AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGulf Energy: Hurricane Isaias has forced offshore evacuations and halted oil and gas production as it bears down on the Gulf Coast. Broadband: REV Fiber has broken ground on a state-funded build that will connect 2,840 locations in East Baton Rouge Parish; Louisiana’s goal is 15,000 BEAD-funded connections by early 2027. Space Industry: SpaceX is proposing a Vermilion Parish launch site with a major wharf, bridge and 15.5-mile road. UL Lafayette is also adding space-focused programs for students. AI Research: LSU researchers are using artificial intelligence to predict and model wildfires, earning national recognition for the work. Data Center Power: Entergy is making the case for expanding Meta’s Louisiana data center, while opponents question the costs and impacts of the project’s electricity demand.
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