AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLNG & Petrochem Expansion: Cheniere Energy won Louisiana’s “mega-project” status for its $6B Sabine Pass LNG expansion, clearing a path to a $138M local property-tax break over five years. Industrial Growth & Local Taxes: Iberville Parish reported industrial expansion driving property-tax collections to rise from about $135.6M (2025) to $143.4M (2026), with Shintech and Westlake cited. Energy Infrastructure Engineering: Tecnimont (MAIRE) signed a FEED contract for Argent LNG’s Port Fourchon export facility, targeting 25 million tpy capacity and FERC permitting support. Water Tech & PFAS: StreamGo named Steve Watzeck CEO and launched a nanobubble PFAS capture-and-destroy system, pitching smaller footprint and lower energy use. Wastewater Innovation: Green Steel Environmental returns to WEFTEC with full-scale pilot results for its slag-based wastewater treatment additive that displaces hazardous chemicals. Data Centers & Power Demand: A new report warns AI data centers are outpacing electricity planning, fueling community pushback over energy and water strain. Construction & Permitting: One Nuclear Energy pitched Ascension/Iberville projects including gas plants, small nuclear reactors, and power for data centers. Public Safety Facilities: Baton Rouge Police will move its Highland precinct downtown to a Third Street location after Metro Council approval. Workforce/Training: BPCC will offer free construction craft bootcamps in Natchitoches, aiming to build local trades capacity.
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