AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Storm Risk: Hurricane Isaias has shut in about 25% of Gulf oil production and 16% of natural gas output, threatening supplies as U.S. refineries run hard to offset overseas disruptions. Data Center Buildout: Entergy says Meta’s planned north Louisiana expansion would use 4,500 megawatts—about four times New Orleans’ power demand. The utility wants approval for billions in new plants and grid upgrades; critics are pressing over costs and ratepayer protections. Jobs & Investment: Data centers, LNG and SpaceX projects are forecast to help create 55,000 Louisiana jobs over two years. Shreveport firms are also being urged to prepare for SpaceX contracts, while a state initiative aims to help 150 small businesses enter defense and commercial markets. New Orleans Offices: A family-owned group says its three Poydras Street towers now total nearly 1.5 million square feet, with its original building more than 80% occupied after starting below 50%.
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