AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIndustrial Expansion: Shintech’s Plaquemine integrated production expansion moves forward with a $3.4B investment, adding a second ethylene unit plus more chlor-alkali and VCM capacity, targeting completion by late 2030. Energy & Infrastructure: DOTD and partners launched LIFTOff Louisiana at Houma-Terrebonne Airport to help the FAA test advanced air mobility aircraft in a Gulf Coast, multi-state operating environment. Maritime & Shipbuilding: Saronic’s $300M Franklin shipyard expansion hit a topping-out milestone, adding 300,000+ sq. ft. and support for autonomous vessel production, with completion expected in early 2027. Public Works: New Orleans Smooth Streets training ramps up to repair about 1,500 miles of roads using updated techniques aimed at longer-lasting fixes. Transportation Tech: SporTran unveiled Shreveport’s driverless electric bus, part of a SMART Grant effort to test real-world autonomy. Health & Safety: Baxter recalled nationwide IV saline lots after fibreglass contamination was found, including shipments to Louisiana. Business & Tourism: The Morial Convention Center board approved a new funding plan to revive the Omni Hotel project, clearing a key step toward construction.
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