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Energy research and education for an energy-intensive state.
⏰ 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. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb2b31...
December 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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.
www.lsu.edu/ces/news/202...
December 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
📢 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: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb2b31...
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Check out the Fall 2025 10/12 Industry Report!
Our Executive Director at the @lsu-energy.bsky.social, Gregory Upton, shares insights on trends shaping Louisiana’s energy markets, offering context for ongoing discussions about the state’s energy economy.
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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/tf3kdsU
October 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Stephanie Malin, Public Affairs Manager at Dow Louisiana, will join us at the Louisiana Energy Research Symposium. She has developed strategies for Fortune 500 companies, research institutions, and nonprofits.

Register here: lsu.edu/ces/conferen...
October 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Louisiana House Speaker Phillip DeVillier will deliver his keynote remarks at #LERS2025. Don’t miss his perspective on Louisiana’s future. Register: buff.ly/tf3kdsU
October 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Dr. Kimberly Gramm leads Tulane’s Innovation Institute and has helped launch 325+ startups, raising more than $470M in capital. Hear her perspective at the Louisiana Energy Research Symposium.

Register here: buff.ly/tf3kdsU
October 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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/tf3kdsU
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Louisiana State Senator Bob Hensgens, Chair of the Senate Natural Resources Committee, will join us at the Louisiana Energy Research Symposium. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear his insights.

Register here: buff.ly/tf3kdsU
September 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Paige Carter, Chief Business Development Officer at Louisiana Economic Development, will share her expertise in driving economic growth and prosperity across Louisiana at the Louisiana Energy Research Symposium.

Reserve your spot now: buff.ly/tf3kdsU
September 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We’re excited to welcome Dustin Davidson, Secretary at the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources, to the Louisiana Energy Research Symposium on October 3.

He will share insights on advancing Louisiana’s energy strategy and environmental stewardship.

Register now: buff.ly/tf3kdsU
September 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Carbon capture in Louisiana is under debate. At an LSU conference, CES Executive Director Greg Upton joined leaders and researchers who emphasized robust public engagement. CCS is one of several options under study to reduce emissions and stay competitive. Read more: tinyurl.com/2n4nfad7
Opposition to Louisiana carbon capture has built. A top official is urging public outreach.
State and industry officials say the technology is safe and will help Louisiana companies remain competitive. Residents fear potential leaks and impacts to water sources.
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September 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
⚡ LSU has launched the @lsu-energy.bsky.social Energy Institute — uniting research, policy, geology & innovation to fuel Louisiana’s energy future.

🔗Learn More: www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/09...
September 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Our Executive Director, Greg Upton, was the featured guest on Mornings with Brian Haldane this morning on Talk 107.3. Guest host Rep. Emily Chenevert led a great conversation on energy, policy, and Louisiana’s future.

🎧 talk1073.com/2025/08/28/m...

#EnergyPolicy #CES #LSUEnergy
Mornings with Brian Haldane: Greg Upton, 08-28-25 - Talk 107.3FM
Want to see what's going on in the Baton Rouge area? Check in with Talk 107.3 and discover more with your favorite host.
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August 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Dr. Greg Upton of LSU CES raised key questions at Monday's Clean Hydrogen Task Force meeting: updates to the GREET model + how 45V hydrogen credits stack up against 45Q carbon capture. Louisiana is leading on clean energy policy.
August 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Let’s connect the dots. Now that you’ve seen the components of Energy Fundamentals, watch the full course intro video to see it all fit together.

This is the last day of early bird pricing for the June course section, register here: tinyurl.com/yuc4hyzs

Watch the video here: tinyurl.com/ye2x6ywy
Energy Fundamentals - LSU Center for Energy Studies
YouTube video by Energy Studies (LSU Energy)
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May 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Policy powers progress. On day 5 of Energy Fundamentals we go to Washington—and Baton Rouge. In the Policy module, you’ll learn how legislation, regulation, and stakeholder engagement shape the energy landscape. Watch Garret Graves intro how smart policy can drive energy here: tinyurl.com/yc34s7pn
Day 5: Policy - Energy Fundamentals | LSU Center for Energy Studies
Policy powers progress
    On the final day of Energy Fundamentals, we go to Washington—and Baton Rouge. In the Policy module, you’ll learn how legislation, regulation, and stakeholder engagement shap...
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May 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Generation to power grid to you- in Electrons, we explore how energy becomes electricity. You’ll learn how power gets priced, how grids stay balanced, and what makes energy markets tick. Watch this video where the Center’s Andrew Owens tells you how we'll see electrons in action.
May 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Where does energy begin? In the Molecules section of Energy Fundamentals, we trace the raw materials behind energy—fossil fuels, lithium for batteries, rare earths in wind turbines, and more. The video below introduces us to the materials that build our energy landscape.
May 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Ready to power your energy knowledge? Join us this summer for Energy Fundamentals, a week-long course that unpacks the building blocks of today’s energy system.
Early bird registration ends this Friday, register and check out our speakers and agenda here: lnkd.in/gQt8rmxZ
May 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
At the Capitol, CES and LSU Institute for Energy Innovation is presenting a new educational tool to support discussions around carbon sequestration: a five-foot-tall geological model illustrating how carbon dioxide can be stored underground.
#CarbonSequestration #Energy
April 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Registration is now open for Energy Fundamentals, a one-week course hosted by LSU Center for Energy Studies,
LA DENR, and LA PSC.
Register and see the course introduction video here: lsu.edu/ces/events/e...

Course Dates:
June 23–27 & July 7–11, 2025
LSU Campus – Baton Rouge, LA
Energy Fundamentals 2025
Landing page for EF registration and info
lsu.edu
April 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Today on WWL Louisiana First News with Tommy Tucker, Gregory Upton commented on trends in the Louisiana oil and gas industry and how they play into the current industry climate.

Listen here: www.audacy.com/podcast/wwl-...
April 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The recording of our recent webinar on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is now live! See the speaker list and watch the video here: lnkd.in/gAFucNTf
April 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM