Louisiana’s Top Paying Jobs That Don’t Require Formal EducationLouisiana’s Top Paying Jobs That Don’t Require Formal EducationLouisiana residents who didn't embrace their time in the classroom can still earn a very good living in a wide variety of high-paying occupations. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Seacor Lift Boat Evacuated in Gulf South of Lake CharlesSeacor Lift Boat Evacuated in Gulf South of Lake CharlesThe vessel is owned by the same company that owned the ill-fated Seacor Power lift boat. That lift boat capsized killing 13 back in 2021. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Projected to Add 3,500 Oil and Gas Jobs Next YearLouisiana Projected to Add 3,500 Oil and Gas Jobs Next YearAn LSU study is shining some very positive light on growth in Louisiana's energy sector. That's welcome news for thousands of Louisiana residents. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Oil and Gas Job Fair Coming to LafayetteOil and Gas Job Fair Coming to LafayetteRigzone.com is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette.EllenEllen
Higher Oil Prices Are Good for Louisiana, Right? Maybe NotHigher Oil Prices Are Good for Louisiana, Right? Maybe NotLouisiana's tax rolls do benefit from higher oil prices but other revenue streams the state relies upon could begin to dry up.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Oil Prices Heading for $100 a Barrel – How it Affects LouisianaOil Prices Heading for $100 a Barrel – How it Affects LouisianaA Louisiana economist believes "$100 a barrel oil" is in our future. Here's how that price could affect your life in Louisiana. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
UPDATE: Federal Judge Says Climate Crisis Cancels Oil & Gas Leases in GulfUPDATE: Federal Judge Says Climate Crisis Cancels Oil & Gas Leases in GulfOfficials with the American Petroleum Institute say they are looking at their options. Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Louisiana Gas Prices Now Topping $3, Expected to Go HigherLouisiana Gas Prices Now Topping $3, Expected to Go HigherWhat's causing the rise in Louisiana gas prices and does this mean good news for South Louisiana's Oil Patch?Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Biden Administration Will Allow Oil and Gas Lease Sales to ResumeBiden Administration Will Allow Oil and Gas Lease Sales to ResumeOil and gas producers could receive notice of the resumption of oil and gas lease sales as early as next month. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s Pause on New Oil, Gas LeasesFederal Judge Blocks Biden’s Pause on New Oil, Gas LeasesA Lafayette federal judge ordered that plans for lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska be resumed.Associated PressAssociated Press
Work Vest From Seacor Power Washes Ashore in Cameron ParishWork Vest From Seacor Power Washes Ashore in Cameron ParishThe work vest was discovered on the beaches of western Cameron Parish on Wednesday. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Colonial Pipeline Restarts Operations Following Cyber AttackColonial Pipeline Restarts Operations Following Cyber AttackIt may still take several days for fuel supplies to return to normal in some parts of the southeastern U.S. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Lightning Sparks Oil Tank Fire at Louisiana Production SiteLightning Sparks Oil Tank Fire at Louisiana Production SiteTwo tanks were destroyed in the blaze that was believed to have been started by a lightning strike from a strong thunderstorm. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Biden Cancels Scheduled Sale of Gulf Oil LeasesBiden Cancels Scheduled Sale of Gulf Oil LeasesNearly 80 million acres of oil and gas leases were set to be sold in New Orleans tomorrow before the President cancelled the sale. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Congressman Higgins Takes on Biden’s Energy PolicyLouisiana Congressman Higgins Takes on Biden’s Energy PolicyThe 3rd District Congressman also expressed his views on the coronavirus vaccines and who should be getting them. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Biden Set to Impose Even More Restrictions on Oil and GasBiden Set to Impose Even More Restrictions on Oil and GasPresident Biden set to deliver another production blow to the oil and gas industry later today. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Biden Administration Places 60 Day Suspension On Oil And Gas Permits For Public LandsBiden Administration Places 60 Day Suspension On Oil And Gas Permits For Public LandsAs a review of programs at the U.S. Department of Interiors begins, the Biden administration has suspended new oil and gas leasing and drilling permits on public lands and waters. The suspension will last 60 days as the review is underway.JakeJake
Joe Biden Revokes Keystone XL Pipeline PermitJoe Biden Revokes Keystone XL Pipeline PermitThe new President wasted no time in revoking the construction permit for the 1,700-mile-long project that runs from Canada to the Gulf Coast. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Fuel Prices Are Up, Is That Good News for the Oil Patch?Fuel Prices Are Up, Is That Good News for the Oil Patch?Almost everyone is paying $2.00 or more for a gallon of regular gas. This could be good news for jobs in the oil and gas industry. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Lightning Strike Injures Two at Lake Charles Area PlantLightning Strike Injures Two at Lake Charles Area PlantThe strike happened Saturday morning at the Indorama facility in Sulphur. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells