Louisiana's Top Paying Jobs That Don't Require Formal Education
Louisiana residents who didn't embrace their time in the classroom can still earn a very good living in a wide variety of high-paying occupations.
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Farts as Fuel - Bus Powered by Flatulence Visits Louisiana
A bus powered by cow farts made a stop in Louisiana. Could this become the alternative fuel of the future?
Seacor Lift Boat Evacuated in Gulf South of Lake Charles
The vessel is owned by the same company that owned the ill-fated Seacor Power lift boat. That lift boat capsized killing 13 back in 2021.
Louisiana Projected to Add 3,500 Oil and Gas Jobs Next Year
An LSU study is shining some very positive light on growth in Louisiana's energy sector. That's welcome news for thousands of Louisiana residents.
Oil and Gas Job Fair Coming to Lafayette
Rigzone.com is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette.
Oil Prices Heading for $100 a Barrel – How it Affects Louisiana
A Louisiana economist believes "$100 a barrel oil" is in our future. Here's how that price could affect your life in Louisiana.
UPDATE: Federal Judge Says Climate Crisis Cancels Oil & Gas Leases in Gulf
Officials with the American Petroleum Institute say they are looking at their options.
Louisiana Gas Prices Now Topping $3, Expected to Go Higher
What's causing the rise in Louisiana gas prices and does this mean good news for South Louisiana's Oil Patch?
Biden Administration Will Allow Oil and Gas Lease Sales to Resume
Oil and gas producers could receive notice of the resumption of oil and gas lease sales as early as next month.
Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s Pause on New Oil, Gas Leases
A Lafayette federal judge ordered that plans for lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska be resumed.
Work Vest From Seacor Power Washes Ashore in Cameron Parish
The work vest was discovered on the beaches of western Cameron Parish on Wednesday.
Colonial Pipeline Restarts Operations Following Cyber Attack
It may still take several days for fuel supplies to return to normal in some parts of the southeastern U.S.
Lightning Sparks Oil Tank Fire at Louisiana Production Site
Two tanks were destroyed in the blaze that was believed to have been started by a lightning strike from a strong thunderstorm.
Biden Cancels Scheduled Sale of Gulf Oil Leases
Nearly 80 million acres of oil and gas leases were set to be sold in New Orleans tomorrow before the President cancelled the sale.
Joe Biden Revokes Keystone XL Pipeline Permit
The new President wasted no time in revoking the construction permit for the 1,700-mile-long project that runs from Canada to the Gulf Coast.
Shell Airlifts 9 Offshore Workers Due to COVID-19
Shell is now testing all of its offshore workers for COVID-19 before they are flown to offshore platforms.
Coronavirus, Oil Slump Could Mean $1B in Losses for Local Governments
The new figures are out from the state's legislative auditor.
OPEC, Member Nations Agree To Deal To Boost Crude Oil Prices
It includes an unprecedented production cut of nearly 10 million barrels, or a tenth of global supply.
Pirate Attack Reported in the Gulf of Mexico
The attacks on oil and gas platforms and supply vessels have become more commonplace in recent years.
No Injuries Reported in Explosion at Dow Facility in Plaquemine
The blast Sunday morning was reportedly heard from over 30 miles away.