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CPRA official details early talks with SpaceX over Louisiana wetlands
VERMILION PARISH, La. (Acadiana News First) - Conversations between SpaceX and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority began in March. CPRA Executive Director Michael Hare said one of SpaceX’s first questions was how it could develop the property without harming ongoing coastal restoration work. “Their first immediate issue was...
The Associated Press
Lawsuit adds to allegations that Cameron Parish LNG terminals are hurting seafood industry
Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A group of commercial fishers, fishing guides and seafood processors in southwest Louisiana is suing liquefied natural gas company Venture Global, claiming that dredging operations in preparation for the construction of a new terminal resulted in a sediment spill that killed millions of oysters and diminished catches of finfish, crabs and shrimp.
1012industryreport.com
Jennings, Baton Rouge concrete companies join forces to tackle Louisiana’s construction surge
Baton Rouge-based HRM Concrete and Jennings-based Port Aggregates have formed HPDC, a joint venture with two out-of-state companies, Concrete Supply Co. and Dawkins On-Site Concrete. The venture will supply concrete and construction aggregates for major projects across Louisiana. The partnership comes as Louisiana faces growing demand for construction materials tied...
hoodline.com
Vinton Rare Earth Plant Could Land $750M Federal Boost, Groundbreaking Near
The company building the nation's first heavy rare earth separation facility at the Port of Vinton has received a letter of interest from a federal bank for up to $750 million in financing, on top of the roughly $277 million it already expects to spend building the plant. Aclara Resources says groundbreaking on the project, known as Project Dynamo, could happen as early as the fourth quarter of this year, with the goal of having the Calcasieu Parish facility fully operational by the end of 2027.
theadvocate.com
Black Bayou Energy Hub to expand Lafayette headquarters, operations in Cameron Parish
A southwest Louisiana energy company with an corporate headquarters in Lafayette is expanding its operations with a $1.6 billion investment. Black Bayou Energy Hub, an underground salt dome energy storage company in Calcasieu and Cameron parishes, announced the moves that will expand its headquarters and develop “critical natural gas infrastructure” in Cameron Parish, according to an announcement from the Louisiana Economic Development office.
fox8live.com
Coastal advocates want more details on SpaceX marsh plans
VERMILION PARISH, La. (WVUE) — A SpaceX promotional video touts Louisiana as a prime location for the company’s proposed space launch facility. “You’ve got to have a place that’s on the coast, that there aren’t a lot of folks near where you’re gonna build your launch pad,” said Sheila McCorkle, vice president of Starship Legal and Regulatory, in the video.
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CPRA official details early talks with SpaceX over Louisiana wetlands
VERMILION PARISH, La. (Acadiana News First) - Conversations between SpaceX and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority began in March. CPRA Executive Director Michael Hare said one of SpaceX’s first questions was how it could develop the property without harming ongoing coastal restoration work. “Their first immediate issue was...
WWL
Louisiana farmers worry SpaceX spaceport could upend their way of life
KPLC TV
Jeff Davis Police Jury to consider rezoning for $5 million chemical facility
WELSH, La. (KPLC) - Jeff Davis Parish police jurors will consider a rezoning request tomorrow for a proposed $5 million chemical storage and distribution facility in Welsh. Houston-based biotech and chemical manufacturing company Solugen Incorporated wants to build the facility on a 10-acre tract just east of Oilfield Road, near U.S. 90 outside of Welsh. The company is requesting to rezone the property from agricultural to heavy industrial.
KLFY.com
ULL ‘preparing for this very moment’ with SpaceX opportunities for students
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — University of Louisiana at Lafayette leaders and students are looking ahead to potential new opportunities following SpaceX’s plans to develop Starbase Louisiana in Vermilion Parish. UL Lafayette says the university’s longstanding history in space research could help position its students and graduates for careers...
KFDM-TV
Hundreds still without power in Southeast Texas eight days after Edouard
How many customers still lacked power eight days after Edouard?. Why did power restoration for Byron Torres' home take so long?. Eight days after Tropical Storm Edouard knocked out power to about 80,000 Entergy customers, crews were still working to restore electricity to remaining customers across Southeast Texas. As of...
cenlanow.com
Carencro manufacturer announces expansion in anticipation of SpaceX
CARENCRO, La. (KLFY) – The announcement last week of the planned SpaceX launch facitliy in Vermilion Parish has already started a ripple effect in local businesses. Coastal Machine & Supply Inc. announced it will invest $25.5 million to expand its Lafayette Parish operations. Coastal Machine and Supply is a...
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TBoys Boudin And Cracklins Opens Third Location Off I-10 In Crowley This Year
Construction is underway on TBoys Boudin and Cracklins' third location in Crowley, visible right from I-10 in Acadia Parish. The award-winning spot from Mamou is bringing their signature boudin and cracklins to a new corner of Acadiana.
1012industryreport.com
Planned $277M heavy rare earths facility at the Port of Vinton gets financial backing
Aclara Resources has received a letter of interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank for up to $750 million to support Project Dynamo, its planned $277 million heavy rare earths processing plant at the Port of Vinton. The project is gaining significant federal and state support, including Louisiana tax incentives and Department of Energy funding for AI technology to optimize processing, with the facility expected to break ground as early as late 2026 and begin operations by the end of 2027.