Latest News from LAGCOE
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LAGCOE 2019 Culminates with $10,000 Winner of the Energy Innovators Pitch Challenge
Nov 14, 2019
For the first time ever, the LAGCOE’s Technical Exposition and Conference was held in New Orleans, October 9-11, 2019. Since its founding in Lafayette 64 years ago, the biennial event has been bringing together the best and brightest oil and gas professionals and businesses to share and showcase new technologies and advancements in the energy sector.
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Industry Demand Leads to Rapid Growth of LAGCOE 2019
May 23, 2019
Biennial expo expands to accommodate additional exhibitors
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LAGCOE Announces 2019 New Technology Showcase
May 16, 2019
Call for entries for LAGCOE 2019 New Technology Showcase
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LAGCOE 2019 Registration Now Open
Apr 18, 2019
LAGCOE leadership announces LAGCOE 2019 online registration is officially open. The event will take place October 9-11, 2019 in New Orleans, La., USA at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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Cornelius Dupré II named LAGCOE Looey 2019
Apr 08, 2019
LAGCOE has announced the LAGCOE Looey 2019 as Cornelius Dupré II, Chairman of Dupré Interests & Dupré Energy Services.
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LAGCOE 2019 Issues Call for Speakers
Feb 08, 2019
LAFAYETTE, La. (February 8, 2019) The LAGCOE 2019 Conference Committee is now accepting speaker applications for consideration for its biennial conference and exposition to be held October 9-11, 2019 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. The theme for LAGCOE 2019 is “The Future of Energy Starts Here.”
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LAGCOE 2019 EXPO EXPANDS TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Aug 30, 2018
LAFAYETTE, LA (August 30, 2018) - LAGCOE, a nonprofit energy industry organization focused on promoting commerce and connecting people through educational programs and a technical exposition and conference, announced today it will host LAGCOE 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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At LAGCOE, Energy Industry Looks for a Way Forward
Oct 27, 2017
LAFAYETTE — An event in Lafayette this week had a lot to do with the future of St. Mary Parish because it has a lot to do with the future of the energy industry. One thing is clear: The future isn’t clear.
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Briggs' message of hope timely for struggling oil industry
Oct 26, 2017
Everything Don Briggs accomplished in his professional life prepared him to play the role of LAGCOE Looey this week
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Expecting growing demand, LNG investors pour money into new infrastructure
Oct 26, 2017
The shale drilling boom over the last decade has propelled the U.S. into a dominant position in the natural gas export market, and Louisiana is at the forefront of that change, industry representatives said at Thursday's closing presentation of the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition.
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For oil industry, good news by the spoonful
Oct 26, 2017
Much of the good news from the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition arrived by the spoonful this week. If you can’t get good news by the bucket, take it a little at a time: Some energy professionals suggested a slow but steady commodity price increase.
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INNOV8 Acadiana’s Energy Innovators Pitch Challenge
Oct 26, 2017
The public is seeing the future of the oil and gas industry at LAGCOE. Entrepreneurs pitched their new ideas at the LAGCOE and Innov8 Acadiana Energy Innovators Pitch challenge. The idea is to connect up and coming innovators with investors ready to move their business forward.
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Louisiana LNG developers see exciting opportunities abroad
Oct 26, 2017
Russia’s ever-increasing domination of the European natural gas market is a complex geopolitical issue, but liquefied natural gas terminal developers see it as an opportunity for Louisiana. A counterintuitive opportunity, perhaps, but one that is helping to fuel unprecedented speculation in the state, said Greg Vesey, chief executive of LNG Limited.
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LAGCOE 2017 draws local and foreign visitors
Oct 25, 2017
Representatives from oil and gas companies around the world convened in Lafayette for LAGCOE. The bi-annual event comes amid a rough few years for the oil and gas industry, but throughout the exposition – a sense of optimism.
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LAGCOE 2017: New Technology Showcase winners feature innovative oilfield equipment
Oct 25, 2017
LAFAYETTE, La. -- New Technology Showcase winners from the 2017 Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE) in Lafayette, La., presented their award-winning tools and equipment during a technical session at the conference on Oct. 25.
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LAGCOE, INNOV8 Acadiana partner for third annual energy pitch challenge
Oct 25, 2017
LAFAYETTE, La. -- LAGCOE and INNOV8 Acadiana will host the Energy Innovators Pitch Challenge - a “Shark Tank Style” pitch competition that will be held on Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the Cajun Dome Convention Center. The pitch challenge connects emerging energy innovators with investors ready to move their business ideas forward.
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LAGCOE, INNOV8 Acadiana partner for third annual energy pitch challenge
Oct 25, 2017
LAFAYETTE, La. — LAGCOE, one of the industry’s largest free Oil and Gas exposition will be held Oct. 24 – 26, 2017 at the Cajun Dome and Convention Center. LAGCOE and INNOV8 Acadiana will host the Energy Innovators Pitch Challenge – a “Shark Tank Style” pitch competition that will be held on October 26 at 10 AM on the second floor of the Cajun Dome Convention Center. The pitch challenge connects emerging energy innovators with Investors ready to move their business ideas forward.
