AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSpace & AI Infrastructure: SpaceX’s $100B “Starbase Louisiana” plan for Vermilion Parish is back in the spotlight, with state officials touting thousands of jobs and major launch activity starting in 2029—while new reporting also raises questions about how confidentiality deals are used as Louisiana courts big tech. Critical Minerals & Manufacturing: Atlantic Alumina secured $800M to expand Louisiana’s Gramercy alumina refinery and start producing gallium, aiming to cut U.S. reliance on overseas supply chains. Fertilizer Supply Chain: OCP North America and CHS are planning a $450M phosphate fertilizer plant in Waggaman, Louisiana—potentially the first U.S. phosphate facility in decades. Aviation Innovation: DOTD and partners launched LIFTOff Louisiana, a multi-year FAA-backed effort to test electric and autonomous aircraft operations for future airspace integration. Health & Research: LSU Pennington Biomedical researchers linked peroxisome function to insulin health and beta-cell maturity, while a separate study highlights how sleep apnea may be missed in women. Local Science & Environment: New Orleans’ Bayou Sauvage boardwalk and observation deck reopened after upgrades, and officials are tracking the spread of invasive joro spiders in the region.
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