Louisiana
Woodside Invests $650,000 in Louisiana Communities
HOUSTON, October 29, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Woodside Energy will invest $650,000 in Louisiana through the end of 2025, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the region and local communities.
The investment will fund five community grant programs and enable initiatives that support a broad range of needs across communities in the Greater Bayou area, including environmental preservation, coastal protection, education, workforce development and capacity building.
“Woodside has a long history in Louisiana through our Gulf of Mexico operations and an expanding footprint at Woodside Louisiana LNG in Lake Charles,” said Woodside Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer International Daniel Kalms.
“We’re excited to continue to invest in the communities where we operate and build on our existing strong relationships in the region. Through the selected programs, we are demonstrating our commitment to strengthening the sustainability of local communities.
“We believe in the value of working alongside our community stakeholders on the issues that matter to them and are pleased to partner with organisations that have a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of local residents.”
Woodside’s investment will cover one- and two-year programs through the end of 2025. The five programs and non-profit partners receiving an investment are:
About Woodside Energy
Woodside Energy is a global energy company, working across three continents to produce oil and natural gas and pursue new energy opportunities. Woodside has operated and non-operated oil and gas assets in the Gulf of Mexico and we are pursuing Woodside Louisiana LNG in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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Contacts
Media Contacts:
Australia:
Christine Forster
M: +61 484 112 469
E: christine.forster@woodside.com
United States:
Rob Young
M: +1 281 790 2805
E: robert.young@woodside.com
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.
Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.
A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.
Troop NOLA is a special investigation unit tasked with proactive policing, traffic enforcement and crime reduction.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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