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Two keynote speakers at LAGCOE give differing energy industry forecasts; focus is on survival
Oct 25, 2017
Two keynote addresses on different days of the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition offered divergent views on the future of oil prices, as well as advice to industry professionals on how to think about that future.
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BSEE: New era of collaboration, energy dominance ahead for U.S. offshore oil industry
Oct 24, 2017
LAFAYETTE, La. -- The U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is on a mission to unlock a new wave of heavy investment for oil and gas production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, via renewed collaboration with offshore oil companies and refocused regulation.
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In speech to energy industry in Lafayette, Scott Angelle promises to be industry 'partner' on federal level
Oct 24, 2017
A federal agency that regulates offshore energy production in the Gulf of Mexico is focused on undoing or amending three Obama administration policies, the agency’s director, Scott Angelle, said Tuesday in a keynote address at an industry event in Lafayette.
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LAGCOE 2017: Deepwater Gulf of Mexico E&P can be sustainable at less than $40/bbl, BP says
Oct 24, 2017
LAFAYETTE, La. -- The U.S. Gulf of Mexico’s E&P industry has been through tremendous hardship since crude dropped in late 2014, and it’s imperative that companies change business models to sustain future deepwater U.S. oil production growth, according to Ryan Malone, BP’s projects general manager for the Gulf of Mexico.
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LAGCOE ready to kickoff 3-day event
Oct 24, 2017
The Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition, commonly known as LAGCOE, is gearing up at the Cajundome and Cajundome Convention Center.
The bi-annual trade show, which showcases the energy industry, will be open tomorrow through Saturday and is free to the public.
“We’ve got over 360 exhibitors both from the United States as well as international companies here to participate. LAGCOE’s motto this year is energy moving forward.” -
LAGCOE 2017 begins tomorrow at the Cajundome
Oct 23, 2017
LAFAYETTE La. (KLFY) – Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition’s 31st industry showcase begins Tuesday at the Cajundome. The showcase will feature more than 360 exhibitors whose products and technology help advance the oil and gas industry.
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LAGCOE 2017 to focus on future amid slow period for industry
Oct 23, 2017
The 2017 edition of the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition, or LAGCOE, kicks off Tuesday at the Cajundome in Lafayette, with more than 350 exhibits planned. That’s a bit fewer than the biennial exhibition typically attracts, the result of oil prices that haven’t fully recovered from precipitous declines starting three years ago.
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LAGCOE 2017 cozier, but programs are premium
Oct 22, 2017
Don Briggs, president of the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association, will perform the ceremonial duties of LAGCOE Looey, now an honorary ambassador for the show chosen by the LAGCOE chairman. This year's chairman is Kenny Crouch of Pressure Control Specialties; chairman-elect is Greg Stutes of Completion Specialists.
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LAGCOE 2017: Why It Matters (And Always Will)
Oct 22, 2017
“The first-ever, albeit unofficial, LAGCOE event was in 1953, and it was held in the parking lot of the Petroleum Club,” says Angela Cring. “It was literally just a few companies that pulled up with some pieces of equipment, showed it off, talked to the public and had a party.”
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Here's what to watch for at LAGCOE 2017
Oct 13, 2017
LAGCOE 2017 is right around the corner. LAGCOE is excited to welcome thousands of oil and gas industry personnel to the Cajundome and Convention Center for three days of industry commerce, education and networking. Every other October, the energy industry comes together for LAGCOE’s technical expositions and conferences in Lafayette, an area with a high concentration of service sector facilities in the very heart of America’s energy corridor.
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Why attend LAGCOE 2017?
Oct 13, 2017
HOUSTON -- LAGCOE 2017 is right around the corner. Here is an inside look into all of the exciting reasons to attend LAGCOE 2017. Industry Personnel: register for free to attend LAGCOE 2017 to connect with colleagues from around the globe, explore the latest industry equipment, products and services, and discover cutting-edge industry innovations and technical knowledge. Registration is limited to energy industry personnel. Learn more by visiting www.LAGCOE.com/expo.
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What makes LAGCOE important to energy industry?
Sep 15, 2017
What’s in a name? If you went strictly by the name, Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE), you’d be missing out on much of what makes LAGCOE important to today’s energy industry.
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A friend, an oilman and a Louisianan
Aug 14, 2017
Every two years, LAGCOE gives a ceremonial golden hardhat, and the recipient of this award is named the LAGCOE Looey. Originally, a “Looey” was your average Joe who worked in the oilfield: the guy who has everyone on the rig cracking up, stealing your lunch, using your tools and, from time to time, stealing your bed.
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Can Don Briggs lift oil industry spirits as LAGCOE Looey?
