advocate
Occidental says it outbids Chevron for Anadarko Petroleum; Chevron deal focused on
Gulf of Mexico as well as Texas fields
4/22/2019 - Acadiana Advocate
Unlike population decline after oil bust of the '80s, Lafayette Parish continues to
grow
4/17/2019 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
LSU Oil & Gas Symposium: South Louisiana activity hits historic low
4/12/2019 - The Advocate
Chevron to buy Anadarko for $33 billion, boosting combined company's presence in Gulf
3/28/2019 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
3 economists recommended for Louisiana forecasting panel
3/10/2019 - The Advocate
Louisiana gas production rebounds to 2012 figures as drillers return to Haynesville;
here's why
2/12/2019 - The Advocate
U.S. expects record oil production in 2019, 2020, may be good sign for Louisiana oil
sector.
2/11/2019 - American Journal of Transportation
Oil & Gas Outlook
2/5/2019 - NY Times
A School Board Says No to Big Oil, and Alarms Sound in Business-Friendly Louisiana
1/29/19 - The Advocate
Louisiana 'disproportionately exposed' to Venezuelan oil targeted in U.S. sanctions
1/9/2019 - The Advocate
'You can't email somebody a cheeseburger': Notable quotes, facts about Louisiana's
2019 economic outlook
1/8/2019 - The Advocate
Louisiana economy well-positioned in 2019, but faces several of these headwinds
1/8/2019 - The Advocate
BP announces expansion of Atlantis production field in Gulf 150 miles south of New
Orleans
1/5/2019 - Daily Comet, Houma Today
Report forecasts uptick in Gulf oilfield
2018
12/26/2018 - New Orleans City Business
Year in Review: Louisiana energy export economy growing amid U.S. ‘shale revolution
11/16/2018 - The Advocate
LSU forecasters downgrade job growth outlook for Louisiana oil and gas sector.
11/16/2018 - Baton Rouge Business Report
2019 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook: Strong oil and gas production, complicated pricing
forecast.
11/29/2018 - Fox News15 Lafayette
11/28/2018 - 10/12 Industry Report
Why an offshore recovery may never happen
11/27/18 - The Advocate
Eminent domain trial on Bayou Bridge pipeline begins with assertion that land worth
only $1.11
11/16/2018 - Baton Rouge Business Report
2019 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook: Strong oil and gas production, complicated pricing
forecast
11/15/2018 - 10/12 Industry Report
Will Louisiana remain a major energy player when oil is no longer king?
11/6/2018 - Baton Rouge Business Report
With Lafayette deal off, Bernhard’s efforts to get into utilities becomes more difficult
10/14/2018 - The Advocate
Despite rising oil prices, Louisiana's rig count holding steady; Here's why many in
industry are optimistic
9/30/2018 - Houma Daily Courier
A ray of hope amid a four-year bust
9/23/2018 - Houma Daily Courier online
Tariffs and trade war are bad for Louisiana
9/22/2018 - The Advocate
Our Views: Danger of trade war grows
9/19/2018 - 10/12 Industry Report
David Dismukes: The dangers of trade protectionism for Louisiana
9/18/2018 - The Advocate
China's new retaliatory tariffs on liquefied natural gas, chemicals hit home for Louisiana
6/13/2018 - Engineering News-Record
Coalition of Experts Oppose Trump Order to Prop Up Coal, Nukes
5/1/2018 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
What do high oil prices mean for Louisiana?
4/23/2018 - The Advocate
Formosa picks St. James Parish for massive $9.4 billion chemical complex
3/8/2018 - The Advocate
Phone interview about BOEM offshore lease auction.
3/2/2018 - The Wall Street Journal
The Governor and Louisiana Lawyers Plot an Energy Shakedown: Their demand: Fork over
billions to restore the eroding coastline or brave a drawn-out legal battle.
2/15/2018 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Industry leaders have ‘boring’ wish list to create the perfect petrochemical world
2017
11/15/2017 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Will Louisiana remain a major energy player when oil is no longer king?
11/15/2017 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Insight: Taxing energy infrastructure
11/12/2017
The Advocate: FERC quorum raises likelihood of pipeline approvals tied to LNG facilities
9/1/2017 - Fortnightly Magazine
Jobs, Electricity Prices and Renewable Energy Policies
7/20/2017 - Drilling Info
Drilling Info guest piece podcast
6/26/2017 - Daily Advertiser
Rolling the dice? Some stability seen in energy industry's future
6/24/2017 - The Advocate
Overall U.S. and Louisiana rig counts up from 2016, but onshore south Louisiana lags
6/21/2017 - Natural Gas Intelligence
Onshore Natural Gas, Oil Supply Pushing Gulf Coast LNG, Petchem Expansions, Says
LSU
6/21/2017 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
With a number of massive projects in the works and a new lobby group, the liquefied
natural gas industry is on the verge a major breakout in Louisiana
6/9/2017 - On LPB’s
Louisiana: The State We’re In.
6/1/2017 - The Times Houma/Thibodaux
'Big Oil' Decisions Loom
May 2017
New Orleans City Business, on MISO/Entergy
4/17/2017 - The Advocate
Oil prices holding steady, but U.S. production gains and future of OPEC cuts create
uncertainty
4/1/2017 - Talk 107.3
on Gulf Coast Energy
3/16/2017 - NOLA.com
What will Louisiana see from Exxon's $20 billion 'Growing the Gulf' investment?
