01/23/2026

The Louisiana Chemical Association Comments on The Administration’s Whole-of-Louisiana Energy Strategy

Media Contact:
Hisa Turner
(225) 376-7656
hisa@lca.org

Louisiana Chemical Association Comments on The Administration’s Whole-of-Louisiana Energy Strategy

BATON ROUGE, LA – January 23, 2026 – Today, David Cresson, President and CEO of the Louisiana Chemical Association, released the following statement regarding the Administration’s Whole-of-Louisiana Energy Strategy.

“The Louisiana Chemical Association welcomes the Whole-of-Louisiana Energy Strategy and the focus on aligning state agencies, regulators, utilities, regional partners, and private industry around clear priorities that strengthen competitiveness. Louisiana’s chemical manufacturing sector depends on reliable, affordable power, modern infrastructure, predictable permitting, and access to global markets. This strategy targets those fundamentals by emphasizing speed, clarity, and certainty for major investments. 

We are optimistic about the opportunities identified for next-generation nuclear, hydrogen, and carbon management. We also support industrial efficiency solutions such as combined heat and power. These tools can reinforce Louisiana’s industrial base and help keep manufacturers competitive in global markets.     

LCA’s priority is a predictable regulatory and legal climate that supports industrial growth and continued investment in Louisiana. We support the strategy’s direction toward technology-enabled permitting and a more efficient, predictable process while maintaining rigorous oversight.

Louisiana’s ability to win these projects will also hinge on workforce. The strategy recognizes the importance of a stronger talent pipeline through community colleges, technical programs, and university partners so Louisiana workers can access the high-wage opportunities these investments create. We appreciate the Administration for initiating a coordinated statewide approach, and we look forward to working with LED, the Department of Conservation and Energy, the Legislature, and local leaders to translate these priorities into consistent, community-supported growth across the state."

###

About the Louisiana Chemical Association

The Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA) was formed in 1959 to promote a positive business climate for chemical manufacturing that ensures long-term economic growth for its 65 member companies that operate more than 100 sites throughout Louisiana.

LCA, Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance and related organizations work to protect and expand Louisiana’s petrochemical manufacturing base. It is critical for the industry to have a unified voice in state governmental activities because legislative and regulatory actions can affect capital investment and job retention and growth.

LCA is governed by a Board of Directors that consists of 17 member company representatives, primarily plant managers and divisional vice presidents. LCA has an experienced staff with expertise in the chemical industry, environmental, health, safety, security, governmental affairs, communications and association management