AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLNG: Venture Global has begun commercial operations at Phase 1 of its Plaquemines export terminal, a major milestone for Louisiana’s energy sector and a new source of long-term LNG shipments. Business Payments: New Orleans-based Avalo is partnering with Convera to give financial institutions in Latin America access to international payments and foreign-exchange services. Utility Costs: Louisiana is among nine states electing utility regulators as voters focus on high power bills; a separate report says water costs in Louisiana have also climbed sharply. Workforce: Northshore Technical Community College enrollment hit a record 6,548, up 6.4% from last fall, as the college expands training in fields facing employer demand. Agriculture: Louisiana cattle ranchers are pressing for rules and testing for PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer, citing contamination risks to farms and livestock. Infrastructure: An $6.5 million, 18-month rehabilitation project on the Crescent City Connection will bring intermittent lane closures and commute delays.
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