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- [Louisiana Must Turn the Page on Coastal Lawsuits](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-must-turn-the-page-on-coastal-lawsuits/) - By Marc Ehrhardt, Executive Director, Grow Louisiana Coalition It is not often that the Supreme Court of the United States speaks with complete unanimity. Yet in its recent 8–0 decision involving Chevron, the Court did exactly that, making clear that Louisiana’s coastal lawsuits belong in federal court when they stem from work performed under federal
- [Grow Louisiana Coalition Responds to SCOTUS Decision on Chevron vs. Plaquemines Parish](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/grow-louisiana-coalition-responds-to-scotus-decision-on-chevron-plaquemines-parish/) - After the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in the case of Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish, the Grow Louisiana Coalition’s Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt made the following statement: “Ten years of trial lawyer attacks against our state’s number one economic driver hit the end of the road today. These lawsuits have cost Louisiana billions, killed jobs and
- [St. Charles Parish Celebrates Completion of Sunset Pump Station Automatic Bar Screen Cleaners](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/chevron-st-charlesparish-cpra-completes-sunset-pump-station-automatic-bar-screen-cleaners/) - Parish President Matthew Jewell, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) officials, Parish Council members, and local Chevron representatives gathered Monday, March 16, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the Sunset Pump Station Automatic Bar Screen Cleaners Project, a major drainage improvement for the Bayou Gauche area. The project installed seven automatic stainless steel bar screen cleaners
- [Why Louisiana’s New Closed Primaries Matter for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry — and How to Be Ready to Vote](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/why-louisianas-new-closed-primaries-matter-for-oil-and-natural-gas-industry-and-how-to-be-ready-to-vote/) - Louisiana’s oil and natural gas industry has always been powered by more than just innovation and hard work; it’s powered by engaged voters who understand what’s at stake for our state’s economy, jobs and energy future. With Louisiana transitioning to a new closed party primary system in 2026, it’s more important than ever for industry
- [Grow Louisiana Coalition Responds to Reported Pending ConocoPhillips Coastal Lawsuit Settlement](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/grow-louisiana-coalition-responds-to-reported-pending-conocophillips-coastal-lawsuit-settlement/) - Today, the Grow Louisiana Coalition, which has more than 110,000 supporters in Louisiana, made the following statement after Governor Jeff Landry announced a settlement from ConocoPhillips in its coastal lawsuits: “It’s a sad day when the state of Louisiana celebrates another ‘sue and settle’ deal against one of the largest energy producers in the world.
- [Energy companies are helping power Louisiana’s future far beyond the plant gates](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/energy-companies-helping-power-louisianas-future-beyond-plant-gates/) - From classrooms in Baton Rouge to startup incubators in the Bayou Region, global energy leaders are investing in Louisiana’s next generation of engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and innovators. Companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Chevron are supporting hands-on STEM education, workforce training pipelines and small business accelerators that are shaping the state’s economic future. Here’s a closer
- [Grow Louisiana Coalition Responds to Chevron vs. Plaquemine Parish Oral Arguments at Supreme Court: It’s Time to End Coastal Lawsuit Abuse](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/grow-louisiana-coalition-responds-to-chevron-vs-plaquemine-oral-arguments-at-supreme-court-its-time-to-end-coastal-lawsuit-abuse/) - Following today's oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court, Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt issued the following statement regarding ongoing coastal lawsuits: "Two Facts remain clear: Chevron’s predecessors played an integral role in supporting our nation’s wartime mission through federal and state permitted activities more than eight decades ago, and it’s time for
- [A Day in the Life of Holiday Giving: How Louisiana’s Energy Industry Lights Up Communities](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/holiday-giving-how-louisiana-energy-industry-lights-up-communities/) - It’s early December in Louisiana. The streets shimmer with twinkling lights, the scent of gumbo, roasted turkey and pecan pies drifting through the crisp air. In Baton Rouge, volunteers hustle around trucks stacked high with boxes. ExxonMobil employees carefully organize gift-filled packages for the Baton Rouge Christmas Toy Giveaway. Each box holds more than a
- [Powering Louisiana’s Workforce: Students Are Workforce Ready Thanks to Oil and Natural Gas Industry Leaders](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/powering-louisianas-workforce-students-are-workforce-ready-thanks-to-oil-and-natural-gas-industry-leaders/) - In Louisiana, it’s likely you have a friend, neighbor or family member who works in the energy industry. It’s more than just a job here – it’s a way of life. These are the people who fuel the industry that has supported our communities and drives Louisiana’s economy, contributing over $77 billion each year. Across
- [The Surprising Role of Oil & Gas  in Sustaining Louisiana’s Rice Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/the-surprising-role-of-oil-and-gas-in-sustaining-louisiana-rice-industry/) - Grow Louisiana Coalition spotlights the partnership driving conservation, supporting Louisiana farmers and sustaining a rice industry worth nearly $327 million annually. In a newly released video, the Grow Louisiana Coalition (GLAC) highlights how Chevron’s longstanding partnership with Ducks Unlimited through the Rice Stewardship Program (RSP) is helping keep Louisiana rice farmers—and a way of life—thriving.
- [Opinion: Time to Choose: Trial Lawyers or Trump’s Energy Agenda?](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/opinion-time-to-choose-trial-lawyers-or-trumps-energy-agenda/) - Washington Examiner By Marc Ehrhardt, Executive Director, Grow Louisiana Coalition Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) called tort reform changes enacted at the state legislature a victory. But for anyone who cares about Louisiana’s role in making America energy-dominant, it’s hard to see what we’re celebrating. Despite all the headlines, the so-called “tort reform” may tweak a
- [Opinion: American Energy Dominance Starts Here at Home. Louisiana Must Lead, Not Litigate.](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-must-lead-not-litigate/) - By Marc Ehrhardt, Executive Director, Grow Louisiana Coalition President Trump’s recent executive order on “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach” sends a clear message: states must stop weaponizing lawsuits against the very industry that powers our nation. This kind of state-led overreach threatens more than just American energy dominance. It jeopardizes our national security, economic
- [Grow Louisiana Coalition Responds to Plaquemines Parish Ruling ordering Chevron to pay $744 million](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/statement-regarding-plaquemines-parish-verdict/) - Grow Louisiana Coalition Responds to Plaquemines Parish Ruling ordering Chevron to pay $744 million NEW ORLEANS – (April 4, 2025) – Today, the Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt made the following statement after a Plaquemines Parish jury delivered its verdict ordering Chevron to pay $744 million in damages: “This is a shortsighted, flawed
- [Bayou Region Energy Excellence Shines at Mixer](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/bayou-region-energy-excellence-shines-at-mixer/) - The Grow Louisiana Coalition (GLAC) welcomed locals from Louisiana’s Southeast region, including Lafourche, St. Mary, Terrebonne and Assumption Parishes, to network and show their support for the future of energy production and innovation in Louisiana. The event drew a distinguished crowd of industry professionals, community advocates and elected officials excited to promote Louisiana’s thriving energy
- [Governor Landry Proclaims Full Support of Industry as Washington Halts LNG Progress](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/governor-landry-proclaims-full-support-of-industry-as-washington-halts-lng-progress/) - LNG Secures Louisiana's Future The pause on LNG permits threatens Louisiana's future and the nation's security. This discourages energy investments in our state, diminishes economic opportunity and puts Louisiana jobs at risk. Washington needs to lift the pause on LNG permits before their actions significantly impact our energy security and economic prosperity as a leading energy state.
- [Shell, Chevron and Danos Partner with the Bayou Community Foundation and Mennonite Volunteers to Rebuild Homes in Lafourche Parish](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-chevron-and-danos-partner-with-the-bayou-community-foundation-and-mennonite-volunteers-to-rebuild-homes-in-lafourche-parish/) - With donations from community partners Shell, Chevron and Danos, the Bayou Community Foundation and Mennonite volunteers came together to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Ida. Together, they hope to build 20 new homes for residents from La Rose to Grand Isle, many of whom have been living in FEMA trailers since the hurricane made landfall
- [Energy Industry and CCA Answer Local Anglers' Calls for Fisheries Restoration](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/energy-industry-and-cca-answer-local-anglers-calls-for-fisheries-restoration/) - 3D-printed "Cajun Coral" brings new life to Timbalier Bay New technology is bringing new life to an old favorite fishing spot in Timbalier Bay on Louisiana’s coast. In December, 3D printed concrete “Cajun Coral” was barged out from Port Fourchon to the open bay and splashed down over the coordinates of Pelican Island, a former
- [JOIN US FOR INDUSTRY DAY 2024](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/join-us-for-industry-day-2024/) - Join us at Industry Day 2024 for live music, free food, free drinks and networking. Explore informative and interactive activation stations from our partners to learn more about Louisiana’s #1 Industry and the people who make it possible. Hear about the industry’s role in the future of Louisiana and network with state leaders, energy employees
- [Louisiana Awarded $156M+ Through GOMESA, an Oil and Gas Revenue-Sharing Program](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-awarded-156m-through-gomesa-an-oil-and-gas-revenue-sharing-program/) - As Louisiana’s energy industry expands to provide safe, reliable fuel for the world, funding to protect our coast grows too. Louisiana receives these funds through revenue-sharing from the oil and gas industry. These revenues come from lease sales, bonus bids and production on leases granted since 2007. The award will be put towards coastal restoration
- [Terrebonne Parish: What do the candidates have to say?](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/terrebonne-parish-what-do-the-candidates-have-to-say/) - Source: HTV Houma, Terrebonne Parish Presidential Debate, Oct 27. 2023 Our energy industry creates jobs and economic investments and when it is hit with frivolous lawsuits, all the progress disappears. Lawsuits against oil and gas have done nothing for our parish except cost us energy jobs and wages. While other parishes have chosen to sue
- [Oil production in the Gulf is cleaner than elsewhere, report shows](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-production-in-the-gulf-is-cleaner-than-elsewhere-report-shows/) - Originally published in the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. Oil production in the Gulf of Mexico is cleaner than in other parts of the world, producing up to 46% less greenhouse gas emissions per unit of oil than the global average, according to a new report from the National Ocean Industries Association. The findings, touted by U.S.
- [New Analysis: Louisiana’s Abundant Natural Gas and Oil Resources Provide Over $54 Billion in Economic, Trade & Job Benefits](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/new-analysis-louisianas-abundant-natural-gas-and-oil-resources-provide-over-54-billion-in-economic-trade-job-benefits/) - New Analysis: Louisiana’s Abundant Natural Gas and Oil Resources Provide Over $54 Billion in Economic, Trade & Job Benefits The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) and American Petroleum Institute (API) today released new analysis on the growing economic contributions of America’s natural gas and oil industry in all 50 states, including investment
- [Statement Regarding Louisiana's CCS Primacy Application](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/statement-regarding-louisianas-ccs-primacy-application/) - STATEMENT REGARDING LOUISIANA’S CCS PRIMACY APPLICATION NEW ORLEANS – (April 28, 2023) – Following is a statement from Marc Ehrhardt, executive director of the Grow Louisiana Coalition, regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s move to seek public comment about Louisiana’s application to have primacy to regulate “Class VI” wells for carbon capture sequestration in Louisiana: “Whether it’s exploring the
- [New Orleans Pelicans team up with Chevron to host 2023 STEM Fest Signing Day](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/new-orleans-pelicans-team-up-with-chevron-to-host-2023-stem-fest-signing-day/) - Photo credits New Orleans Pelicans via www.nba.com The New Orleans Pelicans teamed up with Chevron to host STEM Fest at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Approximately 2,000 students engaged in hands-on learning and interactive demonstrations focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The event featured robotics, video game coding,
- [Louisiana's Hewitt promises to shut down coastal litigation](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisianas-hewitt-promises-to-shut-down-coastal-litigation/) - Decision puts her at odds with GOP-endorsed gubernatorial foe Landry By Victor Skinner, The Center Square (The Center Square) — Louisiana Republican gubernatorial candidate Sen. Sharon Hewitt is promising to shut down all coastal litigation involving alleged damage from energy companies. "On my first day in office, I will instruct my Secretary of Natural Resources
- [Ochsner Health and Chevron Expand Program on Smoking Cessation and Education](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/ochsner-health-and-chevron-expand-program-on-smoking-cessation-and-education/) - via Ochsner Health NEW ORLEANS, La. – Chevron and Ochsner Health have expanded their Lung Cancer Awareness, Education and Prevention Program thanks to a $50,000 donation from Chevron. Because of Chevron’s generosity, the program will continue to reach community members in St. Tammany Parish and impact more lives in East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension,
- [Louisiana coastal parishes continue to reject $100M oil company settlement for coastal erosion](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lacoastalparishesrejectsettlement/) - By Victor Skinner, The Center Square A proposed $100 million settlement in a lawsuit against energy company Freeport-McMoRan over alleged damage to the coast continues to unravel, most recently with St. Mary Parish refusing to sign on to the deal. The St. Mary Parish Council voted 10-0 in September against a resolution authorizing 16th Judicial
- [Habitat STW and Women Build celebrates 20 years of homebuilding by raising another wall](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/habitat-stw-and-women-build-celebrates-20-years-of-homebuilding-by-raising-another-wall/) - Photo by Grant Therkildsen | nola.com The Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West recently kicked off its 20th annual Women Build fundraiser with a wall-raising and blessing of two new habitat homes in Covington. Over the last two decades, Women Build, with financial support from Chevron, has helped build 33 homes, and to mark their
- [From Iberia to St. Mary, we don't need misguided legal action](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/iberiatost-mary/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] The Daily Iberian In Louisiana, we have prided ourselves on creating energy for the world for more than a century. Energy production is not only critical to our state’s economy and local communities, but also essential for our coastal protection efforts. In fact, the only continuous source of funding for
- [Shell makes $1 million investment in Baton Rouge arts council](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-makes-1-million-investment-in-baton-rouge-arts-council/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Deanna B. Narveson, 1012 Industry Report The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge announced last week that it had received a $1 million investment from Shell as it kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration and fundraising campaign. The investment from Shell will be used over the next five years to support art
- [Parish Council Rejects Role in Coast Lawsuit Settlement](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/parish-council-rejects-role-in-coast-lawsuit-settlement/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] St. Mary Now The St. Mary Parish Council wants no part of the first proposed settlement in lawsuits against energy companies over damage their operations caused to the Louisiana coast. The council on Wednesday refused to sign on to a $100 million settlement deal involving the state government, coastal parishes
- [Industry officials say jobs, economy and tax revenue at stake if Biden delays oil leases](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/industry-officials-say-jobs-economy-and-tax-revenue-at-stake-if-biden-delays-oil-leases/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Keith Magill, the Courier Oil industry officials are raising concerns that a delay in the federal government's Gulf of Mexico leasing program could cost Louisiana thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in economic investment. An industry study released Tuesday says the Biden administration's expected delay in the five-year program
- [SADOW: There’s A Nuclear Option On Tort Reform, If Leges Will Use It](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/sadow-theres-a-nuclear-option-on-tort-reform-if-leges-will-use-it/) - [av_heading heading='SADOW: There’s A Nuclear Option On Tort Reform, If Leges Will Use It' tag='h3' style='' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/download-300x105.jpg' attachment='5859' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Article provided by: The Hayride Will the “nuclear option” force
- [Louisiana labeled as ‘Judicial Hellhole’ for eighth year in a row](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-labeled-judicial-hellhole-eigth-year-in-row/) - [av_heading heading='Louisiana labeled as ‘Judicial Hellhole’ for eighth year in a row' tag='h3' style='' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/10.-Louisiana-Graphic-300x158.png' attachment='6518' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='av-hover-grow' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Article provided by: The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report The American Tort
- [Our Views: Welcome new investment in Louisiana’s petrochemical industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/our-views-welcome-new-investment-in-louisianas-petrochemical-industry/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color=''] [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Our Views: Welcome new investment in Louisiana’s petrochemical industry [/av_textblock] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/829ac3f8993aeae6c5ea024bf219e070ff115373-300x100.jpg' attachment='6551' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display='']