2/16/2017 - The Daily Advertiser
Upton: Economic implications of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline
2/13/2017 - Baton Rouge Business Report
Industry confidence is buoyed by expectations of a business-friendly Trump administration
2/11/2017 - Washington County News
Protesters interfere with local discussion
2/11/2017 - Houma Today
Houma Today: Protesters interfere with local discussion
2/9/2017 - Houma Today
Strong emotions aired during pipeline hearing
2/8/2017 - The Hayride
LSU Says The Bayou Bridge Pipeline Will Be Good For Louisiana’s Economy
2/9/2017 - Inside Sources
As Louisiana Targets Economic Growth, Protesters Drown Out Local Voices at Bayou
Bridge Hearing
2/8/2017 - Rigzone
Study: Louisiana Pipeline Would Create 4,000-plus Jobs
2/7/2017 - The Advocate
LSU study finds $830 million economic impact from proposed Bayou Bridge Pipeline
2/8/2017 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
LSU study: Gulf Coast oil and gas to rebound in coming years
2/7/2017 - CL Bryant Radio Program
Minute 46
2/7/2017 - American Press
Officials tout pipeline benefits
2/7/2017 - Houma Today
Propane Association discusses new oil pipeline
1/11/2017 - The Advocate
Oil price projections in 2017 could mean millions for Louisiana
2016
12/5/2016 - Louisville Public Media
Interview on proposed utility rate increases here Kentucky.
12/1/2016 - La. Public Radio
Slowed oil production not likely to lead to more drilling in Louisiana.
12/1/2016 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Insight: Valuing our energy infrastructure
11/30/2016 - The Advocate
OPEC agreement helps, but Louisiana needs even higher oil prices, experts say
11/18/2016 - The Advocate
$1.3 million federal grant awarded to evaluate facility to capture carbon emissions
in the Baton Rouge-New Orleans industrial corridor
11/10/2016 - The Advertiser
In Trump, oil and gas sees turnaround
11/10/2016 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Louisiana oil and gas leaders see industry turnaround in Trump
10/24/2016 - The Advocate
Louisiana: Little faith in OPEC's promise to cut oil production, would welcome related
price boost
9/24/2016 - The Advocate
Baton Rouge area adds 7,000 jobs while oil downturn plagues Lafayette, New Orleans
8/25/2016 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Other ways in which the energy world is changing
8/17/2016 - Bloomberg
Louisiana's Sinking Coast Is a $100 Billion Nightmare for Big Oil
7/26/2016 - The Advocate
West side's the best side: Port Cameron organizers plan $1.5 billion deepwater facility
7/19/2016 - The Advocate
Our Views: How Brexit bruises Louisiana's fortunes
5/29/2016 - The Advocate
Black gold, red ink: Oil’s spiral drowns the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale and a hoped-for
economic boom. Link expired.
5/11/2016 - BR Business Report
What will the industrial boom look like in the long term?
3/12/2016 - The Advocate
U.S. oil, gas rig count cracks 1999 low; La. feeling the pain | The Advocate — Baton
Rouge, Louisiana
3/1/2016 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
10/12 Industry Report: Some say lifting ban on oil exports is premature
2/18/2016 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Will the end of the ban on exporting oil be good or bad for Louisiana? - Baton Rouge
Business Report
1/31/2016 - The Advocate
Cheniere close to exporting LNG from Cameron amid turbulent market conditions
1/16/2016 - The Advocate
Oil bust may be worse than 1986 | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1/5/2016 - The Advocate
Louisiana, U.S. consumers could see dampened benefit from lifting oil export ban
2015
12/28/2015 - Oilman
Lifting Export Ban Could Make Gulf Coast ‘Epicenter for Hydrocarbon Trading,’ Study
Says
12/21/2015 – Daily Advertiser
Could La. become 'epicenter' of global energy trade?
12/17/2015 – Nola.com
Scalise touts end to 40-year oil export ban, but upside in question
12/16/2015 – Shreveport Times
In sight: End to crude oil export ban
12/16/2015 – The Advocate
Our Views: Repeal of ban on oil exports in newest omnibus may provide market boost
12/8/2015 – Daily Advertiser
Voices: We must shift the discussion on lifting oil export ban
12/7/2015 – The Advocate
LOOP seeks customers for planned crude loading facility
12/5/2015 – Houma Today
LSU study deflates predictions on both sides of oil export debate
12/1/2015 – Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
LSU study claims lifting export crude ban would have little economic impact on Louisiana
10/24/2015 – The Advocate
Crude exports could put Louisiana at center of trade hub
10/22/2015 – Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
LSU economist says lifting crude oil export ban carries risks, potential benefits for
Louisiana
4/22/2015 - 10/12 Industry Report
How does oil’s price plunge affect south Louisiana industrial expansion
3/14/2015 – The Advocate
Economists tell Louisiana Legislators to raise cigarette tax, cut inventory tax
1/31/2015 - New York Times
Louisiana Squeezed as Oil Prices Drop