March 29, 2026
GNO, Inc. Sunday Night Highlight – Louisiana Gives Big “Davos” Energy ⚡️
Often described as the “Davos of Energy,” CERAWeek 2026 attracted a record 11,000+ attendees, reflecting a significant gathering of global energy industry leaders, government officials, and experts in Houston, including over 1,600 C-suite executives and dozens of ministers.
As energy dominates the world stage, Louisiana fairly dominated the stage at CERAWeek.
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A delegation of 12 organizations and agencies represented Louisiana – more than any other state, including Texas – spanning economic development, higher education, government, innovation, and industry
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry spoke to the entire conference at a plenary that included Mike Sabel, CEO of Venture Global LNG ($75B+ invested in Louisiana)
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An opening night reception hosted by “Louisiana Future Energy,” wherein:
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US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright welcomed Louisiana
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Liz Wescott, CEO of Australian company Woodside Energy, talked about their $18B investment in western Louisiana
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Governor Landry unveiled Louisiana’s Nuclear Strategic Framework
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Michael Hecht attended a private roundtable with US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum
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LSU’s “FUEL” (Future Use of Energy in Louisiana) announced a $45 million funding renewal from the National Science Foundation
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The Louisiana Future Energy House – situated between “Canada House” and “Aramco House” – served as a central hub for meetings with media and companies exploring opportunities in Louisiana, led by Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois
CERAWeek 2026 was backed by a broad coalition of sponsors: Woodside Energy, Louisiana Economic Development, Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL), Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership, COLAB, Grow NELA, GNO, Inc., Louisiana Central, North Louisiana Economic Partnership, One Acadiana, SWLA Economic Alliance, Entergy, IMTT, LSU Energy Institute, CapturePoint, LMOGA, Boh Bros. CO280, Jacobs, Louisiana Global Connect, Newlab, Port of South Louisiana, River Parishes Community College, The Beach at UNO, VALE, Van Ness Feldman, and Venture Global.
You can read more about CERAWeek 2026 here.
You can read more about Louisiana’s nuclear strategy here.
Yup. We got that real big energy 💥
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