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Grow Louisiana Coalition Responds to Reported Pending ConocoPhillips Coastal Lawsuit Settlement
March 5, 2026
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. For decades, Louisiana’s economy thrived thanks to energy producers like ConocoPhillips. Now, we’d rather let offshore energy development dry up and sue our way to success. Since the coastal lawsuits were first filed, we’ve seen...
Energy companies are helping power Louisiana’s future far beyond the plant gates
March 2, 2026
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 look at how these companies help Louisiana students and entrepreneurs thrive. ExxonMobil: Building the STEM & Workforce Pipeline In Louisiana, ExxonMobil’s community investments focus heavily on strengthening the education-to-workforce pipeline. Tapia STEM Camps ExxonMobil sponsors...
Grow Louisiana Coalition Responds to Chevron vs. Plaquemine Parish Oral Arguments at Supreme Court: It’s Time to End Coastal Lawsuit Abuse
January 12, 2026
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 these coastal lawsuits to end. Lawsuit supporters claiming at the 11th hour that this never-ending exercise is to benefit our state’s coast is a disingenuous attempt to fool the people of Louisiana. This is about billboard...
A Day in the Life of Holiday Giving: How Louisiana’s Energy Industry Lights Up Communities
December 10, 2025
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 toy; it carries the joy and memories that last long after the holidays have passed. A few miles away in St. Charles Parish, Shell employees don Santa hats and scarves, joining the Norco Christmas Parade....
Powering Louisiana’s Workforce: Students Are Workforce Ready Thanks to Oil and Natural Gas Industry Leaders
October 13, 2025
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 state, energy leaders, like Shell, Chevron and ExxonMobil, are stepping up to ensure that Louisiana energy is powered by Louisiana people through workforce training initiatives. Partnerships between Louisiana’s technical and community colleges and the...
The Surprising Role of Oil & Gas in Sustaining Louisiana’s Rice Industry
August 6, 2025
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. By supporting farmers with smarter, more sustainable practices, the program strengthens Louisiana’s rice economy, protects vital waterfowl habitats and preserves traditions passed down for generations. In the video, Vermilion Parish rice farmer Trevor Hair shares...