LSU Energy Institute

This morning, Dr.Gregory Upton and Tyler Gray of the LSU Energy Institute briefed the @LouisianaHouse Committee on Natural Resources and Environment on the Iran conflict and implications for global oil & gas markets relevant to Louisiana.

Join us this morning at 10 AM for our Louisiana Legislative Pre-Session Energy Webinar Featuring: Rep. Brett Geymann, Sen. Bob Hengens, & Sen. Beth Mizell Registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Join us for what promises to be an informative and timely discussion!

Check out how the LSU Energy Institute’s researcher @AnuragMandalika is working to convert biomass residues to sustainable aviation fuel. 🌿➡️🛫 youtu.be/y8fg2TrmwV0?si…

Gregory Upton, Interim Executive Director of the LSU Energy Institute, was today’s guest on @WWLAMFM with Tommy Tucker and discussed if tensions with Iran will impact the oil & gas industry. 🎧 Listen here: audacy.com/podcast/wwl-fi…

The Louisiana Geological Survey has launched a newly redesigned website! Explore a modern, LSU-aligned platform with expanded digital access to LGS publications, maps, and geoscience data. Visit: lsu.edu/lgs #LSU #LouisianaGeologicalSurvey

Dr. Greg Upton, our Interim Executive Director, was honored to speak with the Gulf Coast Industrial Group at @SowelaTCC in Lake Charles last week, sharing insights from the 2026 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook and discussing the region’s energy future. #LSUEnergy

Now accepting applications for the 2026 Energy Fundamentals course at LSU! Sessions run June 22–26 and July 13–17. A great opportunity for early-career and transitioning professionals to build energy sector knowledge. Apply today! lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3p…

This week, the Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management held its first offshore oil & gas lease sale in 2 years. GNO, Inc. marked it with an event where Governor Landry proclaimed December 9 as Gulf Coast Energy Day, and Dr. Greg Upton discussed the 2026 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook.

📢 Join our 2026 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook Webinar happening now! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

📢 Only 1 day left to register! Don't miss your chance to register for the Center for Energy Studies’ Gulf Coast Energy Outlook 2026 free webinar. 🔗 Register today to reserve your spot: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

⏰ Time’s running out! Don't miss your chance to register for the Center for Energy Studies’ Gulf Coast Energy Outlook 2026 free webinar Dec 10. Experts will discuss next year’s energy expectations in the Gulf Coast region. 🔗Register to reserve your spot. @2d4dad3f-50ae-47d9-83a0-9ae2b1f466f8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb2b3155…

New white paper released: an analysis of how existing legal frameworks can support the development of CCS projects. The paper offers a structured framework for policymakers, regulators, and industry. lsu.edu/ces/news/2025f…

📢 Join the LSU Center for Energy Studies for the Gulf Coast Energy Outlook 2026 webinar. Gain expert, data-driven insights on trends shaping the Gulf Coast energy sector. 🗓 Dec 10, 2025 ⏰ 10–11 a.m. CST 💻 Free Teams webinar 🔗 Registration: @2d4dad3f-50ae-47d9-83a0-9ae2b1f466f8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb2b3155…

Check out the Fall 2025 10/12 Industry Report! Our Executive Director at the LSU Energy Institute, Gregory Upton, shares insights on trends shaping Louisiana’s energy markets, offering context for ongoing discussions about the state’s energy economy.

The LSU Energy Institute welcomes Tyler Gray as our first Director of Energy Innovation! Formerly Louisiana’s Secretary of Conservation & Energy, Tyler will help connect research, policy & industry to advance LA’s energy future. 🔗 lsu.edu/blog/2025/11/t… #LSU #EnergyInstitute

Today’s the day! The Louisiana Energy Research Symposium begins at 7:30 a.m. at LSU. There’s still time to register online now: buff.ly/vXRYI4r

Dow’s Public Affairs Manager, Stephanie Malin, will share her expertise in communications and community engagement at #LERS2025. Register: buff.ly/2Z58t2A

Phillip R. DeVillier, 70th Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, will join us at the Louisiana Energy Research Symposium as our Keynote Speaker. He brings years of leadership experience and perspective on Louisiana’s future. Register here: buff.ly/2Z58t2A

Dr. Kimberly Gramm, Chief Innovation & Entrepreneurship Officer at Tulane University, joins #LERS2025. Hear her insights on startups and energy innovation. Register: buff.ly/2Z58t2A

Jordan Losavio, Co-Founder & COO of Encore CO₂, will share how her team is transforming carbon emissions into valuable products at #LERS2025. Register: buff.ly/vXRYI4r