Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has launched the Louisiana FastSites program, a new initiative backed by the $150 million Site Investment and Infrastructure Improvement Fund created by Act 365 of the 2025 Regular...more
10/31/2025
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry this week signed an Executive Order declaring a moratorium on review of new permit applications for Class VI underground injection wells in the state and directing prioritized review of several...more
10/20/2025
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Louisiana’s Department of Energy and Natural Resources (LDENR) issued the state’s first Class VI permit authorizing the injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) into underground formations for storage. Issued in connection with a...more
9/17/2025
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The Gulf Coast is experiencing a surge in renewable energy projects, industrial projects and data center projects throughout our region. When targeting potential project sites, developers and investors should identify early...more