- [New study: LLAW shows toll of civil court costs on Louisiana’s economy](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/new-study-llaw-shows-toll-of-civil-court-costs-on-louisianas-economy/) - Via press release from Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) released the 2019-20 Economic Benefits of Tort Reform showing the toll of civil court costs on Louisiana's economy. The report outlines the total current impact of excessive tort costs on the Louisiana economy amounts to estimated losses of $1.9 billion in annual
- [STATEMENT FROM GROW LOUISIANA COALITION REGARDING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S ANNOUNCEMENT ON COASTAL LAWSUITS](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/statement-from-grow-louisiana-coalition-regarding-the-attorney-generals-announcement-on-coastal-lawsuits/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color=''] [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] STATEMENT FROM GROW LOUISIANA COALITION REGARDING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON COASTAL LAWSUITS [/av_textblock] [av_image src='' attachment='' attachment_size='' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top
- [Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce - “Up Next: Louisiana’s Oil & Gas Industry"](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/up-next-louisianas-oil-gas-industry/)
- [New report shows toll of civil court costs on Louisiana’s economy](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/new-report-shows-toll-of-civil-court-costs-on-louisianas-economy/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] New report shows toll of civil court cases on Louisiana's economy [/av_textblock] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/llaw.jpg' attachment='6726' attachment_size='full' align='center' styling='' hover='av-hover-grow' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color=''
- [Louisiana’s Energy Industry Is Powering Communities Through Social Investments](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisianas-energy-industry-is-powering-communities-through-social-investments/) - [av_heading tag='h3' padding='10' heading='Louisiana’s Energy Industry Is Powering Communities Through Social Investments ' color='' style='blockquote modern-quote modern-centered' custom_font='' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' custom_class='' admin_preview_bg=''] Oil and natural gas companies are providing essential resources during COVID-19 health crisis to support Louisianians [/av_heading] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Louisiana's oil and natural gas industry
- [Helping Women Unlock Their Potential in the Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/helping-women-unlock-their-potential-in-the-industry/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_heading heading='Helping Women Unlock Their Potential in the Industry' tag='h3' style='' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/UNLOCKDESTINYFLIER-March-1st-2-pdf-232x300.jpg' attachment='4539' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [av_textblock size=''
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- [City of New Orleans: Undervaluing the Livelihood of its Residents](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/city-of-new-orleans-undervaluing-the-livelihood-of-its-residents/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_heading heading='City of New Orleans: Undervaluing the Livelihood of its Residents ' tag='h3' style='' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/law_money_07-300x150.jpg' attachment='4867' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation'
- [ExxonMobil & Their Employees Donate Nearly $2.4M to Louisiana Education](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/exxonmobil-its-loyal-employees-donate-nearly-2-4m-to-louisiana-education/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_heading tag='h3' padding='10' heading='ExxonMobil & It’s Loyal Employees Donate Nearly $2.4M to Louisiana Education' color='' style='' custom_font='' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' custom_class='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/18582042_1270535556396860_7480725417164547071_n-300x300.png' attachment='4878' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff'
- [Shell Helps Fund Expansion to "Big Jack's Reef" in Calcasieu Lake](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-helps-fund-expansion-to-big-jacks-reef-in-calcasieu-lake/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_heading heading='Shell Helps Fund Expansion to "Big Jack’s Reef" in Calcasieu Lake' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote modern-centered' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Rock-toss-at-Big-Jacks-Enchancement-300x225-300x225.png' attachment='4882' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000'
- [Grow Louisiana fears financial fallout from New Orleans joining coastal erosion lawsuit](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/grow-louisiana-fears-financial-fallout-from-new-orleans-joining-coastal-erosion-lawsuit/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_heading heading='Grow Louisiana fears financial fallout from New Orleans joining coastal erosion lawsuit' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote modern-centered' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_8849-300x200.jpg' attachment='4886' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4'
- [Report Exposes Greed of Louisiana Trial Lawyers](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/report-exposes-greed-of-louisiana-trial-lawyers/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_heading heading='Report Exposes Greed of Louisiana Trial Lawyers' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote modern-centered' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Louisiana-map_wp-1024x586-300x172.png' attachment='4891' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [av_textblock
- [Chevron and Shell Sponsor this Year's CCA Louisiana STAR Tournament](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/chevron-and-shell-sponsor-this-years-cca-louisiana-star-tournament/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/33216270_10155324812685025_8589306942659231744_o-300x225.jpg' attachment='4897' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Via CCAStar.com. Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Louisiana is hosting the STAR (Statewide Tournament and
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- [Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence and Chevron Partner Together to Teach Technological Skills to Girls](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/terrebonne-foundation-for-academic-excellence-and-chevron-partner-together-to-teach-technological-skills-to-girls/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_heading heading='TFAE, Chevron Partner Together to Teach Technological Skills to Girls' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote modern-centered' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [av_image src='https://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/A6DSC_0617-300x252.jpg' attachment='4929' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff'
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- [Oil and Natural Gas Industry's Role In Coastal Sustainability to be Highlighted at State of the Coast Conference](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-and-natural-gas-industrys-role-in-coastal-sustainability-to-be-highlighted-at-state-of-the-coast-conference/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Oil and Natural Gas Industry's Role In Coastal Sustainability to be Highlighted at State of the Coast Conference [/av_textblock] [av_image src='http://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Lake-Charles-sunset.jpg' attachment='3038' attachment_size='full' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4'
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- [Port Of New Orleans Celebrates Special Tricentennial Maritime Month](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/port-of-new-orleans-celebrates-special-tricentennial-maritime-month/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Port Of New Orleans Celebrates Special Tricentennial Maritime Month [/av_textblock] [av_image src='http://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/port-of-nola.jpeg' attachment='3311' attachment_size='full' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg='']
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- [LOUISIANA’S OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY – STILL THE FOUNDATION OF LAFOURCHE AND TERREBONNE PARISHES’ ECONOMY](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lafourcheterrebonne/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] LOUISIANA’S OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY STILL THE FOUNDATION OF LAFOURCHE AND TERREBONNE PARISHES’ ECONOMY [/av_textblock] [av_image src='http://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/180502_GLAC_LorenScottInfographic_V6-12-1030x539.png' attachment='3328' attachment_size='large' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation'
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- [Louisiana Follows Liberal New York City's Lead In Going After Oil Companies](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-follows-liberal-new-york-citys-lead-in-going-after-oil-companies/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Louisiana Follows Liberal New York City's Lead In Going After Oil Companies [/av_textblock] [av_image src='http://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1461173273310-1030x685.jpg' attachment='3382' attachment_size='large' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [av_textblock size=''
- [13 Reasons We Stand with Louisiana's Oil and Natural Gas Industry, and You Should Too](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/13-reasons-we-stand-with-louisianas-oil-and-natural-gas-industry-and-you-should-too/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] You may not give the Louisiana oil and gas industry much thought during your day-to-day life, but maybe you should. The industry has contributed to so many amazing things that make Louisiana
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- [Voices: Lawsuits not the answer to coastal restoration](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/voices-lawsuits-not-the-answer-to-coastal-restoration/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''][/av_one_full] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] via The Daily Advertiser Since 2014, several parishes have filed lawsuits in an attempt to make energy manufacturers pay for rebuilding Louisiana's coast. These lawsuits are mostly being drive by plaintiff's law
- [Here Are The 6 Reasons Why You Should Attend Oil & Natural Gas Industry Day 2018](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/here-are-the-6-reasons-why-you-should-attend-oil-natural-gas-industry-day-2018/) - [av_image src='http://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/180326_GLAC_BlogFeaturedImage_IndustryDay2018_1-1030x540.png' attachment='3055' attachment_size='large' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [av_heading tag='h1' padding='10' heading='Here Are The 6 Reasons Why You Should Attend Oil & Natural Gas Industry Day 2018' color='' style='' custom_font='' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' custom_class='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px'
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- [Loren Scott letter: Together Baton Rouge says ExxonMobil not doing enough; here are the facts](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/loren-scott-letter-together-baton-rouge-says-exxonmobil-not-doing-enough-here-are-the-facts/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Loren Scott letter: Together Baton Rouge says ExxonMobil not doing enough; here are the facts [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] My latest report on the economic impact of ExxonMobil’s four facilities
- [GLAC Members, Industry Executives Meet with State and Federal Leaders](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/glac-members-industry-leaders/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] GLAC Members, Industry Executives Meet with State and Federal Leaders [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] This year at Oil & Natural Gas Industry Day, Grow Louisiana Coalition members, energy industry supporters,
- [Fueling Students' Futures: STEM Education Activities at Oil & Natural Gas Industry Day](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/students-experiment-with-stem-education-activities-at-oil-natural-gas-industry-day/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Fueling Students' Futures: STEM Education Activities at Oil & Natural Gas Industry Day [/av_textblock] [av_hr class='default' height='50' shadow='no-shadow' position='center' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_border_color='' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' icon_select='yes' custom_icon_color='' icon='ue808'] [av_image src='http://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/LouisianaOilAndGas_April2018-33.jpg' attachment='3165' attachment_size='full' align='center'
- [#WeAreLAOilandGas - 2018 Oil & Natural Gas Industry Day](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/wearelaoilandgas-2018-oil-natural-gas-industry-day/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] #WeAreLAOilandGas - 2018 Oil & Natural Gas Industry Day [/av_textblock] [av_hr class='default' height='50' shadow='no-shadow' position='center' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_border_color='' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' icon_select='yes' custom_icon_color='' icon='ue808'] [av_masonry_gallery ids='3236,3237,3238,3239,3240,3241,3242,3243,3244,3245,3246' items='11' columns='flexible' paginate='pagination' size='flex' gap='1px' overlay_fx='active' container_links='active'
- [APPEL: A Legal Case You’ve Likely Never Heard Of Signifies More Damage To Louisiana’s Oil And Gas Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/appel-a-legal-case-youve-likely-never-heard-of-signifies-more-damage-to-louisianas-oil-and-gas-industry/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color=''] via The Hayride A recent conversation with a very successful oil and gas exploration operator gave me a sense of foreboding about something few of us have paid much attention to regarding the
- [Chevron Announces Major Oil Discovery in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/chevron-announces-major-oil-discovery-in-deepwater-gulf-of-mexico/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Via Chevron Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) recently announced a significant oil discovery at the Ballymore prospect in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Ballymore is located in the Mississippi Canyon area of the
- [Shell Announces Large Deep-Water Discovery In Gulf of Mexico](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-announces-large-deep-water-discovery-in-gulf-of-mexico/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] via Shell Shell Offshore Inc. (“Shell”) recently announced one of its largest U.S. Gulf of Mexico exploration finds in the past decade from the Whale deep-water well. The well encountered more than
- [Your Voice Matters: Tell Federal Regulators You Support Safe Energy Exploration in the Gulf of Mexico](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/your-voice-matters-tell-federal-regulators-you-support-safe-energy-exploration-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] More Exploration, More Jobs! Your Voice Matters: Tell Federal Regulators You Support Safe Energy Exploration in the Gulf of Mexico [/av_textblock] [av_hr class='default' height='50' shadow='no-shadow' position='center' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_border_color='' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' icon_select='yes' custom_icon_color='' icon='ue808'] [av_textblock size='17' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] The Trump Administration ordered the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM),
- [Shell platform transformed into artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-platform-transformed-into-artificial-reef-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] via NOLA.com For nearly 40 years, a 350-foot-tall metal frame in the Gulf of Mexico supported a platform that pumped oil and gas from the seafloor. The 3,000-ton structure was recently converted into an
- [ExxonMobil Brings STEM Education To Louisiana](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/exxonmobil-brings-stem-education-to-louisiana/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color=''] On Monday, Jan. 22, ExxonMobil, the Louisiana Department of Education and National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) celebrated student success in advanced placement courses across Louisiana. The groups held a press conference at
- [LA Tech Eco-Car Team Competes at 2018 Shell Eco-Marathon](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/la-tech-eco-car-team-competes-at-2018-shell-eco-marathon/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color=''] via LA Tech Each New Year offers the opportunity to start fresh and make changes in small or large ways. A group of Louisiana Tech students have set the goal of placing first
- [Louisiana's New Trial Lawyer Shakedown](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisianas-new-trial-lawyer-shakedown/) - Via Washington Examiner Liberal New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio made headlines recently when he announced that the city would be suing five major oil companies for damages sustained during Hurricane Sandy, on the theory that the storms were worse because of those companies' contribution to climate change. In Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards
- [Supporting the Working Coast](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/supporting-the-working-coast/) - via The Water Institute of the Gulf Land loss, sea level rise, subsidence, and storms increasingly threaten the economic sustainability of Gulf coastal areas at a time when populations and infrastructure investments are rising. More than two million people live in Louisiana’s coastal zone, many in communities that face increasing risk of flood from storms
- [Thank You,  Don Briggs, for  Your Steadfast Commitment to Louisiana's Oil and Natural Gas Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/thank-you-don-briggs-for-your-steadfast-commitment-to-louisianas-oil-and-natural-gas-industry/) - As you may have seen, Don Briggs announced yesterday that he will transition out of his role as President of the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) to pursue other ventures on behalf of the industry. As an American oilman and as President of LOGA, Don Briggs is a respected champion for the most important
- [Louisiana Lawsuits Try to Put Oil Industry on Trial for Following the Law 80 Years Ago](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-lawsuits-try-to-put-oil-industry-on-trial-for-following-the-law-80-years-ago/) - Via InsideSources Louisiana’s economy has benefited a lot from the energy industry. For decades, oil and natural gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the refining and other support industries on shore, have given the state billions of dollars in tax revenue. At the same time, various conservation groups and other special
