AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLNG Buildout: Delfin Midstream moved closer to a final investment decision on its second floating LNG vessel, issuing a limited notice to proceed to Siemens Energy for long-lead equipment and teaming with MidOcean Energy for up to a 50% stake, with an FID target by end of 2026. AI Policy Watch: Louisiana lawmakers’ AI bills stalled this session after federal pushback for a national framework, but Senate President Cameron Henry signaled a possible 2027 comeback if Congress doesn’t act. Consumer Data Accountability: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the state will receive about $258,668 from a multistate 23andMe settlement tied to the 2023 genetic data breach, with a broader $46.75 million class-action deal for consumers. Local Industry & Jobs: A Ponchatoula tarp maker, J&M Industries, says it has grown into a roughly $40M operation by focusing on custom, hard-to-outsource covers, with plans to expand out of state. Energy/Environment Tension: A federal lawsuit seeks to protect the Pearl River map turtle habitat, challenging a U.S. Army Corps plan that could alter the Pearl River via dams and dredging. Public Safety: The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Colorado man accused of exploiting and extorting a Louisiana juvenile online, including alleged production of child sexual abuse material.
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