Lightning Strike Injures Two at Lake Charles Area Plant
The strike happened Saturday morning at the Indorama facility in Sulphur.
Oil and Gas
Halliburton Cuts 36 Jobs at Broussard Facility
The oil field service company says the 36 positions were eliminated earlier this month.
Youngsville Residents Safe After Gas Line Ruptured
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office says evacuation orders were not necessary.
Outlook for Oil Industry in Louisiana is Bleak
Oil is trading in the low twenties and President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association Gifford Briggs says the situation is dire.
Shell Drops Out of Lake Charles LNG Project
There have been changes made in how the proposed Lake Charles LNG Project between Shell and Energy Transfer will proceed.
Worker Dies Following Accident at a Sulphur Refinery
The incident happened at the Citgo Refinery in Sulphur on Monday afternoon.
Crews Battling Blaze At Baton Rouge Refinery This Morning
A fire has been reported at one of Baton Rouge's major refineries. So far no injuries or evacuations have been reported.
Fire and Loud Noise Reported at Lake Charles Plant
The incident was handled quickly and efficiently by the plant's emergency response team. Thankfully there were no injuries.
Pirate Attack Reported in the Gulf of Mexico
The attacks on oil and gas platforms and supply vessels have become more commonplace in recent years.
No Injuries Reported in Explosion at Dow Facility in Plaquemine
The blast Sunday morning was reportedly heard from over 30 miles away.