- [Cenac Marine barge to help train students](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/cenac-marine-barge-to-help-train-students/) - via Houma Today Houma-based Cenac Marine has donated a refurbished oil and gas tank barge to South Louisiana Community College for training students. “This is a joint venture with the state to allow better training and hands-on practical experience of a working 30,000-barrel tank barge,” said Benny Cenac, CEO of Cenac Marine Services. “This is
- [ExxonMobil invests approximately $340 million in capital projects](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/exxonmobil-invests-approximately-340-million-in-capital-projects/) - Capital investment in 2017 expected to generate more than $30.6 million in sales and use tax revenue in East and West BatonRouge Parishes. • ExxonMobil sites hired more than 175 new employees in 2017 to supportlocal investment • Investment provides tax base to sustain nearly 8 percentof property taxes collected in the parish. ExxonMobil Baton
- [Poland signs 5-year US natural gas import deal](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/poland-signs-5-year-us-natural-gas-import-deal/) - via The Hill Poland’s state-owned oil and natural gas company signed a five-year deal Tuesday to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States. The deal is between Polish Oil and Gas Company Group (PGNiG) and Centrica LNG Co., for shipments between 2018 and 2022, the parties said. The gas will go through Cheniere
- [Gulf oil and gas industry invests in coastal communities](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/gulf-oil-and-gas-industry-invests-in-coastal-communities/) - By Lori LeBlanc, LMOGA Offshore Committee Director for BIC Magazine Across our Louisiana coast, the offshore oil and gas industry employs tens of thousands of Louisiana workers, supports hundreds of locally owned oilfield service companies, and pays millions in state and local taxes that fund our schools, roads and other public services. While these economic impacts
- [Artificial reef to support marine ecosystem](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/artificial-reef-to-support-marine-ecosystem/) - via Houma Today Construction on a new artificial reef in Lake Pelto, south of Cocodrie, began Tuesday and is expected to support small marine life as well as popular sportfish. The reef is a cooperative effort between the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana, Chevron, Building Conservation Trust and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
- [Trump plan would open nearly all the Gulf of Mexico to oil drilling](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/trump-plan-would-open-nearly-all-the-gulf-of-mexico-to-oil-drilling/) - Via NOLA.com The Trump administration on Thursday (Jan. 4) announced plans for the largest expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling in U.S. history, putting up for lease federal waters in the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic oceans and millions of acres in the Gulf of Mexico, including protected areas in the eastern Gulf. Interior Secretary
- [Chevron Leadership Academy Prepares Students for Life after College](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/chevron-leadership-academy-prepares-students-for-life-after-college/) - The Chevron Leadership Academy recently held its first workshop. Twenty-four LSU Engineering students were selected to participate in the year-long program, which aims to maintain and strengthen leadership skills through workshops, seminars and mentorships. During the event, a panel of Chevron representatives, LSU Engineering faculty and industry professionals answered questions about safety, mentoring, conflict, failures
- [New marine transport firm in partnership with New Orleans-based Harvey Gulf to transport LNG under contract with Shell](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/new-marine-transport-firm-in-partnership-with-new-orleans-based-harvey-gulf-to-transport-lng-under-contract-with-shell/) - via The New Orleans Advocate A new marine transportation company in partnership with New Orleans-based Harvey Gulf International Marine will transport liquefied natural gas as a fuel source to ports in Florida and the Caribbean under a long-term deal with Shell Trading, a unit of the oil company. Harvey Gulf's CEO, Shane Guidry, will own 70 percent
- [New Conservation Partnership Launches in Louisiana with the Release of 12 Endangered Whooping Cranes into the Wild](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/new-conservation-partnership-launches-in-louisiana-with-the-release-of-12-endangered-whooping-cranes-into-the-wild/) - A group of 12 juvenile whooping cranes were released into the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ (LDWF) Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday (Nov. 14) in Grand Chenier as part of an ongoing effort to protect the species from extinction. The juvenile cranes join 49 other whooping cranes that are a part of an experimental
- [Committee Passes Bipartisan SECURE American Energy Act](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/committee-passes-bipartisan-secure-american-energy-act/) - Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed H.R. 4239, the “Strengthening the Economy with Critical Untapped Resources to Expand American Energy Act” or “SECURE American Energy Act.” The bipartisan SECURE American Energy Act – sponsored by House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT), and Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Vicente González (D-TX) –
- [Parts of multi-billion dollar Shell Oil project being constructed in Port of Iberia](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/parts-of-multi-billion-dollar-shell-oil-project-being-constructed-in-port-of-iberia/) - Shell Oil is in the process of conducting one of its largest projects across the globe and a big part of that project was completed right here in Acadiana. Dynamic Industries, a fabrication company operating in the Port of Iberia, has recently been building large modules for the past two years as part of a
- [ExxonMobil Allocates $300,000 to Support Baton Rouge Education and Workforce Initiatives](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/exxonmobil-allocates-300000-to-support-baton-rouge-education-and-workforce-initiatives/) - • Targeted funding supports primary, secondary, technical and higher education programs • $75,000 goes to East Baton Rouge School System’s STEM Learning Network and innovation grants • New Schools for Baton Rouge receives $50,000 for teacher recruitment and training ExxonMobil is allocating $300,000 in community grant funding to Baton Rouge educational and workforce development programs
- [#WeAreLAOilandGas - 2017 World Championship Gumbo Cook-Off](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/wearelaoilandgas-2017-world-championship-gumbo-cook-off/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color=''] Special thanks to the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce for letting us capture #WeAreLAOilandGas stories at the 2017 World Championship Gumbo Cook-Off! [/av_textblock] [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_gallery ids='2627,2626,2625,2623,2622,2621,2620,2619,2618,2617,2616,2615' style='thumbnails' preview_size='portfolio' crop_big_preview_thumbnail='avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb' thumb_size='large' columns='3' imagelink='lightbox' lazyload='avia_lazyload' admin_preview_bg='']
- [#WeAreLAOilAndGas - LA Tech Energy Day](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/wearelaoilandgas-la-tech-energy-day/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] Thank you Louisiana Tech University for including the Grow Louisiana Coalition in the 2017 Energy Day. We had a great time meeting with oil and natural gas industry supporters and collecting #WeAreLAOilandGas stories! [/av_textblock] [av_gallery ids='2671,2683,2673,2665,2684,2664,2680,2685,2672,2676,2668,2667,2677,2669,2670,2682,2675,2679,2681,2674' style='thumbnails' preview_size='portfolio' crop_big_preview_thumbnail='avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb' thumb_size='large' columns='3' imagelink='lightbox' lazyload='deactivate_avia_lazyload' admin_preview_bg='']
- [U.S. Supreme Court Denies Hearing Trial Lawyer Suits Against the Oil and Natural Gas Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/u-s-supreme-court-denies-hearing-trial-lawyer-suits-against-the-oil-and-natural-gas-industry/) - SLFPA-E Case Tossed Out of Court for the Fourth…Last…Time Following is a statement from Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s denial to hear the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East’s (SLFPA-E) unnecessary lawsuit against Louisiana’s oil and natural gas industry. “Enough is enough. The U.S. Supreme Court
- [In speech to energy industry in Lafayette, Scott Angelle promises to be industry 'partner' on federal level](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/in-speech-to-energy-industry-in-lafayette-scott-angelle-promises-to-be-industry-partner-on-federal-level/) - Via The Advocate A federal agency that regulates offshore energy production in the Gulf of Mexico is focused on undoing or amending three Obama administration policies, the agency’s director, Scott Angelle, said Tuesday in a keynote address at an industry event in Lafayette. Angelle, a household name in Louisiana politics, became director of the Bureau
- [Dularge class gets $1,000 in science materials](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/dularge-class-gets-1000-in-science-materials/) - Via Houma Today A former New Orleans Saint was there Tuesday morning as the red curtain fell. And Ashley Clement’s third grade class at Dularge Elementary clapped and gave a collective “ooh” at the sight of the nearly $1,000 worth of science supplies given to the class. Clement received the $990 worth of materials from
- [Filing lawsuits not a solution to coastal erosion](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/filing-lawsuits-not-a-solution-to-coastal-erosion/) - via American Press Louisiana and other Gulf Coast states need to find constructive ways to mitigate the coastal erosion problems, but a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court indicates that filing lawsuits against the oil and gas industry may not be a viable way to solve this problem. On Oct. 30, the Supreme Court
- [Students get hands-on coastal lesson with new program](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/students-get-hands-on-coastal-lesson-with-new-program/) - [av_heading heading='Students get hands-on coastal lesson with new program' tag='h2' style='' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] via Houma Today Third-graders at Honduras Elementary in Houma acted as scientists and engineers Tuesday morning as they built levees and molded rivers out of clay during an activity aimed at teaching
- [Making A List: Here Are Lafourche Parish's Top 10 Taxpayers](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/making-a-list-here-are-lafourches-top-10-taxpayers/) - [av_one_full first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_heading heading='Making A List: Here Are Lafourche Parish’s Top 10 Taxpayers' tag='h2' style='' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font='' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_heading] [/av_one_full][av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] via Houma Today Top taxpayers in Lafourche Parish as reported for 2016
- [The People’s Message: Focus on Jobs, Not Lawsuits and Taxes](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/the-peoples-message-focus-on-jobs-not-lawsuits-and-taxes/) - By Jim Harris, Coalition for Common Sense and Melissa Landry, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch A grassroots petition challenging Gov. John Bel Edwards to refocus his agenda on job creation and improving the state's economy has collected more than 10,000 signatures from Louisianans across the state. Launched by the Coalition for Common Sense and Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse
- [Timeline of Louisiana's Oil and Natural Gas Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/timeline-of-louisianas-oil-and-natural-gas-industry/) - Via Louisiana Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association Sept. 21, 1901 — The Heywood well six miles from Jennings was brought in, producing the first oil discovered in the state in commercial quantities and marking what is recognized as the birth of the industry in the state. 1906 — The Louisiana Legislature passed the first
- [When it Comes to Coast, It is not 'Industry Should' It is 'Industry Is'](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/when-it-comes-to-coast-it-is-not-industry-should-it-is-industry-is/) - By Marc Ehrhardt, Executive Director for the Grow Louisiana Coalition Earlier this summer, the state legislature adopted the next phase of the Coastal Master Plan. This effort was recognized as an ambitious commitment to secure our economic future through the preservation of Louisiana’s working coast. It is also an opportunity for government and industry to
- [Louisiana Project Gains European Investor](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-project-gains-european-investor/) - via Louisiana Oil and Gas Association Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC. has secured a 20-year sales and purchase agreement to provide liquefied natural gas to Italy-based Edison, a major electricity supplier. Venture Global is developing the liquefaction terminal on a 930-acre site with more than a mile of deep water frontage on the Calcasieu Ship Channel
- [Dozens of Groups Rally to Support Constitutional Amendment #1, Here's Why.](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/on-october-14th-vote-yes-on-constitutional-amendment-1/) - Organizations across Louisiana like The Times-Picayune, Louisiana Policy Jury Association, Louisiana Realtors Association and Louisiana Oil and Gas Association have thrown their support behind Constitutional Amendment #1, which would explicitly prohibit the assessment of property taxes on any project while it is under construction. These groups are urging Louisianians to support the amendment to help keep
- [Op-Ed: You Can't Grow An Economy With a Jackpot Justice System Like Louisiana Has](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/op-ed-you-cant-grow-an-economy-with-a-jackpot-justice-system-like-louisiana-has/) - Via The Hayride Our precious people took a serious economic hit this week. A report was released which placed our civil justice system as the most unfair in the entire nation and placed New Orleans’ system as the third-worst American city. Most people just shrug all this off but, in the context of reducing poverty
- [Port of Lake Charles and Institute Partner in Dredge Material Study](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/port-of-lake-charles-and-institute-partner-in-dredge-material-study/) - Via the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association BATON ROUGE, La. (September 20, 2017) –The Water Institute of the Gulf is embarking on a new study with the Port of Lake Charles to identify sediment sources in the Calcasieu Ship Channel and to find the best way to use channel dredged material to protect critical
- [PHILLIPS 66 DONATES MAN-HOURS AND MONEY TO COASTAL RESTORATION](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/phillips-66-donates-man-hours-and-money-to-coastal-restoration/) - via The Plaquemines Gazette Louisiana’s wetlands are one of our greatest assets. From serving as a haven for fishermen, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to protecting our communities as a natural defense against flooding, our coastal wetlands are important to our everyday life. Phillips 66 is committed to protecting this great asset and recently gave a
- [10 things Lafayette Should know about upcoming LAGCOE](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/10-things-lafayette-should-know-about-upcoming-lagcoe/) - via The Daily Advertiser LAGCOE 2017 is fast approaching. We’ve put together a list with 10 things you should know about LAGCOE 2017. Learn more about each of these items by visiting www.LAGCOE.com/expo 1. LAGCOE is an oil and gas industry exposition, located in Lafayette, an area with a high concentration of service sector facilities
- [Oil company’s $100,000 grant to expand bird monitoring across La. coast](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-companys-100000-grant-to-expand-bird-monitoring-across-la-coast/) - via Houma Today A $100,000 oil company grant will more than double the capabilities of a project that tracks radio-tagged birds throughout south Louisiana’s wetlands. ConocoPhillips donated the money to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The grant will help fill in the gaps of the Coastal Louisiana Array Project. This project is a
- [A Local Opinion on Louisiana's Legal Climate](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/a-local-opinion-on-louisianas-legal-climate/) - via The Advocate You can typically tell how well an industry is doing by the money it spends on advertising. Have you watched daytime TV lately? Just about every commercial features a personal injury attorney guaranteeing a big check if you just give them a call. Just as turning on the light in the middle
- [Louisiana's Legal Climate Hits "Rock Bottom" in National Survey](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisianas-legal-climate-hits-rock-bottom-in-national-survey/) - By Louisiana Record Louisiana has the worst legal climate in the nation, according to a survey released this week. The survey, dubbed the "2017 Lawsuit Climate Survey: Ranking the States," was conducted by Harris Poll and was accompanied by a video by Faces of Lawsuit Abuse, a project of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal
- [Harvey Recovery Is Who We Are And What We Do In The Oil And Gas Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/harvey-recovery-is-who-we-are-and-what-we-do-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry/) - On August 26th, Hurricane Harvey made its way as a Category 4 onto the shores of Southeast Texas, destroying communities and dropping 33 trillion gallons of water. The University of Wisconsin’s Space Science and Engineering Center compared the vast amount of water dropped by Harvey to a 1 in a 1,000-year flood. The flood waters
- [Orleans Parish - Make Your Voice Heard at Mayoral, City Council Candidate Forums](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/orleans-parish-make-your-voice-heard-at-mayoral-city-council-candidate-forums/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] New Orleans needs leaders that support one of the city's largest economic drivers, the oil and natural gas industry. Attend mayoral and city council candidate forums to make your voice heard and ensure our future leaders will make sound decisions for our city's future built around growing jobs and new
- [World War II Sunken Ship Leads to Offshore Infrastructure Management](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/world-war-ii-sunken-ship-leads-to-offshore-infrastructure-management/) - via NOLA.com An oil tanker that a German submarine sank near the mouth of the Mississippi River during World War II is helping LSU researchers study underwater mudslides in the Gulf of Mexico. The research could have implications for managing offshore oil and gas infrastructure that can be damaged by mudslides, according to Science Magazine. The Virginia was anchored near the mouth of
- [Phillips 66 Contributes Additional $3 Million to Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Efforts](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/phillips-66-contributes-additional-3-million-to-hurricane-harvey-disaster-relief-efforts/) - Phillips 66 today announced it will contribute an additional $3 million to assist Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in southeast Texas. The donation will be shared equally by the Rebuild Texas Fund, United Way of Greater Houston and the American Red Cross and will bring Phillips 66’s total contributions to $4 million since the storm. The donation will support relief efforts throughout southeast Texas, including the greater Houston metropolitan area, Brazoria County and Beaumont.
