Makin’ Energy
In Louisiana, we don’t just make groceries, we make energy. Join our host, Jennifer Crockett, as she talks with industry leaders and experts on how Makin’ Energy in Louisiana is who we are. The oil and natural gas industry is the backbone of Louisiana’s economy, provides jobs to our friends and families, supplies us with the products we use in our everyday life and invests in our coast. Every day, nearly half a million Louisiana residents are working for the state’s top coastal protection investor, an industry bringing home $16 billion to the state annually and pumping out one-fourth of America’s independent energy supply. And Louisiana’s oil and natural gas industry is growing. Subscribe to this 7-part series and come along each Thursday this fall as we dive into how the industry is leading in the innovative energy evolution.
Episodes
Louisiana energy funds some of the state’s most beloved festivals and new assets that will inspire generations to come. This episode celebrates the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in Morgan City, featuring insights from festival representative Hailee Thomas, and explores the exciting developments at Port Wonder in Lake Charles, with Mayor Nic Hunter sharing his vision for this innovative waterfront attraction.
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Explore groundbreaking educational initiatives and multi-million-dollar investments to expand Louisiana's energy landscape and educate the most advanced energy innovators on the planet.
Jacqueline Richard, at Nunez Community College in Chalmette, discusses pioneering energy education with the Louisianan’s first associate degree program focused on wind energy and turbine technology.
At McNeese State University LNG Center of Excelle...
Learn about the current state and future goals of Louisiana’s energy industry from LOGA President Mike Moncla and LMOGA President Tommy Faucheux. Moncla and Faucheux lay out the facts about the industry’s future and Louisiana’s ‘all of the above’ strategy in this episode.
Read reports, link to materials and find more information on the topics discussed in this episode at www.makinenergy.com.
Episode 4 dives into the dynamic relationship between energy policies and local communities in Louisiana. Dustin Davidson, Deputy Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources, discusses the state’s strategic initiatives to promote job growth, fund coastal restoration and tackle key challenges in the energy sector. Terrebonne Parish President Jason Bergeron sheds light on the importance of energy production ...
Two experts with extensive experience as ambassadors of Louisiana’s innovative energy landscape share their unique perspectives – one as a coastal solutions entrepreneur and one as a state policymaker. Jason Lanclos, Louisiana Economic Development and Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources Energy Development and Planning Director, explores how the state is leveraging its agricultural sector for biofuel production and advancing hydro...
Host Jennifer Crockett interviews Chett Chiasson, Executive Director of Port Fourchon, a vital hub for the U.S. energy sector. The discussion centers on the port's critical role in servicing over 95% of the Gulf of Mexico’s deepwater energy production and its significance as a major economic driver for Louisiana. Chiasson shares insights into the $60 billion in energy and emissions reduction investments reported by Louisiana Econom...
The Season 2 premiere of Makin’ Energy features Marc Ehrhardt, executive director of the Grow Louisiana Coalition, who returns to discuss the current landscape of Louisiana’s energy sector. This episode focuses on the significance of Louisiana’s energy expansion, highlighting the state’s rich history in energy production and its potential for future growth through innovative technologies like hydrogen and offshore wind. This episod...
Makin’ Energy is back for season 2!
Join our host, Jennifer Crockett, as she talks with industry leaders and experts about how Louisiana is embracing the “all of the above” energy approach. Discover how Louisiana is shaping energy opportunities, innovations and sustainable solutions by investing tens of billions of dollars in our people, our products and our future.
Subscribe to this 7-part series and come along each Wednesday th...
Election day nears. Tommy Faucheux, president of Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, talks the importance of staying energy focused has you head to the polls.
Read reports, link to materials and find more information on the topics discussed in this episode at www.makinenergy.com.
Louisiana’s working coast is bound by its wetlands, wildlife and water. Protecting and preserving these vital elements is full time work for many non-profits, including Ducks Unlimited and CCA. Bob Dew, from Ducks Unlimited and David Cresson, from CCA join Jennifer Crockett to talk about priorities on Louisiana’s working coast and how the energy industry is bringing funding and volunteers to execute shared goals.
Listen to a sneak peek of Episode 7 with Tommy Faucheux from the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. Hear the full episode on October 12.
Listen to a sneak peek of Episode 6 with Bob Dew from Ducks Unlimited and David Cresson from Coastal Conservation Association. Hear the full episode on October 5.
Dr. Calvin Mackie from STEM NOLA is changing how parents and kids approach learning. The secret is out – science is fun and Dr. Mackie wants a million kids excited to explore STEM every weekend. Find out how STEM NOLA and Louisiana energy are creating a “cradle to career pipeline.”
From the classroom to the coast, Makin’ Energy continues the conversation with Jennifer Armand from Bayou Community Foundation, the only charitable foun...
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates 1 million energy workers will be needed in America between now and 2030. Many of these high-paying, stable careers do not require a 4-year degree. Dr. Girard Melancon, President and founder of Durango Works, joins Jennifer Crockett to open doors leading to the most in-demand jobs of the future, and explain why there’s a big push to diversify with local talent.
Listen to a sneak peek of Episode 5 with Dr. Calvin Mackie from STEM NOLA and Jennifer Armand from Bayou Community Foundation. Hear the full episode on September 28.
Several low-carbon energy solutions are in development in Louisiana – like carbon capture and storage, green hydrogen, and blue hydrogen. But what is low-carbon energy, and how are we preparing to meet the demand? Dr. Karsten Thompson from Louisiana State University's College of Engineering talks through the various technologies, explains the facts and reveals how LSU is paving the way.
Listen to a sneak peek of Episode 4 with Dr. Girard Melancon from Durango Works. Hear the full episode on September 21.
Listen to a sneak peek of Episode 3 with Dr. Karsten Thompson from Louisiana State University's College of Engineering. Hear the full episode on September 14.
Louisiana is primed to lead the energy evolution into a lower-carbon future. In this episode, Michael Hecht, the President and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc, joins Jennifer Crockett to lay out emerging energy opportunities and what these opportunities mean for the Bayou State.
Read reports, link to materials and find more information on the topics discussed in this episode at www.makinenergy.com.
Listen to a sneak peek of Episode 2 with Michael Hecht, the President and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc. Hear the full episode on September 7.
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