Makin’ Energy

Fueling Celebrations: Energy’s Influence in Your Neighborhood

Louisiana energy funds some of the state’s most beloved festivals and new assets that will inspire generations to come. This episode celebrates the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in Morgan City, featuring insights from festival representative Hailee Thomas, and explores the exciting developments at Port Wonder in Lake Charles, with Mayor Nic Hunter sharing his vision for this innovative waterfront attraction. Read reports, link to materials and find more information on the topics discussed in this episode at www.makinenergy.com.

Next-Gen Education Right Here in the Bayou State

Explore groundbreaking educational initiatives and multi-million-dollar investments to expand Louisiana's energy landscape and educate the most advanced energy innovators on the planet.  Jacqueline Richard, at Nunez Community College in Chalmette, discusses pioneering energy education with the Louisianan’s first associate degree program focused on wind energy and turbine technology. At McNeese State University LNG Center of Excellence in Lake Charles, former executive director of the center and current assistant to the university president, Jason French, shares insights on how this cutting-edge facility is driving workforce development and sustainable growth in the liquefied natural gas industry. Dr. Ken Oertling, Superintendent of St. Charles Parish Public Schools explains how parish schools work together – at a shared satellite center - to build a world-class education model that’s shaping tomorrow’s workforce. Read reports, link to materials and find more information on the topics discussed in this episode at www.makinenergy.com [http://www.makinenergy.com].

Facts About the Future

Learn about the current state and future goals of Louisiana’s energy industry from LOGA President Mike Moncla and LMOGA President Tommy Faucheux. Moncla and Faucheux lay out the facts about the industry’s future and Louisiana’s ‘all of the above’ strategy in this episode. Read reports, link to materials and find more information on the topics discussed in this episode at www.makinenergy.com.

Building on Louisiana’s Energy Legacy

Episode 4 dives into the dynamic relationship between energy policies and local communities in Louisiana. Dustin Davidson, Deputy Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources, discusses the state’s strategic initiatives to promote job growth, fund coastal restoration and tackle key challenges in the energy sector. Terrebonne Parish President Jason Bergeron sheds light on the importance of energy production to the region’s economy. Bergeron shares his vision for infrastructure improvements and government transparency and emphasizes the need for specific policies to drive growth and resilience in Terrebonne Parish. Together, these insights reveal how state and local policies are shaping Louisiana’s energy future, providing quality jobs and ensuring critical coastal funding for generations to come.   Read reports, link to materials and find more information on the topics discussed in this episode at www.makinenergy.com [http://www.makinenergy.com/].

When Louisiana Leads: Unlocking New Horizons

Two experts with extensive experience as ambassadors of Louisiana’s innovative energy landscape share their unique perspectives – one as a coastal solutions entrepreneur and one as a state policymaker. Jason Lanclos, Louisiana Economic Development and Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources Energy Development and Planning Director, explores how the state is leveraging its agricultural sector for biofuel production and advancing hydrogen initiatives. Tyler Ortego, General Manager of Coastal Solutions for Natrx, discusses the groundbreaking “Cajun Coral” technology, which builds artificial reefs to combat erosion and protect vital infrastructure. Together, they highlight Louisiana’s commitment to balancing energy development with coastal restoration, showcasing a future where environmental sustainability and energy innovation go hand in hand.               Read reports, link to materials and find more information on the topics discussed in this episode at www.makinenergy.com [http://www.makinenergy.com].