- [BP donates 100,000 gallons of gasoline to Harris County](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/bp-donates-100000-gallons-of-gasoline-to-harris-county/) - HOUSTON – BP donated 100,000 gallons of gasoline to Harris County’s Office of Emergency Management and the City of Houston in support of first responders in the Houston area as response activities and cleanup efforts continue. The effort is a part of the company’s ongoing commitment to help the city and region recover from Hurricane
- [BSEE Director Highlights Deepwater Contributions to America](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/bsee-director-highlights-deepwater-contributions-to-america/) - via BSEE Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Director Scott Angelle urged some 200 oil and gas industry representatives to embrace the energy development opportunities that exist in deepwater Gulf of Mexico during his plenary remarks Tuesday at the Deepwater Technical Symposium in New Orleans. “BSEE is transitioning from an era of isolation to cooperation,
- [Harvey: Safety & Support](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/harvey-safety-support/) - We will be updating this page periodically with information to help communities through Harvey. Follow @GrowLACoalition on Twitter for frequent updates. BP donates 100,000 gallons of gasoline to Harris County and the City of Houston for first responders BP donated 100,000 gallons of gasoline to Harris County’s Office of Emergency Management and the City of
- [ExxonMobil says Predictable Tax Base is Important for Investment](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/exxonmobil-says-predictable-tax-base-is-important-for-investment/) - via The Advocate ExxonMobil opened its Port Allen aviation engine lubricants plant to public officials and media Thursday and used the tour to do a little lobbying for a key state tax break for manufacturers. The 90,000-square-foot jet oil plant that hit full production last year was part of $200 million in improvements at ExxonMobil's
- [Congressman Graves Stands Up for Our Oil, Gas Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/congressman-graves-stands-up-for-our-oil-gas-industry/) - via Daily Comet Congressman Garret Graves, R-Baton Rouge, said Tuesday that he and the rest of Louisiana’s congressional delegation have pushed initiatives to help Louisiana and America as a whole. Graves, who represents Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District, which includes the northern parts of Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes, addressed the South Central Industrial Association Tuesday in
- [A Partnership Worth Keeping](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/a-partnership-worth-keeping/) - From the oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico to the drilling rigs in the Hayensville Shale, the oil and gas industry has played a vital role our culture, economy, and our community. It is well known in Louisiana that if you do business in our great state, you are somehow involved in the oil
- [Shell Sponsors Back-to-School Fest](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-sponsors-back-to-school-fest/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] As Louisiana families prepare to send their children back to school, Shell partnered with Xavier University to host New Orleans' inaugural Back-to-School Fest. The one-day event, held on Aug. 5, provided students in grades K-6 with classroom essentials that are needed to exceed in the upcoming school year. Attendees received free supplies and services
- [LNG Projects Underway in Southwest Louisiana](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lng-projects-underway-in-southwest-louisiana/) - Via The American Press If you’ve been in Southwest Louisiana any length of time, you’ve undoubtedly heard the term “LNG,” which is short for liquefied natural gas. Once natural gas is extracted from the ground it’s piped into pressurized trains, cooled to a liquid and shipped around the world in LNG tankers. Once a tanker
- [Pushing Innovation to New Depths](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/pushing-innovation-to-new-depths/) - Via Chevron.com Extreme depths, cold water, crushing pressure and challenging currents. Experts agree—easy oil is gone. We reply that innovation isn’t. Chevron has implemented a suite of breakthrough technologies in some of the world’s most complex reservoirs. Jack/St. Malo is our signature deepwater project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Through innovation and technology, more
- [Pin Oak Terminals opens petroleum storage facility in St. John Parish](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/pin-oak-terminals-opens-petroleum-storage-facility-in-st-john-parish/) - Via The Advocate Nearly two years after it was announced, Pin Oak Terminals has started operations at a petroleum liquids storage terminal in St. John the Baptist Parish. The project involves a $600 million investment in storage terminals, docks and related infrastructure on 431 acres along the east bank of the Mississippi River at Mount
- [Haynesville Making a Comeback in the Oil Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/haynesville-making-a-comeback-in-the-oil-industry/) - The oil industry is filled with fierce competitors, all vying to be the leading producer of shale oil. In Louisiana, the town of Haynesville is among those competitors, as it gradually climbs the ranks of shale oil producers in the nation. Being dismissed three years ago by the industry and considered a non-threat, the town
- [Power Past Impossible | API](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/power-past-impossible-api/) - [av_video src='https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLlz8hQ96QL-kX5MCj43XQXxhSppS-OX5p&v=vqmhclxTXgE' format='16-9' width='16' height='9']
- [300 organizations come together to support oil, gas royalties](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/300-organizations-come-together-to-support-oil-gas-royalties/) - Louisiana leaders are trying to make sure President Donald Trump understands how devastating the loss of offshore oil and gas royalties would be for our state. Almost 300 businesses, local governments, economic development organizations, civic groups, ports and outdoors organizations signed on to a July 11 letter asking the president to rethink his proposal to kill the
- [Program to Provide Students with STEM Knowledge](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/program-to-provide-students-with-stem-knowledge/) - In today’s ever-changing oil and gas industry, companies search for young, qualified employees to bring the industry into the future. In response to this industry need, the LAGCOE Future Energy Professionals Program (FEP) was established to support and encourage students to pursue the technical positions which fuel our world. The Future Energy Professionals Program includes
- [Oil, gas industry is pumping resources into coastal restoration: Opinion](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-gas-industry-is-pumping-resources-into-coastal-restoration-opinion/) - Opinion by Marc Ehrhardt The Louisiana Legislature recently adopted the next phase of the coastal master plan. For the most part, this passage was recognized as an ambitious commitment to secure our economic future through the preservation of our working coast. It is also an opportunity for government and industry to commit financial resources and work together for
- [#WeAreLAOilandGas - 2017 Fourchon Oilman Association Fishing Invitational](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/wearelaoilandgas-2017-port-fourchon-oilman-association-fishing-invitational/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] A special thanks to Fourchon Oilman's Association for letting us capture #WeAreLAOilandGas stories at the 2017 FOA Fishing Invitational! [/av_textblock] [av_gallery ids='2192,2193,2194,2195,2196,2197,2198,2199,2200,2201,2202,2203,2204,2205,2206,2207' style='thumbnails' preview_size='portfolio' crop_big_preview_thumbnail='avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb' thumb_size='portfolio' columns='5' imagelink='lightbox' lazyload='avia_lazyload' admin_preview_bg='']
- [#WeAreLAOilandGas - 2017 SCIA Crawfish Boil](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/wearelaoilandgas-2017-scia-crawfish-boil/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color='' admin_preview_bg=''] See our #WeAreLAOilandGas stories from the SCIA Annual Crawfish Boil. Thank you to SCIA for hosting us! [/av_textblock] [av_gallery ids='2212,2213,2214,2215,2216,2217,2218,2219,2220,2222,2223,2224,2225,2226,2227' style='thumbnails' preview_size='portfolio' crop_big_preview_thumbnail='avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb' thumb_size='portfolio' columns='5' imagelink='lightbox' lazyload='avia_lazyload' admin_preview_bg='']
- [#WeAreLAOilandGas - 2017 Oil & Natural Gas Industry Day](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/wearelaoilandgas-2017-oil-natural-gas-industry-day/) - [av_gallery ids='2231,2232,2233,2234,2235,2236,2240,2241,2242,2243,2244,2245,2246,2247,2248,2249,2250,2251,2252,2253,2254,2255,2256,2257,2258' style='thumbnails' preview_size='portfolio' crop_big_preview_thumbnail='avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb' thumb_size='portfolio' columns='5' imagelink='lightbox' lazyload='avia_lazyload' admin_preview_bg='']
- [TOMORROW: Take Action Against Orleans Parish City Council Meeting to Consider Urging Mayor to File Needless Lawsuit Against Oil, Gas](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/tomorrow-take-action-against-orleans-parish-city-council-meeting-to-consider-urging-mayor-to-file-needless-lawsuit-against-oil-gas/)
- [A victory for Louisiana: New Orleans City Council defers vote](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/a-victory-for-louisiana-new-orleans-city-council-defers-vote/) - Councilman Jason Williams delayed plans Thursday to have the New Orleans City Council encourage Mayor Mitch Landrieu to sue oil and natural gas companies. The resolution vote has been deferred to at least Aug. 10, 2017. Thank you for making your voice heard to Orleans Parish officials! There is still work to be done. We need your
- [Energy Markets in Transition - BP Statistical Review shows long-term shifts underway](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/2162-2/) - The 2017 edition of the BP Statistical Review of World Energy shows global energy markets continuing to undergo long-term changes as they also adapt to nearer-term price challenges. "To understand these forces at work and their implications for the future, we need timely, reliable data. This is why we produce the Statistical Review - to
- [Message to New Orleans City Council: Suing the Oil and Natural Gas Industry is not a solution](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/message-to-new-orleans-city-council-suing-the-oil-and-natural-gas-industry-is-not-a-solution/) - Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt said today that the long term solution in addressing Louisiana’s coast is through collaboration with the oil and natural gas industry, not lawsuits against it. Ehrhardt urged New Orleans City Council members to oppose a resolution on the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting urging the Mayor to file suit
- [LA Propane Gas President Pens Letter Regarding Lawsuit](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/la-propane-gas-president-pens-letter-regarding-lawsuit/) - via. The Advocate As The Advocate recently reported, environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the state of Louisiana, arguing that the Department of Natural Resources should not have granted a construction permit to the Bayou Bridge Pipeline project. I would argue that the suit is not only deeply misguided, but threatens a major investment
- [Pink Petro Partners with Cheniere to Promote Diversity in Energy Jobs](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/pink-petro-partners-with-cheniere-to-promote-diversity-in-energy-jobs/) - via. PR Web Houston-based Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE MKT: LNG) announced today that it has joined Pink Petro, the global community aimed at ending the gender gap in energy, in a partnership that extends membership benefits to employees and provides events to foster professional development. Cheniere Energy, Inc., is a global energy company primarily engaged in LNG-related
- [Opinion: A Step to Reignite Our Oil and Gas Industry via Houma Today](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/opinion-a-step-to-reignite-our-oil-and-gas-industry-via-houma-today/) - Via Houma Today The 2017 regular legislative session was 60 days of sloshing in waist-deep tax policy in order to fix a budget deficit and prepare the state for the upcoming fiscal cliff. During this period, unusual alliances were made, and long-time partners found themselves disagreeing on various tax policies and how to go about
- [Petition calling on Gov. Edwards to create jobs collects over 5,000 signatures](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/petition-calling-on-gov-edwards-to-create-jobs-collects-over-5000-signatures/) - via. Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch An online petition launched by Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch that challenges Gov. John Bel Edwards to refocus his agenda on job creation and improving the state’s economy has collected more than 5,000 signatures in just a few weeks. “The outpouring of support has been overwhelming,” said LLAW executive director Melissa
- [Our Nation's Veterans are an essential part of Louisiana's Industry and Our Community](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisianas-oil-and-natural-gas-industry-honors-our-nations-veterans/) - Louisiana veterans are an integral part of our oil and natural gas industry. Veterans come to the workforce with extensive technical and "on the job" knowledge through their military experience and training. Many of these skills are directly applicable to the oil and natural gas industry, making them ideal candidates for energy jobs. These are
- [Local Students Score a Job and Life Skills Over Summer Vacation](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/local-students-score-a-job-and-life-skills-over-summer-vacation/) - This summer, Chalmette Refining, in partnership with the St. Bernard Parish Career Solutions Center and NOLA Youth Works Summer Employment Program, is donating $40,000 ($20,000 for each program) to fund meaningful employment and educational experiences for youth in St. Bernard Parish and Algiers. The Summer Partners Program kicked off on June 12, 2017. Each summer
- [LOGA President Don Briggs Named LAGCOE Looey](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/loga-president-don-briggs-named-lagcoe-looey/) - Via The Advertiser Louisiana Oil & Gas Association President Don Briggs will serve as LAGCOE Looey for Louisiana's largest oil and natural gas trade show. The LAGCOE Looey was created in the 1950s to represent every person in the state's oil industry. "The oil and gas industry is a cornerstone of our culture and
- [LSU Study: Gulf Coast Oil and Natural Gas to Rebound](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lsu-study-gulf-coast-oil-and-natural-gas-to-rebound/) - Via The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report The Louisiana oil industry is expected to rebound in the coming years and natural gas will continue driving billions in investment in the state, according to an LSU study released today. But because the recent downturn in the oil industry was so severe and prices are not forecast
- [Cheniere launches $500 million LNG contract with Korea](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/cheniere-launches-500-million-lng-contract-with-korea/) - via The Advocate Korea Gas Corp. signed a 20-year supply agreement in January 2012 to buy liquefied natural gas from Cheniere Energy Inc.'s Sabine Pass export facility in Cameron Parish. On Sunday, the companies held a ceremony to mark the start of the deal at Sabine Pass. Under the contract, Korea Gas, known as KOGAS,
- [ConocoPhillips helps preserve Louisiana's coast](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/conocophillips-helps-preserve-louisianas-coast/) - via NOLA.com | Sara Sneath While six Louisiana parishes are blaming oil and gas companies in a lawsuit for coastal wetland loss, one such company is contributing to a project aimed at saving the state's coastline. ConocoPhillips is the main investor for an effort to disrupt storm surges by seeding wetlands with black mangroves, according to WBUR radio
- [Scott Angelle praises Louisiana BSEE employees](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/scott-angelle-praises-louisiana-bsee-employees/) - via The Daily Advertiser Scott Angelle had lots to tell and lots to absorb on his five-day trek across the Gulf Coast that ended Friday. The new director of the federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement — he took charge of that agency as a Trump administration appointment May 23 — met with industry
- [The people of the industry are the people of the state](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/the-people-of-the-industry-are-the-people-of-the-state/) - [av_one_fourth first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation='' mobile_display=''] [av_image src='http://growlouisianacoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_5270-286x300.jpg' attachment='2058' attachment_size='medium' align='center' styling='' hover='' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' admin_preview_bg=''][/av_image] [/av_one_fourth][av_one_fourth min_height='' vertical_alignment='av-align-top' space='' margin='0px' margin_sync='true' padding='0px' padding_sync='true' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' radius_sync='true' background_color='' src='' attachment='' attachment_size='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat' animation=''
- [Mauser investing $10M in Geismar plant](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/mauser-investing-10m-in-geismar-plant/) - via Greater Baton Rouge Business Report The Mauser Group, a German-based industrial packaging company, plans to invest $10 million in a new packaging and logistics facility in Geismar, near the company’s major industrial customers. Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Mauser Group CEO Hans-Peter Schaefer announced the project today. The Geismar site was a logical
- [CCA Louisiana, Shell Oil Build Big Jack's Reef in Calcasieu Lake](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/cca-louisiana-shell-oil-build-big-jacks-reef-in-calcasieu-lake/) - Via CCA Louisiana On Wednesday, Coastal Conservation Association Louisiana, along with Shell Oil, Building Conservation Trust (CCA's National Habitat Program), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Lotte Corp, Road Rock Recycling and DLS Energy hosted government officials, volunteers and media members to view the installation of Big Jack’s Reef in the southeast portion
- [Oil company invests in preserving Louisiana's coast, its business: report](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-company-invests-in-preserving-louisianas-coast-its-business-report/) - via NOLA.com | Sara Sneath While six Louisiana parishes are blaming oil and gas companies in a lawsuit for coastal wetland loss, one such company is contributing to a project aimed at saving the state's coastline. ConocoPhillips is the main investor for an effort to disrupt storm surges by seeding wetlands with black mangroves, according to WBUR
- [Steve Scalise: I will not allow coastal restoration money to be raided](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/steve-scalise-i-will-not-allow-coastal-restoration-money-to-be-raided/) - U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise discussed the vitality of Louisiana's oil and natural gas industry to the survival of the state's coast in a recent article on NOLA.com. "As hurricane season begins, we should all make preparations to protect our families and homes in the event a storm heads our way. Similarly, we must do all
- [Shell's Geismar project to become the largest alpha olefins producer in the world](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shells-geismar-project-to-become-the-largest-alpha-olefins-producer-in-the-world/) - via PennEnergy Shell Chemical LP (Shell) is making good progress on the main construction of its fourth linear alpha olefins (AO) unit at its chemicals manufacturing site in Geismar, Louisiana, USA. The 425,000-tonne-per-year capacity increase will make Shell’s Geismar site the largest AO producer in the world. "This is one of Shell’s largest chemicals investments in the USA,”
- [LOGA and LMOGA Issue Letter to Trump in Support of GOMESA](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/loga-and-lmoga-issue-letter-to-trump-in-support-of-gomesa/)
- [Letters: Court was right to nix lawsuit](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/letters-court-was-right-to-nix-lawsuit/) - In this opinion article by Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) Executive Director Melissa Landry on The Advocate, she says that John Barry's May 25 letter included alternative facts about the oil and natural gas industry. "Fake news has been a major topic of discussion lately. While most of this debate has focused on national issues,
- [The Faces of Louisiana Oil and Gas](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/the-faces-of-louisiana-oil-and-gas/) - The oil and natural gas industry touches the lives of Louisiana citizens everyday. Join thousands of individuals across the state who are standing up for our industry jobs by sharing your story with us! View more stories here.
- [Louisianan, Offshore Expert Appointed to Lead Federal Offshore Oil and Safety Agency](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisianan-offshore-expert-appointed-to-lead-federal-offshore-oil-and-safety-agency/) - via Nola.com Scott Angelle, former Public Service Commissioner and former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, was appointed to lead the Federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) by President Donald Trump. Interior Secretary, Ryan Zink, announced Angelle as the director of the agency overseeing offshore oil and natural gas safety in
- [How to Stay on the Road to Recovery](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/how-to-stay-on-the-road-to-recovery/) - In this opinion article by The American Press, they discuss how Louisiana can position itself to get more business investments, which includes legal reform. "The actions by President Trump to rejuvenate that oil and gas industries has given new hope to Louisiana and other energy producing states, including coal, that recovery is on the way.
- [Morgan City Supplier Merges with OEG Offshore](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/morgan-city-supplier-meres-with-oeg-offshore/) - OEG Offshore announced on May 1, 2017, that it would be merging with Cargo Specialist Paragon Industries. OEG Offshore specializes in producing and delivering customized mini containers, dry van containers, offshore baskets, pumps and filters, and a variety of other containment and utility products. The firm was founded in 2010 in Aberdeen, Scotland when Vertec
- [Members of Congress Get First-Hand Look at Louisiana's Energy Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/members-of-congress-get-first-hand-look-at-louisianas-energy-industry/) - U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, led eight members of Congress through a tour of Louisiana's offshore energy operations to educate them on the importance of the industry's role in our state's community and way of life. This opinion article by the Daily Comet, gives you an inside look on the day. "Members of Congress got
- [LABI: Business is Paying More than Its “Fair Share” in Louisiana](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/labi-business-is-paying-more-than-its-fair-share-in-louisiana/) - A recent Louisiana Association for Business and Industry report broke down Louisiana's business tax compared to other states in the nation. The report asserted that Louisiana businesses pay above the national average. Our lawmakers need to take bold approaches to ensure that Louisiana has a pro-business climate in order to grow jobs in the state.
- [YPE 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil Benefiting Big Class](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/ype-2nd-annual-crawfish-boil-benefiting-big-class/) - Join YPE and GLAC this Saturday, May 13 from 4 - 7 p.m., for crawfish and mingling with energy professionals at Urban South Brewery. Click here for details.
