About the Energy Institute

From the Director

Welcome to the LSU Energy Institute—

For decades, LSU has provided trusted research and analysis to secure Louisiana’s energy future. This legacy of service to the state was recently elevated and accelerated through LSU’s Scholarship First Agenda, where energy is a top priority for research. In response, and building on our history, LSU has launched the Energy Institute to unify and expand several longstanding programs and create a more integrated platform for data, analysis, and applied research—helping policymakers, industry partners, and communities navigate an evolving energy landscape with confidence and clarity.

As part of this transition, the Center for Energy Studies, the Institute for Energy Innovation, and the Louisiana Geological Survey are in the process of reorganizing under a unified Energy Institute. Together, these efforts strengthen LSU’s ability to deliver independent, policy-relevant insights while expanding our capacity to innovate, serve the people of Louisiana, and ensure investments in energy research create lasting impact.

We look forward to working with you as we continue LSU’s long-standing mission of service to the state and its people.

Greg Upton

Interim Executive Director, LSU Energy Institute

Executive Director, LSU Center for Energy Studies