“Drill, baby, drill.” It’s a mantra we heard again and again throughout Trump’s 2024 campaign.
But what does it mean for the state of Louisiana specifically?
With the ushering in of each new presidential administration, the change in policy proposals can drastically effect many industries. With the manufacturing of gas and coal being the two largest industries in Louisiana, it’s critical to ask how the incoming Trump administration plans to deal with US energy.
The new Gulf Coast Energy Outlook report says Louisiana could see some major energy transition projects. Today I interviewed Greg Upton from the LSU Center for Energy Studies about these opportunities for the state.
Below is an edited transcription of the above audio interview.
How is the energy policy in Louisiana set to change under the Trump administration?
Greg Upton: There are three things on the table that we’re looking at in terms of potential policy changes that may come when President Trump takes office next year. The first is the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which put billions of dollars into many of these energy programs that impact Louisiana.