- [ExxonMobil and Employees Contribute More Than $2.6 Million to Louisiana Colleges and Universities](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/exxonmobil-and-employees-contribute-more-than-2-6-million-to-louisiana-colleges-and-universities/) - ExxonMobil and its employees contributed more than $2.6 million to institutions of higher education across Louisiana as part of the ExxonMobil Foundation’s 2016 Educational Matching Gift Program. ExxonMobil employees, retirees, directors and surviving spouses contributed $761,000 to 21 Louisiana colleges and universities, which was matched by more than $1,900,000 in unrestricted grants from the ExxonMobil
- [GNO, Inc.: The Job of Business is to Create Jobs](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/gno-inc-the-job-of-business-is-to-create-jobs/) - There is a misleading idea circulating in Louisiana that business don’t pay taxes. Let’s set the record straight. Businesses pay nearly half of all Sales Taxes in Louisiana, 47%, totaling $2.8B in 2015. Further, businesses paid an estimated $3B in Property Taxes in Louisiana in 2015, more than half of all collected in the state.
- [State Legislators Visit BP Port Allen Lubricants Plant](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/state-legislators-visit-bp-port-allen-lubricants-plan/) - Five of Louisiana's elected officials visited the BP Port Allen Lubricants Plant on Tuesday, April 4 for an up-close look at the work the plant does on a daily basis. During this visit, Senator Sharon Hewitt, Representative Julie Emerson, Representative Beryl Amedee, Representative Jack McFarland and Representative Gary Carter, Jr. toured the plant and spoke
- [Chevron Continues to Support LSU with $850,000 Academics Investment, Energy Leaders Scholarship](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/chevron-continues-support-lsu-850000-academics-investment-energy-leaders-scholarship/) - Chevron Continues to Support LSU Through $850,000 Philanthropic Gift via Louisiana State University Through its University Partnership Program, Chevron generously donated $850,000 to the LSU Foundation in support of 34 individual units, student organizations and colleges across campus, which include the E. J. Ourso College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Science, Student Affairs
- [YPE New Orleans, GLAC Happy Hour - April 13, 2017](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/ype-new-orleans-glac-happy-hour-april-13-2017/) - Mix and mingle with energy professionals and get the latest on GLAC's efforts in supporting Louisiana's energy industry. RSVP here.
- [Edison Chouest Offshore extends alliance with BP for services in the Gulf of Mexico](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/edison-chouest-offshore-extends-alliance-bp-services-gulf-mexico/) - Via The New Orleans Advocate | Advocate Staff Report Edison Chouest Offshore and its associated companies announced a 30-month alliance with BP to continue a range of services in the Gulf of Mexico. Chouest and BP have worked together for more than eight years. The new agreement will continue to include Chouest affiliates ECO for
- [Trial Lawyer Suits Against the Oil and Gas Industry –  Courts Say No…Again](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/trial-lawyer-suits-oil-gas-industry-courts-say-noagain/) - U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Trial Lawyer Appeal Again. SLFPA-E Case Thrown Out for the Third Time. Following is a statement from Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt regarding today’s decision by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denying a rehearing of a 3-0 Appeals Court decision dismissing the Southeast Louisiana Flood
- [A Stable, Positive Business Climate is Essential to Louisiana’s Economic Future](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/stable-positive-business-climate-essential-louisianas-economic-future/) - Statement regarding ExxonMobil locating record-breaking facility in Texas, not Louisiana Following is a statement from Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt regarding ExxonMobil’s announcement to develop a petrochemical plant in San Patricio County, Texas, which will generate more than $50 billion in economic output during the first six years. “More states are competing for
- [Shell, energy companies help CCA build new artificial reef in Calcasieu Lake](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-energy-companies-help-cca-build-new-artificial-reef-calcasieu-lake/) - via Coastal Conservation Association CCA Louisiana and the Lake Charles CCA Chapter have announced plans for a new artificial reef to be built in southeastern Calcasieu Lake this spring. The project will be a joint effort along with Shell Oil, Building Conservation Trust (CCA's National Habitat Program), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and
- [Wanhua Chemical chooses Louisiana for $1.12 billion plant](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/wanhua-chemical-chooses-louisiana-1-12-billion-plant/) - Economist: Key resource enticing China, others to Louisiana for megaprojects like one announced Monday Via The Advocate | Ted Griggs A $1.12 billion manufacturing complex planned by Wanhua Chemical is the latest in a string of foreign megaprojects for Louisiana and second major one from mainland China, potentially a sign of more to come. “The
- [Court sends clear message: lawsuits won't save coast](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/court-sends-clear-message-lawsuits-wont-save-coast/) - Via The Advocate | Sen. Sharon Hewitt Earlier this month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit unanimously upheld a district court decision to dismiss the very first coastal lawsuit filed in Louisiana. The precedent-setting ruling leaves little doubt that the ongoing battle over coastal litigation is an ill-conceived distraction — an
- [Forbes.com: Texas Set To Repeal The Most Terrible Of Taxes, While Neighboring Louisiana Looks To Impose It](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/forbes-com-texas-set-repeal-terrible-taxes-neighboring-louisiana-looks-impose/) - This year President Trump and the GOP Congress will pass a tax reform bill that reduces personal and corporate income tax rates, implements full business expensing and moves to a “territorial” – as opposed to “worldwide” tax system. Though there is much excitement about the prospect of the first federal tax code overhaul in three
- [The value of oil and natural gas in modern medicine](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/value-oil-natural-gas-modern-medicine/) - Via International Association of Geophysical Contractors Products derived from oil and natural gas are critical components of items we use each day, from cosmetics and clothing, to advances in modern medicine. The oil and natural gas industry makes healthcare what it is today. Below are just a few examples of how the industry has revolutionized
- [ExxonMobil and Louisiana: More than a century of partnership and progress](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/exxonmobil-louisiana-century-partnership-progress/) - Technological advances have opened a gateway to new supplies of energy, which has helped lead a reemergence in American manufacturing. During the next 10 years, ExxonMobil is planning to invest more than $20 billion and expand manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Gulf region that will create thousands of jobs. In Louisiana, ExxonMobil operates 33 facilities
- [Cheniere Energy to export Canada's first LNG](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/cheniere-energy-export-canadas-first-lng/) - U.S. Looks Set to Export First LNG on Canada's Behalf Via Bloomberg | Naureen Malik and Stephen Cunningham Canada’s first exports of liquefied natural gas may soon be heading overseas -- from a port in Louisiana. A year ago, Cheniere Energy Inc. built an LNG export terminal along Louisiana’s coast and became the only company
- [Trial Lawyer Suits Against the Oil and Gas Industry – Courts Are Saying They’re a Bad Idea](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/trial-lawyer-suits-oil-gas-industry-courts-saying-theyre-bad-idea/) - U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Upholds Lower Court in Favor of Louisiana’s Largest Industry – Trial Lawyer Harassment Efforts Need to Stop Following is a statement from Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt regarding the decision by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown’s February 2015
- [Shell, Mitsui to start deepwater projects in the Gulf of Mexico](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-mitsui-start-deepwater-projects-gulf-mexico/) - Shell, Mitsui subsidiaries to start Kaikias deepwater project in the Gulf of Mexico Via The Advocate | Advocate staff report Subsidiaries of Royal Dutch Shell and Mitsui Oil Exploration Co. are going forward with the development of the Kaikias deepwater project in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast. Shell Offshore Inc. and MOEX
- [2017 Oil & Natural Gas Industry Day at the Louisiana State Capitol Grounds](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/2017-oil-natural-gas-industry-day-louisiana-state-capitol-grounds/) - The oil and natural gas industry is essential to Louisiana’s economy, produces some of the highest paying jobs in all 64 parishes and is the No. 1 private investor in Louisiana’s coast. Tuesday, May 2, is a pivotal day for our state’s industry this year. Show support by joining us in Baton Rouge and
- [Louisiana must solve trade, regulation issues to prosper](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-must-solve-trade-regulation-issues-prosper/) - U.S., Louisiana must solve trade, business regulation issues to prosper, experts say via The Advocate|Ted Griggs Federal and state governments must resolve trade and business regulation issues. For Louisiana, not doing so could see the wrong kind of exports — like chasing its oil and gas industry out of state or out of the country, an
- [$1.5 billion proposed facility to serve energy exploration](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/1-5-billion-proposed-facility-serve-energy-exploration/) - Port Cameron: Proposed $1.5 billion deep-water staging facility will serve area's offshore energy needs via American Press|John Guidroz Port Cameron executive director Ted Falgout said the potential for the deep-water staging facility to serve the offshore energy needs in the Gulf of Mexico is endless. The proposed $1.5 billion port will be built on 500
- [CPRA Needs to Hear from the Working Families of the Oil and Natural Gas Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/cpra-needs-hear-working-families-oil-natural-gas-industry/) - Louisiana's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is calling for public comment on the released draft of the 2017 Coastal Master Plan. The oil and natural gas industry is the state's No. 1 private investor in Louisiana's coast. As the working families and supporters of the industry in Louisiana, you know the coast is critical
- [BP Thunder Horse South Expansion Starts Up Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/bp-thunder-horse-south-expansion-starts-ahead-schedule-budget/) - Release date: 23 January 2017 Deepwater Gulf of Mexico start-up expected to add 50,000 barrels of production, marking latest major investment in U.S. offshore region HOUSTON - BP today announced that it has started up the Thunder Horse South Expansion project in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico 11 months ahead of schedule and $150 million
- [Experts: $100 oil bad, Gulf promising](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/experts-100-oil-bad-gulf-promising/) - Ken Stickney , kstickney@theadvertiser.com 5:42 p.m. CT Jan. 24, 2017 Panelists, seated, prepare for Tuesday discussion.(Photo: Ken Stickney, The Daily Advertiser) Expert insights on the oil and gas industry Tuesday provided these surprising opinions at an International Society of Automation luncheon in Lafayette: $100-a-barrel crude oil is a bad thing. Offshore exploration and production will bounce back — big.
- [Energy startup, with Lafayette office, forms](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/energy-startup-lafayette-office-forms/) - ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT Jan 17, 2017 - 8:22 am SLANT Energy, a startup exploration and production company with offices in Lafayette and Wichita Falls, Texas, has secured a $30 million equity commitment from Dallas-based Pearl Energy Investments. SLANT, which stands for South Louisiana and North Texas, will focus on developing shallow, conventional oil and gas fields
- [Louisiana's oil and natural gas industry is doing its part for the coast. It has for decades.](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisianas-oil-natural-gas-industry-part-coast-decades/) - The oil and natural gas industry has been an economic partner and steward of Louisiana’s working coast for more than a century. It is providing a significant portion of the funding that will make the Coastal Master Plan a reality. Any honest evaluation of the past, as well as the efforts to protect the future,
- [Industry Professionals Lunch & Learn](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/industry-professionals-lunch-learn/) - On Wednesday, GLAC and oil and natural gas industry professionals gathered at Energy Citizen and IAGC's Seismic Workshop to further educate themselves on how the the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)'s Gulf of Mexico Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement can impact offshore energy exploration. The industry learned that "Alternative A" best supports energy exploration.
- [Louisiana appears on 'Judicial Hellholes' list](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-appears-judicial-hellholes-list/) - Gov. Edwards’ good ol’ boy approach to litigation lands Louisiana on U.S. ‘Judicial Hellholes’ list via Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch BATON ROUGE, LA— Gov. John Bel Edwards’ controversial push to hire his top campaign supporters to represent the state in lawsuits potentially worth billions of dollars earned Louisiana a spot on the American Tort Reform
- [Standing together in 2017](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/standing-together-2017/) - 2017 marks our fourth year proudly advocating for and raising awareness of the importance of the oil and natural gas industry and all the benefits it brings to Louisiana. We want to thank all of the working families who support the industry and continue to join with us to educate our neighbors, friends and
- [Targeting oil and natural gas is really targeting the people of Louisiana](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/targeting-oil-natural-gas-really-targeting-people-louisiana/) - GLAC Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt discusses the dangers of suing businesses and shows appreciation to those standing up for the industry in a letter to the editor published on Houma Today. "Thank you to Parish Presidents Gordon Dove and Jimmy Cantrelle as well as their parish councils and the dozens of organizations who represent thousands
- [Shell donation leads to miles of restoration across Louisiana coast](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-donation-leads-miles-restoration-across-louisiana-coast/) - Thanks to a $1 million grant from Shell Oil Co. to kick start the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana Oyster Shell Recycling Program, more than 4.5 miles of reef habitat across the Louisiana coast has been created. The program has been named the largest of its kind nationwide and is moving into the second phase
- [BP's long-term commitment to Gulf of Mexico with Mad Dog Phase 2](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/bps-long-term-commitment-gulf-mexico-mad-dog-phase-2/) - One of BP's most anticipated projects in the Gulf of Mexico has been approved, highlighting the company's long-term commitment to the United States. Mad Dog Phase 2 will be the second platform constructed in the super-giant Mad Dog field and will be capable of producing 140,000 gross barrels of crude oil per day from up
- [Chevron contributes $1 million to STEM Education Lab](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/chevron-contributes-1-million-stem-education-lab/) - Chevron donated $1 million to Delgado Community College, in partnership with The Fab Foundation, to build a state-of-the-art facility that focuses on stimulating student and community members' interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Fab Lab NOLA gives attendees opportunities to create almost anything they can imagine using equipment such as laser cutters,
- [Pro-Offshore Jobs Event - Nov. 9](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/pro-offshore-jobs-event-nov-9/)
- [Benefits of increasing energy development](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/benefits-increasing-energy-development/) - Increasing oil and natural gas development has several key benefits, such as creating more jobs and generating additional government revenue. The American Petroleum Institute (API), dedicated to maintaining a strong and viable oil and natural gas industry in the United States, maps out the pros in further developing the industry.
- [We need YOUR voice](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/we-need-your-voice/) - As special interest groups rally to end energy exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, it is up to us to stand up for continued safe exploration in the Gulf. Next week, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is holding a public comment meeting for its five-year plan for exploration. We need you to attend and provide
- [LOUISIANA’S OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY IS PAYING ITS PART FOR THE COAST.  IT HAS FOR DECADES.](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisianas-oil-natural-gas-industry-paying-part-coast-decades/) - Following is a statement from Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt in response to comments made by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards regarding the investments of the state’s oil and natural gas industry in Louisiana’s coast. “With all of the issues facing the people of Louisiana, it is disappointing that Governor Edwards would lash
- [SCIA supports Terrebonne Parish President Dove’s position to not sue oil companies](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/scia-supports-terrebonne-parish-president-doves-position-not-sue-oil-companies/) - From South Central Industrial Association (SCIA): SCIA represents more than 250 member companies with over 200,000 employees within the parishes of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary, many of whom are engaged in servicing the oil and gas operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and around the world. We serve as the economic engine for the
- [LABI: Sue or Get Out of the Way](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/labi-sue-get-way/) - From the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI): On September 21, 2016, a letter was signed and sent by Governor John Bel Edwards to multiple coastal parishes in the state of Louisiana to “encourage” them to sue oil and gas companies in their parishes, as well as those that previously operated in the area.
- [Stronger Together: It's Time to Speak Out](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/stronger-together-time-speak/) - Governor John Bel Edwards released a letter to Louisiana parish elected officials stating if the parishes do not file lawsuits against oil and gas companies, then the state will do so on their behalf. These lawsuits are not looking out for Louisiana residents. They are just helping trial lawyers rake in millions in fees.
