Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards meets with U.S. Ambassador to France Denise Campbell Bauer in a week-long economic development and resilience mission in the Netherlands and France. The governor’s trip aims at exploring energy transition and supply chain investments in Louisiana.
The governor is also scheduled to discuss expanding business opportunities with the Port of New Orleans and Terminal Investment Limited, one of the world’s leading container terminal developers.
He also is set to explore with TotalEnergies, which has petrochemical and LNG interests in Louisiana, how the state can benefit from the company’s plan to become what it calls “a world-class energy transition player.”
Louisiana is ready to play a vital role in the global energy transition that is getting underway,” Gov. Edwards said. “Climate change is already affecting our state more than any other. As an energy state with a skilled manufacturing workforce, abundant natural resources, and a strong vision for the clean energy future, we can create and support game-changing solutions that work for Louisiana and offer impacts far beyond our own borders. We appreciate our long and productive partnership with Shell and are excited to continue that collaboration as we move forward into a low-carbon future.”