- [Garret Graves: Targeting oil and gas is not the answer](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/garret-graves-targeting-oil-gas-not-answer/) - In a letter to Gov. John Bel Edwards, Rep. Garret Graves addresses the targeting of Louisiana's oil and gas industry. "Recent reports of your efforts to force parishes in the State of Louisiana to sue energy companies that have operated in the state are shocking, appear to lack a comprehensive understanding of Louisiana's coastal crisis and fail
- [Deepwater rig expansion in Port Fourchon](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/deepwater-rig-expansion-port-fourchon/) - Plans to develop the Gulf of Mexico's first purpose-built, deepwater rig repair and refurbishment facility for the oil and gas industry are moving forward. "What's so exciting to us about this deeper water development is that it will allow us to truly service the entire industrial life cycle of the assets for our tenants and
- [SCIA supports the position to not sue oil companies](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/scia-supports-position-not-sue-oil-companies/) - South Central Industrial Association (SCIA) represents more than 250 member companies with over 200,000 employees within the parishes of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary, many of whom are engaged in servicing the oil and gas operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and around the world. We serve as the economic engine for the bayou
- [Together, we are #LouisianaStrong](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/together-we-are-louisianastrong/) - Two weeks ago, devastating, historic floods hit south Louisiana. Many of our friends and neighbors lost everything they owned and were displaced across the state. Many are just beginning a long road to recovery. For more than a century, the oil and gas industry has been present throughout Louisiana. We all know at least one of
- [Editorial: Edwards hires political supporters for oil and gas lawsuits](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/editorial-edwards-hires-political-supporters-oil-gas-lawsuits/) - "What's more, the governor appears to be supporting a scheme that could give the politically connected attorneys a big payout if a settlement of the cases is reached, deftly detouring the will of the Legislature. "Cynics might be forgiven for assuming the worst - that Edwards is in the back pocket of the trial lawyers who
- [Nation's only deepwater oil port completes 1.1 million capacity expansion](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/nations-deepwater-oil-port-completes-1-1-million-capacity-expansion/) - The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) has completed the first phase of its $75 million expansion project in Clovelly Hub near Galliano, Louisiana. The three new tanks join 15 others, bringing total above-ground capacity to 10.1 million barrels in addition to the 60 million-barrel underground capacity. This project employs hundreds of craftsmen, designers and engineers
- [OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY VITAL TO LIVELIHOODS OF 300,000 LOUISIANIANS](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-gas-industry-vital-livelihoods-300000-louisianians-2/) - Bureau of Ocean Energy Management should maintain current 2017-2022 plan as written. Public demonstrations taking place against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management lease sale completely disregard the way of life of hundreds of thousands of Louisianans that work in the energy industry daily, acting as the first step in the creation of products
- [Demonstration Outside BOEM Office Disrespects Livelihoods of 300,000 Louisianians](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/demonstration-outside-boem-office-disrespects-livelihoods-300000-louisianians/) - Bureau of Ocean Energy Management should maintain current 2017-2022 plan as written. The demonstration held Tuesday, Aug. 23, outside of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s office shows complete disregard for the oil and gas industry in Louisiana and the role it plays in each resident’s daily life. These charades ignore the way of life
- [Briggs: Louisiana's legal climate preventing coastal restoration](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/briggs-louisianas-legal-climate-preventing-coastal-restoration/) - In an interview with the Louisiana Record, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) President Don Briggs discussed how Louisiana's negative legal climate is halting the collaboration needed to restore our coast. "Over the past few years Louisiana's oil and gas production industry has faced increasing accusations and costly lawsuits claiming contribution to coastal erosion due
- [LAGCOE invests in future of oil and gas](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lagcoe-invests-future-oil-gas/) - To develop additional support for South Louisiana Community College's (SLCC) oil and gas education programs, the Louisiana Board of Regents has supplemented two endowments by the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE). The endowments include $60,000 toward a professorship to recruit and retrain instructors providing direct jobs to the oil and gas industry, as well as a
- [Coastal litigation ignores scientific research](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/coastal-litigation-ignores-scientific-research/) - As the industry continues fighting litigation, scientific and geological research is painting a different picture of the actual cause of coastal land loss. LSU geologist Roy Dokka, who died in 2011, argued the natural settling and sinking of land in the Gulf of Mexico causes more damage than man-made activities. “I think that human beings
- [La. Supreme Court ruling sets positive example](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/la-supreme-court-ruling-sets-positive-example/) - In a guest column written for The Daily Advertiser, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) President Don Briggs commends the Louisiana Supreme Court's refusal to consider an appeal by St. Tammany Parish and the group Concerned Citizens of St. Tammany to block Helis Oil Co.'s operations in the parish. "The industry can rest easy, knowing regulation remains
- [St. Tammany STEM workers earning more](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/st-tammany-stem-workers-earning/) - According to a report released Tuesday by the St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation (STEDF), workers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields are earning high wages in St. Tammany Parish compared to ten years ago. The oil and gas industry employs tens of thousands of Louisianians with STEM-related careers, such as petroleum engineers, geologists
- [Briggs: New offshore lease regulations have no basis](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/briggs-new-offshore-lease-regulations-no-basis/) - Last week, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced updated financial assurance and risk management requirements for offshore leases. Don Briggs, president of the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA), says these regulations will cause more harm than good. Briggs adds they are a solution to a problem that does not exist. "The new regulations will
- [Cameron LNG export expansion approved](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/cameron-lng-export-expansion-approved/) - Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG received federal permission to export an additional 1.41 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day to countries without a free-trade agreement with the United States. The U.S. Department of Energy's approval lifts Cameron LNG's export capacity to 24.92 million tons per year or 3.53 billion cubic feet per day. In a press release, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy praised the
- [Briggs: Lawsuits are driving away business from our state](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/briggs-lawsuits-driving-away-business-state/) - In a guest column written for the Louisiana Record, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) President Don Briggs states lawsuits against the oil and gas industry by several parishes is an attempt by trial lawyers to extort millions and drive the industry out of Louisiana. "This litigation is fueled by the same trial lawyers who have
- [Shell makes deepwater discovery in Gulf of Mexico](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-makes-deepwater-discovery-gulf-mexico/) - Shell announced a new deepwater exploration discovery in the Gulf of Mexico. Initial estimated recoverable resources for the Fort Sumter well are more than 125 million barrels of oil. "The Fort Sumter discovery builds upon Shell's global deep-water leadership," said Executive Vice President Exploration Ceri Powell. "These successes demonstrate there is still running room in the
- [Grow Louisiana Coalition Responds to Dismissal of the First Jefferson Parish Lawsuit Against the Oil and Gas Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/grow-louisiana-coalition-responds-dismissal-first-jefferson-parish-lawsuit-oil-gas-industry/) - Following is a statement from Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt regarding 24th Judicial District Court Judge Stephen D. Enright Jr.’s decision to dismiss the first coastal lawsuit in Jefferson Parish against the oil and gas industry. “Judge Enright Jr. agreed with what we’ve been saying all along – every oil and gas producer
- [Organization lends "helping hands" to Louisiana oilfield community](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/organization-lends-helping-hands-louisiana-oilfield-community/) - Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH), a nonprofit created by industry employees in 2003, has raised approximately $3.4 million to date to help individuals and families in the oilfield community facing financial hardship through no fault of their own. Raising money through corporate memberships and fundraisers, OHH hosts events throughout the year to raise awareness and financial support. Funds
- [Chevron invests in artificial-reef construction](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/chevron-invests-artificial-reef-construction/) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is installing an artificial reef near West End in Lake Pontchartrain, thanks to funding from Chevron and the Coastal Conservation Association. Approximately 2,200 tons of crushed concrete and limestone will be laid over an existing reef site before July to create an additional two to three feet of
- [SLCC offers Oil and Gas Production Technology diploma in fall 2016](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/slcc-offers-oil-gas-production-technology-diploma-fall-2016/) - In partnership with the regional oil and gas industry, South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) will begin offering a technical diploma in Oil and Gas Production Technology in fall 2016. The program will prepare students entering the workforce to quickly meet growing demands for more trained professionals in the field. Graduates will be able to demonstrate
- [LOGA: "Sue-and-settle" tactics against oil and gas industry will not work](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/loga-sue-settle-tactics-oil-gas-industry-will-not-work/) - In a guest column in The Hayride this week, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) President Don Briggs calls out coastal lawsuits against the oil and gas industry as unnecessary and less effective in moving toward the collective goal of restoring Louisiana's coast. Briggs says Gov. John Bel Edwards has threatened industry producers will spend
- [Only two weeks remain to voice your support for Gulf exploration](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/two-weeks-remain-voice-support-gulf-exploration/) - Thursday, June 16, is the last day to submit public comments about the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM)'s five-year plan for energy exploration in the Gulf of Mexico. This plan is vital to the more than 300,000 Louisianians working in and along the oil and gas industry. It is our responsibility to express the need for
- [Chevron, CCA support La coast with New Orleans artificial reef construction](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/chevron-cca-support-la-coast-new-orleans-artificial-reef-construction/) - On Tuesday, Chevron joined the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the installation of an artificial reef near West End on Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans. Approximately 2,200 tons of crushed granite and limestone were laid down to create a fish habitat, part of a larger effort to rebuild a boat
- [Louisiana’s Oil and Gas Industry Is the No. 1 Private Investor in  Louisiana’s Coast and Environment Today](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisianas-oil-gas-industry-no-1-private-investor-louisianas-coast-environment-today/) - Louisiana’s oil and gas industry is the No. 1 private investor in Louisiana’s coast and environment, and we have been for years. In his remarks today, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu talked about the role he thinks the oil and gas industry should play in addressing our coastal challenges. The fact is that the tens
- [Three reasons Louisiana needs your voice](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/three-reasons-louisiana-needs-voice/) - We only have until Thursday, June 16, to tell the Obama administration why oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico is crucial to our way of life as Louisianians. Here are three reasons why we need you to add comments of support to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM)'s five-year plan for energy exploration in
- [Thousands of jobs created by ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/1209-2/) - An economic study conducted by economist Dr. Loren Scott shows the direct, positive impact ExxonMobil had in Baton Rouge through 2014 and 2015. ExxonMobil operations in Baton Rouge have led to more than 26,800 jobs in East Baton Rouge Parish - one out of every eight jobs in the metro area. The Baton Rouge refinery alone has
- [New maritime firm provides 40 local jobs for New Orleans](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/new-maritime-firm-provides-40-local-jobs-new-orleans/) - New Orleanian Eddie Compass IV returned to Louisiana to start a maritime firm, Next Generation Marine, with his co-founder Julien Chouest II and is now providing jobs for 40 locals. Compass sees a vast ocean of opportunity for a small firm like his. "I believe the [oil and gas] market is
- [Time is now to make your voices heard](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/time-now-make-voices-heard/) - Protests against energy exploration are taking place during various industry events across Louisiana. In this letter to NOLA.com, Consumer Energy Alliance President David Holt encourages supporters of oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico to make their voices heard. "Poll after poll show that significant majorities within each of the proposed leasing regions
- [Legal climate in Louisiana makes it one of worst states for business](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/legal-climate-louisiana-makes-one-worst-states-business/) - Louisiana sits at the bottom of Chief Executive Magazine's 2016 Best & Worst States for Business rankings due to its litigious environment and budget crisis. Louisiana is ranked 37 overall, taking a significant fall from its seventh place spot in the 2015 rankings. Chief Executive Magazine asked 513 CEOs to rank states according to the
- [La. leaders call for continued oil and gas exploration in the Gulf](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/la-leaders-call-continued-oil-gas-exploration-gulf/) - The Louisiana House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution urging the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to maintain leasing in the Gulf of Mexico without restriction in the proposed 2017-2022 oil and gas leasing program. State Rep. Jean-Paul Coussan introduced the resolution and a similar resolution authored by Sen. Sharon Hewitt, SR116, is
- [Louisiana Needs Your Help on Monday, April 18!](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-needs-help-monday-april-18/) - Meeting in New Orleans will significantly impact Louisiana jobs and drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is asking the public to comment on its proposed plan that outlines oil and gas drilling and exploration in the Gulf of Mexico for the next five years during a meeting at the
- [Supporters stand for the future of La. oil and gas in New Orleans](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/supporters-stand-future-la-oil-gas-new-orleans/) - On Monday, industry supporters from around the state came to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) public meeting to learn about and comment on the federal government's five-year plan for oil and gas exploration for 2017-2022. GLAC joined attendees in voicing support for continued industry investment in Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico.
- [U.S. Congressmen tour rig, visit with Louisiana oil and gas leaders, local businesses](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/u-s-congressmen-tour-rig-visit-louisiana-oil-gas-leaders-local-businesses/) - U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise hosted several congressmen on a tour of an oil rig off the coast of Louisiana, which was followed by a roundtable discussion with the state's industry and business leaders. During the discussion, organizations including South Central Industrial Association (SCIA) and Port Fourchon local business owners asked the eight congressmen to help
- [Hundreds From Across Louisiana Unite to Show Leaders Importance of Oil and Gas at Industry Day](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/hundreds-across-louisiana-unite-show-leaders-importance-oil-gas-industry-day/) - More than 450 leaders, workers and supporters came together Tuesday, April 5, to show support for Louisiana's future and most important economic driver at the 2016 Oil & Gas Industry Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, which featured appearances and remarks
- [20-year oil and gas industry forecast](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/20-year-oil-gas-industry-forecast/) - On Tuesday, Grow Louisiana Coalition partnered with BP America to host the Energy Outlook 2035 event at the LSU Center for Energy Studies to provide insight on what the oil and gas industry is predicted to look like over the next 20 years. BP's chief U.S. economist Mark Finley told attendees global energy demand will
- [Shell Geismer expansion to create over 1,500 jobs](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-geismer-expansion-create-1500-jobs/) - This week, Shell announced it is starting a $717 million, 800-acre expansion at its plant in Geismar, Louisiana. The plant will add to the existing three complexes, which already employs 650 workers. According to Shell officials and Gov. John Bel Edwards, the project will create 1,500 construction jobs and 20 permanent jobs when it opens
- [Lawsuits bring more harm than good](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lawsuits-bring-harm-good/) - This week, Don Briggs, president of the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA), spoke with the Louisiana Record about how lawsuits against oil and gas companies in our state bring harm to the economies of local communities. Lawsuit abuse is one of the biggest issues impacting business investments and developments in Louisiana. Lawsuits filed against
- [ExxonMobil readies La. students for their futures](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/exxonmobil-readies-la-students-futures/) - The National Math + Science Initiative's (NMSI) College Readiness Program is expanding in Louisiana schools following a $13 million investment from ExxonMobil. The partnership will provide students and schools across the state with the resources and support systems needed to succeed in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. Mark Northcutt, manager of ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge refinery,
- [CITGO, volunteers restore Grand Isle habitats](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/citgo-volunteers-restore-grand-isle-habitats/) - CITGO Caring for Our Coast, an initiative focused on natural habitat restoration and wetlands conservation nationwide, recently contributed to restoration efforts in Grand Isle, Louisiana. CITGO employees joined volunteers from the Nature Conservancy, Grand Isle State Park and Grand Isle School planted beach vegetation to stabilize the dune ridges of the Grand Isle shoreline, creating
- [Lawsuits ineffective, only benefiting lawyers](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lawsuits-ineffective-benefiting-lawyers/) - This week, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) Executive Director Melissa Landry spoke with the Louisiana Record about the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E)'s lawsuit against oil and gas companies. Landry said legal efforts by SLFPA-E are only benefiting the lawyers that filed the suit and are wasting valuable state dollars. "This futile legal battle
- [La. leader fights for industry funding of coastal restoration](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/la-leader-fights-industry-funding-coastal-restoration/) - Louisiana's oil and gas industry is the largest contributor to the well-being of our state's coast, with an estimated $176 million in funds going to restoration efforts in the next year. Despite these vital coastal funds coming directly from the industry's operations in Louisiana, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy says the recently proposed federal budget seeks
- [Energy company remains focused on Louisiana projects](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/energy-company-remains-focused-louisiana-projects/) - Texas-based CB&I says it will continue seeking investments in petrochemical and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects along Louisiana's coast. CB&I's ongoing projects in Louisiana include an ethane cracker plant in Lake Charles and LNG units for Cameron LNG in Hackberry. In the midst of low oil prices, energy engineering and construction companies like CB&I are
- [Louisiana, oil industry need each other more than ever: Letter](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-oil-industry-need-ever-letter/) - Chris John, president of Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association (LMOGA), said in a recent guest column for the Daily Advertiser that this is the moment the state and the oil and gas industry need to stand together. "The oil and gas industry is lucky to be one of the biggest economic engines of the
- [New program encourages student specialization in industrial fields](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/new-program-encourages-student-specialization-industrial-fields/) - In December, Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) awarded technical certifications to seven active duty military members as part of its newly-formed advanced welding program. BPCC's advanced welding program offers courses for Certified Welding Supervisors and Certified Welding Inspectors. It also provides students with the option to complete a Technical Competency Area (TCA) with designated courses from
- [Looking to the future of the industry: Stand together, Louisiana](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/looking-future-industry-stand-together-louisiana/) - During these uncertain times for our state and nation's oil and gas industry, it is more important than ever that we stick together and show our support for the industry. In this article, Don Briggs, president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, says that despite recent difficulties, the industry's more than 100-year relationship with
- [Fix Louisiana's legal climate. Grow our economy.](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/fix-louisianas-legal-climate-grow-economy/) - Louisiana must change its attitude toward lawsuits. Last year, our state was ranked as having the second worst legal climate in the country by the Institute for Legal Reform. This video from Faces of Lawsuit Abuse explains the impact our legal system has on our economy and job growth here. This issue hurts business investments in every industry
- [ConocoPhillips invests $450k in restoring Lafourche Parish](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/conocophillips-invests-450k-restoring-lafourche-parish/) - ConocoPhillips, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and Ducks Unlimited have partnered with Lafourche Parish to restore approximately 60 acres of marsh in Golden Meadow. More than one million dollars, with $450,000 from ConocoPhillips, will be used to restore the coastline. The project will create habitat and help protect the south Lafourche levee's edge from daily wave
- [Industry companies move forward with restoration project](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/industry-companies-move-forward-restoration-project/) - The first phase of the America's WETLAND Foundation (AWF) Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) Shoreline Stabilization and Restoration Project is complete. This phase stabilizes the Gulf-facing side of the GIWW where embankments are continuously lost to tidal surge, threatening freshwater marshes and destroying private lands bordering the canal. Both traditional and innovative technology were used in the form of
- [GEST study proves offshore regulations detrimental to Louisiana economy](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/gest-study-proves-offshore-regulations-detrimental-louisiana-economy/) - A study by the Gulf Economic Survival Team (GEST) and economic consultant company Wood Mackenzie says proposed offshore safety regulations by the federal government will significantly impact Louisiana's economy. "Our nation as a whole would feel the impact of reduced domestic energy production stemming from this rule, with a particularly harsh blow to Gulf energy-producing
- [Oil and gas industry supports UNO environmental study](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-gas-industry-supports-uno-environmental-study/) - Oil and gas companies and support organizations provided funding and data to the University of New Orleans (UNO) to study the effects of rising sea levels on Louisiana's coast. Schlumberger Limited, the largest oilfield services company in the world, donated three-dimensional seismic data covering Lake Borgne. The data, originally acquired more than a decade ago
- [A lifetime in the industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lifetime-industry/) - At 90-years-old, Paul Hilliard has seen the ups and down of Louisiana's oil and gas industry, and one constant has remained with him throughout his career: despite challenges, the industry will prevail. Hilliard is the president of Badger Oil, an independent oil company based in Lafayette that he built from the ground up in the
- [Lifting of oil export ban to boost La. economy](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lifting-oil-export-ban-boost-la-economy/) - According to Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association (LMOGA) President Chris John, the lifting of the U.S. crude oil export ban will bring numerous benefits to Louisiana and the rest of the country. In a recent column in the Daily Advertiser, John said he expects economies to be boosted while providing additional jobs, with some
- [Oil and gas continues investing in Plaquemines Parish](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-gas-continues-investing-plaquemines-parish/) - A major investment is coming to Louisiana, as two companies, Venture Global LNG, a Washington, D.C.-based energy firm, and Louisiana LNG Energy LLC based in Houston, announced plans to build large facilities in Plaquemines Parish to export natural gas to the world market. Venture Global is looking to build a facility near Pointe a la
- [Industry ready to work with new state leaders](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/industry-ready-work-new-state-leaders/) - Last week, Don Briggs, president of Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, wrote a guest column in The Hayride, in which he said how the oil and gas industry looks forward to working together with Louisiana's new leaders to address the challenges the industry and the state faces in order to grow our economy and jobs
- [Companies fund restoration of miles of shoreline in Lafourche Parish](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/companies-fund-restoration-miles-shoreline-lafourche-parish/) - Industry companies are working with the state and environmental groups to protect and restore Louisiana's coast. Chevron, Shell and CITGO, recently announced contribution to the America's WETLAND Foundation's $1.2 million Gulf-side embankment stabilization project. The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Shoreline Stabilization & Restoration Project will restore four miles of embankment along both sides of the Gulf
- [Thank you for making your voices heard in 2015: Bring on 2016](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/thank-making-voices-heard-2015-bring-2016/) - In 2015, we made significant strides in letting the people and leaders of Louisiana know about the importance of our state's oil and gas industry. More than 11,000 Louisianians signed up to join Grow Louisiana Coalition and showed their support for our most important industry and the nearly 300,000 Louisiana citizens working in it. This year
- [Shell gives students industry scholarships](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-gives-students-industry-scholarships/) - More than a dozen students of South Louisiana Community College were recognized as Shell's Two-Year Associate and Technology Scholarship recipients at the Louisiana Community and Technical College System board meeting Wednesday in Morgan City. The scholarship is available to students seeking an education to obtain employment in industries that use and control mechanical, physical or
- [You're invited: Coastal restoration project in Plaquemines Parish](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/youre-invited-coastal-restoration-project-plaquemines-parish/) - Shell and Dickie Brennan & Co. invites you to travel to Buras, Louisiana for a day of coastal restoration on Nov. 20. The event is part of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana's (CRCL) Oyster Shell Recycling initiative, which launched in June 2014 after receiving $1 million from Shell. It is now the largest shell-recycling
- [STEM education crucial for next generation of industry workers](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/stem-education-crucial-next-generation-industry-workers/) - This week, Leslie Jacobs, founder of Educate Now! and former member of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, discussed the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to building a strong industry workforce in an opinion article in The Times-Picayune. Following is an excerpt from the article: "Over the next 10 years,
- [Volunteers needed tomorrow: Help restore the coast](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/volunteers-needed-tomorrow-help-restore-coast/) - Shell and Dickie Brennan & Co. invite you to travel to Buras, Louisiana, for a day of coastal restoration tomorrow, Nov. 20. The event is part of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana's (CRCL) Oyster Shell Recycling initiative. Volunteers will help ensure future protection of shorelines by building reefs with the oyster shells. A chartered bus will
- [Industry companies, partners restore 2,500 acres of wetlands in Terrebonne Parish](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/industry-companies-partners-restore-2500-acres-wetlands-terrebonne-parish/) - On Tuesday, industry and environmental representatives celebrated the completion of three projects restoring more than 2,500 acres of coastal marsh at the Falgout Canal Marina in Theriot, Louisiana. Totaling $2.2 million, funding for the projects came from Ducks Unlimited, ConocoPhillips, Apache Louisiana Minerals, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, the North American Wetlands Conservation Council
- [Doors open to women in the industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/doors-open-women-industry/) - At a leadership event at the 2015 Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE), Elise Bouchner of Excelerant discussed the importance of women in the oil and gas industry, how women can thrive in the industry and what companies need to do to retain female employees. Bouchner offered the following suggestions to keep women in the energy workforce:
- [Shell invests $717 million in Ascension Parish](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-invests-717-million-ascension-parish/) - On Monday, Shell announced it will invest $717 million at the company's Ascension Parish complex, which includes its Geisman site, creating 20 new jobs and 93 indirect jobs. Shell estimates the project will also generate 1,000 construction jobs at peak building activity. The new Geismar site will greatly increase the company's total production capacity. "Our view
- [LAGCOE grows next generation of industry entrepreneurs](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lagcoe-grows-next-generation-industry-entrepreneurs/) - The 2015 Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE) added the brand new Energy Innovators Pitch Challenge, cosponsored by Innov8 Acadiana and the LEDA Opportunity Machine. LAGCOE innovators submitted challenge ideas earlier this year. On Thursday, 10 finalists will make their final pitch in front of a panel of investors and other attendees. "You're never able
- [$360 million investment in St. James Parish](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/360-million-investment-st-james-parish/) - Syngas Energy Holdings is planning to build a $360 million methonal plant in St. James Parish. This development will create up to 1,000 new jobs in the parish. Syngas Cheif Executive Officer Vas Kenyen says the company selected St. James Parish for several reasons, including the good business climate, abundant supply of natural gas, pipeline
- [Offshore safety presentation Nov. 4 at LSU](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/offshore-safety-presentation-nov-4-lsu/) - Renowned professor Jacqueline L. Weaver, who specializes in oil and gas law, will present a lecture titled "Offshore Safety after Macondo: Lowering Risks in the Gulf of Mexico and Globally" Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the LSU Laborde Energy Law Center. Keith Hall, associate professor of energy law and director of the Louisiana Mineral Law Institute,
- [Nicholls State University joins industry effort to preserve La. coast](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/nicholls-state-university-joins-industry-effort-preserve-la-coast/) - The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute and the Biology Department at Nicholls State University have begun collecting oyster shells to be recycled and used for coastal restoration by the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL). CRCL launched the Oyster Shell Recycling Program in June 2014, after receiving $1 million from Shell. It is now the
- [Nunez Community College seeks to grow industry workforce with new program](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/nunez-community-college-seeks-grow-industry-workforce-new-program/) - Nunez Community College will offer an Industrial Technology (PTEC) Fast Track Program in Jan. 2016. The program will provide students with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Technology (PTEC) in just 16 weeks. PTEC is a profession facing high demand and requiring advanced skill sets. Starting salaries are more than $50,000. Most positions
- [Network with industry professionals in New Orleans Tuesday](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/network-industry-professionals-new-orleans-tuesday/) - The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) will host a happy hour with its young professionals group, Emerging Leaders in Energy, in downtown New Orleans Tuesday, Nov. 10. This event offers attendees the opportunity to connect with professionals in the oil and gas industry across the U.S. for networking and career development, as well as to
- [Plaquemines Parish Council supports thousands of workers in decision to stop lawsuits threatening oil and gas industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/plaquemines-parish-council-supports-thousands-workers-decision-stop-lawsuits-threatening-oil-gas-industry/) - Pointe a La Hache, La. – Nov. 12, 2015 – With its vote to dismiss lawsuits against dozens of oil and gas companies, the Plaquemines Parish Council reaffirmed the importance of an industry that accounts for one of every five jobs in the parish and supports millions of dollars in tax revenue going to the
- [Rigs-to-Reef program gives inactive offshore oil rigs new life](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/rigs-reef-program-gives-inactive-offshore-oil-rigs-new-life/) - Oil and gas companies are committed to the well-being of Louisiana's coast and marine life. Shell is providing a new purpose for nonproductive offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico with its Rigs-to-Reef program. Recently, the inactive South Timbalier 301 B platform, located 75 miles off the coast of Louisiana, was converted into
- [Exxon donates $22,000 to LA Tech's College of Engineering and Science](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/exxon-donates-22000-la-techs-college-engineering-science/) - Representatives from ExxonMobil Corp. recently donated $22,000 to programs in Louisiana Tech University's College of Engineering and Science. Money from the donation will be disbursed among the chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering departments."These funds allow us to enhance the academic experience of our students and recruit and retain high quality faculty," said Dr. Hisham
- [Lawsuits pose threat to Louisiana jobs](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lawsuits-pose-threat-louisiana-jobs/) - During his speech to the South Central Industrial Association's monthly membership luncheon Tuesday, Joe Ellis, BP America's head of state and local government affairs, said that businesses large and small may not hire more people and will delay plans to add new equipment or projects out of fear of a lawsuit. "I believe in the legal
- [Louisiana's economic drivers spotlighted in special report](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisianas-economic-drivers-spotlighted-special-report/) - This week, Houma Courier and Daily Comet released its annual special section focusing on stories regarding the industries that fuel the economy in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes, as well as the state as a whole. The publication breaks down developments different industries have experienced in 2015 thus far and provides insight and predictions regarding where
- [Editorial: Protect oil and gas industry's contributions to Louisiana's coast](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/editorial-protect-oil-gas-industrys-contributions-louisianas-coast/) - Louisiana's oil and gas industry will be the primary funder of our state's coastal restoration efforts, if we are allowed our share of offshore revenue promised by the federal government in 2006. In this article, NOLA.com|The Times Picayune's editorial board tells Congress to stop attempting to repeal the law, which grants Louisiana and other Gulf
- [Bright future for Louisiana-based oil and gas startups](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/bright-future-louisiana-based-oil-gas-startups/) - On Tuesday, energy analyst John Westwood stressed the importance of innovation in the oil and gas industry and also provided an optimistic view of the future of the energy sector when speaking with four Louisiana-based oil and gas startups participating in the 12-week accelerator program ENERGYx. “What we have today is overproduction of U.S. shale at approximately
- [Lawsuit abuse impacts Louisiana's future](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lawsuit-abuse-impacts-louisianas-future/) - Lawsuit abuse is one of the biggest issues impacting business investments in Louisiana, which negatively affects our whole economy. Our state's leaders are taking notice and making legal reform a priority. On Tuesday, gubernatorial candidates U.S. Sen. David Vitter and Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne met in Baton Rouge to discuss lawsuit abuse in Louisiana and
- [Six ways to help Louisiana achieve success](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/six-ways-help-louisiana-achieve-success/) - There are many ways we can improve Louisiana's business climate and ensure a strong future for the oil and gas industry and job growth in our state. In an article for The Daily Advertiser, Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association (LMOGA) President Chris John details steps we can take to keep Louisiana competitive and to
- [Oil and gas workers join environmental volunteers in restoring the coast](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-gas-workers-join-environmental-volunteers-restoring-coast/) - More than 300 volunteers from CITGO and Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) came together Saturday for a dune restoration project at Constance Beach in Cameron Parish. The project was the largest single-day restoration effort CRCL has undertaken. "This is important for the coast, and it is important to be a part of the community,"
- [Plaquemines Gazette: LMOGA president talks low oil prices](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/plaquemines-gazette-lmoga-president-talks-low-oil-prices/) - The following is an article from The Plaquemines Gazette: September 29, 2015 By Kari Dequine Harden Chris John, president of Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA), discussed his take on the persistently low crude oil prices with a full house at last week’s Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry
- [Louisiana still ranks high in lawsuit abuse](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-still-ranks-high-lawsuit-abuse/) - Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) released a report Tuesday uncovering a multi-million dollar effort by lawyers to fight lawsuit abuse reforms. According to the report, by attempting to stop reforms, the trial attorneys harm our state's legal and economic climate, which directly impacts job growth in Louisiana. All Louisiana businesses, particularly those in the oil
- [EnergyX gives industry startups chance to grow](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/energyx-gives-industry-startups-chance-grow/) - Four Louisiana energy ventures have been chosen for The Idea Village's EnergyX program, which partners with the Southeast Louisiana Energy Initiative to assist petrochemical startups in the oil and gas industry. This fall, entrepreneurs in the energy sector will have 12 weeks to develop their marketing strategies and business plan with guidance from mentors and
- [Louisiana needs leaders to fight for our livelihoods: Don Briggs](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-needs-leaders-fight-livelihoods-don-briggs/) - In a column this week, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs explains why we need leaders who will fight to protect and grow jobs in Louisiana. "Tort reform is a coupling of laws and ideas with the intention of reforming the way our civil justice system currently works. The issue of tort reform is one that should
- [Women fuel the industry's future](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/women-fuel-industrys-future/) - On Friday, Sept. 25, and Friday, Oct. 2, South Central Industrial Association's (SCIA) Work It! Louisiana program is hosting an event for female high school sophomores interested in learning more about the oil and gas industry and why women are a key part of it. "Females Fueling Our Workforce" is designed to educate students interested in
- [Volunteers needed for shoreline restoration project in Sulphur](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/volunteers-needed-shoreline-restoration-project-sulphur/) - The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana and CITGO are hosting a dune restoration volunteer project on the Cameron coast this Saturday starting at 7 a.m. The goal of this project is to increase soil retention along the beach, promote dune growth, provide critical habitat for nesting birds and enhance protection to Highway 82 and the coastal communities of
- [Local firms lead in construction of first U.S. offshore wind farm](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/local-firms-lead-construction-first-u-s-offshore-wind-farm/) - Two Louisiana firms are playing a key role in constructing the nation's first offshore wind farm, Deepwater Wind Block Island, located off of Rhode Island's coast. Steel foundations for the wind farm's five turbines were designed by Keystone Engineering of Mandeville and built by Gulf Island Fabrication in Houma. The foundations were modeled off of offshore
- [Leaders fight for a strong coast and industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/leaders-fight-strong-coast-industry/) - Louisiana's oil and gas industry is investing in our state's environment and working with our communities and elected leaders to address the coastal challenges we face. In fact, offshore revenue from Louisiana oil and gas companies and their partners working in the Gulf of Mexico will be the primary funding source of our state's coastal restoration
- [Coalition for a Stronger Economy plans strategy to grow Louisiana](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/coalition-stronger-economy-plans-strategy-grow-louisiana/) - Several Louisiana business organizations have come together to create the Coalition for a Stronger Economy (CASE), which aims to get public officials behind strategies to help grow the state's business climate. The proposed strategies include developing the state's growing workforce throughout early childhood and secondary education, building infrastructure to sustain economic growth and improving the
- [Oil and gas industry is already investing in coastal restoration: A letter to the editor](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-gas-industry-already-investing-coastal-restoration-letter-editor/) - Since his ill-advised plan to hire trial lawyers outside of public view to sue oil and gas companies began at the Southeast Louisiana Flood Authority-East two years ago, John Barry has embarked on a seemingly endless journey to blame the state's oil and gas industry for the challenges Louisiana faces. The truth Barry wants us
- [Shell committed to a resilient New Orleans](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-committed-resilient-new-orleans/) - The energy industry has created projects, funded research and forged partnerships with the best scientists in the field to develop cutting-edge efforts to contribute to a ‪resilient‬ ‪‎New Orleans‬. As the ten year anniversary of that historic storm approaches, this unique film looks at the city’s comeback. Among those that helped the region get back
- [Looking back: Oil and gas industry recovery efforts after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/looking-back-oil-gas-industry-recovery-efforts-hurricanes-katrina-rita/) - As we all know, both Hurricanes Katrina and Rita had a serious impact throughout the state and Gulf Coast region, affecting the lives of nearly one million people. In the last decade, the industry has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into major conservation projects along Louisiana's coast. Revenue generated by oil and gas activity
- [La. legal climate ranks second worst in the U.S.](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/la-legal-climate-ranks-second-worst-u-s/) - As Louisianians, we have large stake in the future of our oil and gas industry, especially in tough times. This is the latest reason why we need to stand up for the industry in our state. A survey released today from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) ranks Louisiana at 49
- [$400k awarded for La. oil and gas environmental and community contributions research](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/400k-awarded-la-oil-gas-environmental-community-contributions-research/) - This week, the National Academies announced it granted nearly $400,000 to three Louisiana institutions for research on the interaction of oil and gas activity with communities and nature along coastal communities. The Water Institute of the Gulf will receive $130,000 to study the costs and benefits an area can experience with oil and gas development by researching how
- [Fort Polk soldiers to train for industry-related jobs](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/fort-polk-soldiers-train-industry-related-jobs/) - Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC), Fort Polk Military Base, Cheniere Energy, Inc., and Bechtel, Oil, Gas and Chemicals held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Aug. 17, for its new Cheniere Craft Development Program. The program will train transitioning Fort Polk soldiers in advanced welding technology. The ceremony was held at CLTCC's Lamar Salter Campus in
- [Oil and gas contributes to positive small business outlook in Louisiana](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-gas-contributes-positive-small-business-outlook-louisiana/) - Small businesses are a significant contributor to the Louisiana economy, and according to an article from The Pelican Post, they make up the majority of economic activity in our state. A monthly survey conducted by Thumbtack.com, which seeks to measure small business confidence in local communities, had over 10,000 participants breaking down the responses into
- [Chevron receives Boys & Girls Clubs highest honor for work in  New Orleans community](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/chevron-receives-boys-girls-clubs-highest-honor-work-new-orleans-community/) - Chevron received the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Award of Merit at the annual Louisiana Area Council meeting in New Orleans Friday, Aug. 14. Chevron was nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana for its impact on the lives of young people in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area through
- [Companies announce major investment at Port of Iberia](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/companies-announce-major-investment-port-iberia/) - On Tuesday, three oil and gas industry service companies told Port of Iberia officials they plan to expand operations at the port, resulting in job opportunities for locals. Eddie Clay, plant manager for Chart Energy and Chemicals Inc.’s Port of Iberia facility said Chart estimates upgrades to its existing property to total approximately $40 million.
- [Danos unveils new 64,000-square-foot facility](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/danos-unveils-new-64000-square-foot-facility/) - Local business and government leaders recently celebrated the grand opening of Danos' new 64,000-square-foot corporate headquarters. "There was a lot of thought of how do we build community, how do we build rapport, how do we build an environment in terms of who we are and that's a lot of the thought that went into it," said
- [Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, the nation's largest, continues to grow](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisiana-offshore-oil-port-nations-largest-continues-grow/) - The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, the largest oil trading and distribution center in the U.S., is expanding its Clovelly Hub facility in Port Fourchon. The facility is adding three storage tanks, swelling its total above-ground storage capacity to 10.1 million barrels. The additions will make LOOP's facility the largest privately owned repository for domestic crude
- [2016 Oil & Gas Industry Day at the Capitol Park Welcome Center](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/2016-oil-gas-industry-day-louisiana-state-capitol/) - Louisiana's oil and gas industry needs YOUR help. Tuesday, April 5, is the most important day for our state's industry this year, so come to Baton Rouge and show your support for the nearly 300,000 people working in and alongside Louisiana's energy sector. Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Noon - 2 p.m. Capitol Park Welcome Center Baton
- [UNO launches STEM training program](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/uno-launches-stem-training-program-2/) - The University of New Orleans (UNO) launched its first five-day training program on Tuesday for 45 incoming freshman students interested in pursuing careers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The STEM Scholars program, which is being offered with the help of a $1.5 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, focuses on courses such as biology,
- [Lafourche students can now train for industry careers](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/lafourche-students-can-now-train-industry-careers-2/) - Lafourche Career Magnet Center is officially open. Lafourche Parish school administrators joined teachers and representatives from Chevron and Shell, who donated funding and grants needed to open the Center, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The Career Magnet Center gives students the opportunity to earn post-secondary credit throughout their junior and senior year of high
- [Students discover oil and gas industry first-hand](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/students-discover-oil-gas-industry-first-hand-2/) - For the past few months, LSU College of Engineering students spent their summer researching and learning what its like to work in the oil and gas, software engineering and biological engineering industries. Jane Olson, a senior studying mechanical engineering, interned with GE Oil & Gas, CARBO Ceramics and StimWell Services to gain real-world experience in the oil and gas industry. "I love to be
- [Oil & Gas Industry Day Draws Big Capitol Crowd](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-gas-industry-day-draws-big-capitol-crowd/) - Hundreds of supporters, workers and leaders from Louisiana's energy industry, wearing green "Stand Up for Energy Jobs" T-shirts, filled the Pentagon Barracks' courtyard Monday as the Grow Louisiana Coalition (GLAC), Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) and the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA) held its 2015 "Oil & Gas Industry Day," which featured
- [Check out GLAC's YouTube channel and share your story with us](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/check-glacs-youtube-channel-share-story-us/) - Grow Louisiana Coalition is committed to telling the stories of Louisiana's oil and gas industry workers, and we want to share them with all of our members. Click here to visit the GLAC YouTube channel and see how the industry is positively impacting the lives of Louisianians from all around the state. Our YouTube channel also contains videos of
- [Oil & gas representatives, elected officials stand up for energy jobs at Industry Day](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/oil-gas-representatives-elected-officials-stand-energy-jobs-industry-day/) - Following the success of the 2015 Oil & Gas Industry Day at the State Capitol, it is important that Louisianians continue to voice their support for the industry. We want to thank all of you who attended Industry Day and invite you to watch our Industry Day highlights reel to see how elected officials and
- [GLAC supporter restores thousands of acres of Lousiana wetlands](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/glac-supporter-restores-thousands-acres-lousiana-wetlands/) - The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) recently announced it has restored 4,500 acres of wetlands in south Louisiana through its Habitat Restoration Program with the help of more than 11,000 volunteers. Rob Gorman, co-founder of CRCL, said coastal restoration is a personal mission, adding that residents' businesses, homes and livelihoods are dependent on a healthy
- ["Louisianians have a large stake in the future of the industry. It's time we stood up for it."  - GLAC executive director](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/louisianians-large-stake-future-industry-time-stood-glac-executive-director/) - Last Friday, Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell wrote a letter to the editor of The Advocate arguing tax breaks to the oil and gas industry companies and lawmakers' alleged protection of the industry are harming the state. Following is an excerpt from a letter to the editor, published Tuesday, written by Marc Ehrhardt, executive director of Grow Louisiana
- [New investments show industry's optimism about the future](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/new-investments-show-industrys-optimism-future/) - The Houma Courier editorial board wrote an opinion editorial, which discussed the industry's optimism for a healthier and brighter future for business in Louisiana. Following is an excerpt from the article: "Shell has announced it will move forward with its largest deepwater platform in the Gulf. The project itself, named Appomattox, is estimated to cost
- [2015 Oil & Gas Industry Day at the Louisiana State Capital](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/industryday/) - Complimentary Lunch & Refreshments Provided Monday, May 4th Noon Pentagon Barracks River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 For over 100 years, energy companies have created the best jobs in our stand and led the way in environmental stewardship. We must work to keep it that way. Louisiana needs leaders who will step up
- [Audubon Nature Institute features Gulf of Mexico oil rig exhibit](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/audubon-nature-institute-features-gulf-mexico-oil-rig-exhibit/) - Audubon Nature Institute is inviting guests to visit its Gulf of Mexico Exhibit, where visitors can explore an underwater oil rig and meet the aquatic animals that live amongst its barnacle pilings. As the largest exhibit in the aquarium, the 17-feet-deep display includes a quarter-scale replica of an offshore oil rig sitting in 40,000 gallons
- [Houma Courier: Chevron's Gulf project means more jobs](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/houma-courier-chevrons-gulf-project-means-jobs/) - The oil and gas industry is central to our way of life in Louisiana. Through coastal restoration, higher education and community outreach efforts, among others, these companies are providing us with the tools necessary to fuel our state's economy. The following article by the Houma Courier further proves the importance of the industry by highlighting Chevron's new
- [Join Grow Louisiana Coalition - Tuesday, April 7 at noon for a presentation on safety and containment advancements in Gulf of Mexico](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/join-grow-louisiana-coalition-tuesday-april-7-noon-presentation-safety-containment-advancements-gulf-mexico/) - Please join GLAC and Greater New Orleans, Inc. Tuesday, April 7 for a presentation by Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) CEO Don Armijo on safety innovations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico during the last five years. In July 2010, MWCC was created to ensure continuous preparation for responding to a deepwater well control incident.
- [Kids get glimpse of life on an offshore rig at Bayou Country Children's Museum](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/kids-get-glimpse-life-offshore-rig-bayou-country-childrens-museum/) - Visitors of Thibodaux's Bayou Country Children's Museum get a firsthand look at life as an oil and gas industry worker by climbing aboard its impressive two-story oil platform. The platform and interactive lessons built into it teach children everything from the materials made out of crude oil to the ecosystems that thrive under and depend
- [New report says ExxonMobil helps fuel Baton Rouge, state's economy](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/new-report-says-exxonmobil-helps-fuel-baton-rouge-states-economy/) - According to a new report from renowned economist Dr. Loren Scott, ExxonMobil's presence in Baton Rouge is vital to the city's economy. Employees at ExxonMobil's five plants in the Baton Rouge area earned nearly $463 million last year alone. Adding to this is the $84.4 million in taxes that went to East Baton Rouge Parish
- [Colleges seek to develop offshore workforce](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/colleges-seek-develop-offshore-workforce/) - With the rise in demand for oil and gas industry workers in Louisiana, Fletcher Technical Community College and South Central Louisiana Technical College are teaming up to encourage students to join the field. The colleges recently announced a campaign called "Be Wise" to help increase enrollment in their several oil and gas-related programs. These two
- [Politicians, experts discuss industry's importance at New Orleans event](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/politicians-experts-discuss-industrys-importance-new-orleans-event/) - Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Chris John joined Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne and others this week to discuss the oil and gas industry at the "American Town Hall" event in New Orleans. Among the topics discussed was the energy industry's massive impact on Louisiana's economy. Louisiana Rep. Walt Leger touted the importance of the
- [GLAC Executive Director: Lawsuit harmful to the state](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/glac-executive-director-lawsuit-harmful-state/) - Following is a letter to the editor from Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt, which recently appeared in The Times-Picayune. In the article, Marc emphasizes the importance of the state and its private industries working together to solve the issues we face today: "The ramifications of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East's lawsuit continue
- [Eunice News: Oil and gas industry fuel that powers state's economic engine](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/eunice-news-oil-gas-industry-fuel-powers-states-economic-engine/) - Following is an article written by The Eunice News, following GLAC Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt's presentation to the Eunice Rotary Club: "Marc Ehrhardt admittedly was preaching to the choir when he talked to the Rotary Club on Wednesday about the economic importance of the state’s oil and gas industry, but it served as a reminder
- [GLAC to host Energy Forum on March 18](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/glac-host-energy-forum-march-18/) - Do you ever wonder what the energy industry will look like in 20 years? Find out the answer to this and more at Grow Louisiana Coalition's upcoming Energy Outlook Forum. Our distinguished panel of industry experts will be there to answer all of your questions. For more information on the event, see the attached flyer.
- [GLAC to host a series of meetings across south Louisiana](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/glac-host-series-meetings-across-south-louisiana/) - Join GLAC to support the more than 310,000 Louisiana residents - including your family and friends - working in the oil and gas industry. We need your help to protect the livelihoods of our neighbors and families. Grow Louisiana Coalition (GLAC) is hosting a series of meetings across south Louisiana from March 10 - 21,
- [GLAC Kicks Off Media Advertising Campaign Supporting State's Oil & Gas Industry](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/glac-kicks-media-advertising-campaign-supporting-states-oil-gas-industry/) - Baton Rouge, La. – March 26, 2014 – The Grow Louisiana Coalition kicked off its multi-media advertising campaign this week with a salute to the state’s oil and gas industry and the 310,000 workers who support it directly and indirectly. Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt said the campaign focuses on television and radio
- [GLAC Applauds House Support of SB 469](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/glac-applauds-house-support-sb-469/) - Baton Rouge, La. – May 29, 2014 – Following is a statement from Marc Ehrhardt, executive director of the Grow Louisiana Coalition, regarding the Louisiana House of Representative’s vote in favor of Senate Bill 469 this evening: “The politics and commentary demonstrated by a number of special interests in recent days regarding SB 469 distracted
- [A message from GLAC Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt: Collaborate with the oil and gas industry. Don’t fight against it.](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/message-glac-executive-director-marc-ehrhardt-collaborate-oil-gas-industry-dont-fight/) - Baton Rouge, La. - June 12, 2014 - Following is a guest column, which was published in The Advocate, by Marc Ehrhardt, executive director of the Grow Louisiana Coalition: During weeks of amplified debate about the state’s oil and gas industry, a key component was missing — collaborating with the oil and gas industry, rather
- [Shell Oil Donates $1 million to Fund Oyster Shell Recycling Program](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/shell-oil-donates-1-million-fund-oyster-shell-recycling-program/) - Following is a press release from the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. June 24, 2014, New Orleans, LA – The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) kicked off the state’s first oyster shell recycling program this week with a press conference at the Bourbon House in New Orleans. The goal of the CRCL Oyster Shell
- [Newest economic impact study reinforces oil and gas industry's importance to Louisiana](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/newest-economic-impact-study-reinforces-oil-gas-industrys-importance-louisiana/) - Baton Rouge, La. – July 10, 2014 – Noted economist Dr. Loren C. Scott’s latest study reinforces what millions of Louisianians know: the oil and gas industry continues to have a tremendous impact on the state’s economy. Its 287,000 jobs generated $20.5 billion in household earnings and supported nearly $74 billion in sales to
- [Houma Courier: Oil and gas keeping us going](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/houma-courier-oil-gas-keeping-us-going/) - The following is an excerpt from an article from the Houma Courier's editorial board about the oil and gas industry's importance to the Houma-Thibodaux region and the state of Louisiana as a whole: "The oil and gas industry is the backbone of Louisiana’s economy. And nowhere is that more true than in south Louisiana, where
- [GLAC Responds to Challenge of Act 544](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/glac-responds-challenge-act-544/) - NEW ORLEANS – Aug. 5, 2014 – Following is a statement from Grow Louisiana Coalition Executive Director Marc Ehrhardt regarding the legal motion filed by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East regarding Act 544, formerly known as Senate Bill 469. The Act was passed during the 2014 Louisiana legislative session and was subsequently
- [DSCC Resolution Ignores Interests & Livelihoods of 300,000 Hard-Working Louisianians](https://growlouisianacoalition.com/news/dscc-resolution-ignores-interests-livelihoods-of-300000-hard-working-louisianians/) - NEW ORLEANS – Feb. 8, 2014 – Following is a statement from the Grow Louisiana Coalition regarding the decision by the Democratic State Central Committee to support a lawsuit filed by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Authority – East: “For decades, generations of Louisiana families have fed, clothed and provided for their families through careers in
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