Aug 11, 2017
If the energy industry sinks in Louisiana, it won't be for lack of moxie. Acadiana’s oil and gas leaders, gathered Wednesday at the Petroleum Club in a run-up event to the Oct. 24-26 Louisiana Oil & Gas Oil Exhibition show, lamented the state of the industry and factors they say undermine it — lingering, low commodity prices; layoffs; and a tough litigation environment.
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LAGCOE '17: Emphasis on programs, director says
Jul 18, 2017
Expect these differences at 2017’s version of the biennial Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exhibition, scheduled Oct. 24-26 at the Cajundome: A more intimate LAGCOE meeting. Tighter exhibition space. Some scheduling changes, with three keynote speakers.
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Energy Innovators Pitch Challenge set for Oct. 26 at LAGCOE
Jun 28, 2017
INNOV8 Acadiana has teamed up with LAGCOE to connect the best emerging energy innovators with investors ready to move their business ideas forward.
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Don Briggs named LAGCOE Looey 2017
Jun 21, 2017
LAGCOE has announced the LAGCOE Looey 2017 as Don Briggs, founding member and president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association.
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LAGCOE Announces LAGCOE Looey 2017
Jun 20, 2017
LAGCOE announced LAGCOE Looey 2017, Mr. Don Briggs, Founding Member and President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association. LAGCOE Looey is an honorary position given to someone who has accomplished something great in the oil and gas industry. LAGCOE Looey recipients have shaped the oil and gas industry through years of devoted hard work while continuously giving back to their community. Don Briggs is certainly no exception.
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LOGA's Don Briggs to take on LAGCOE Looey role
Jun 20, 2017
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association President Don Briggs will serve as LAGCOE Looey for the biennial three-day trade show — Louisiana's largest — scheduled for Oct. 24-26 at the Cajundome.
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LAGCOE, INNOV8 Acadiana to host third annual Energy Innovators Pitch Challenge at LAGCOE 2017
Jun 19, 2017
LAGCOE has always focused on showcasing new technologies in the oil and gas industry. Again, at LAGCOE 2017, LAGCOE and INNOV8 Acadiana will host the Energy Innovators Pitch Challenge – a “Shark Tank” style pitch competition that will be held on October 26, 2017. The challenge seeks to connect the best emerging energy innovators with investors ready to move their business ideas forward.
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BSEE Director Scott Angelle among confirmed speakers for LAGCOE 2017
Jun 06, 2017
Several high-level speakers have been confirmed for LAGCOE 2017, which will be held 24-26 October in Lafayette, La. They include: Scott Angelle, Director of the US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE); Randall Luthie, President of the National Ocean Industries Association; Allen Fore, Vice President of Public Affairs for Kinder Morgan; Ibrahim Al-Alawi, Deputy CEO for AlMansoori; and Mark Mathis, Producer of the two documentaries, Fractured and spOILed.
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“Light and Learn with LAGCOE” at the 23rd Annual Oil Center Festival of Lights
Nov 21, 2016
This December, LAGCOE joins forces with the Oil Center Renaissance Association to add an educational, interactive dynamic to the Oil Center Renaissance Association (OCRA) 23rd annual Festival of Lights – “Light and Learn with LAGCOE.”
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Investing in the future of our oil and gas workforce
Jun 20, 2016
Understanding the value in investing in the future workforce of the oil and gas industry, LAGCOE established the Future Energy Professionals Program in 2013 to encourage and support students to become future energy professionals who pursue technical positions which fuel our world.
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LAGCOE receives Presidential Award for export service
May 17, 2016
U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker, has presented LAGCOE (Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition) with the President's 'E' Award for Export Service at a ceremony in Washington, DC. The President's 'E' Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.
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Extending a Helping Hand
May 16, 2016
In 2003, a handful of Halliburton Baroid employees organized a sporting clays tournament to benefit a fellow employee whose family savings had been depleted by several serious and expensive surgeries. The event raised $24,500 and was considered a huge success. That good deed turned into a movement that created the non-profit organization known as Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH).
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Efficiencies lead to business growth for companies in oil and gas
Apr 18, 2016
During LAGCOE 2015, LAGCOE, INNOV8 Acadiana, LLC and LEDA’s Opportunity Machine teamed up to connect the best emerging energy innovators with investors ready to move business ideas forward with the Energy Innovators Pitch Challenge. Six months after the inaugural Energy Innovators Pitch Challenge, LAGCOE checks in with these candidates to hear of any new successes and milestones reached since LAGCOE 2015.
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Thank you for making LAGCOE a success
Dec 21, 2015
2015 proved to be another great year for Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition. LAGCOE 2015 welcomed more than 16,400 from 40 countries and 49 states to the Cajundome and Convention Center in Lafayette.
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Innovation in the Midst of a Downturn
Nov 10, 2015
LAGCOE is that rare breed of event bringing both immediate and long-term benefit to Lafayette. With at least $10 million spent locally during the few days alone of the oil and gas expo held at the Cajundome and Convention Center in late October, the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition is an opportunity to reach far beyond the parish lines of Lafayette.
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Women in the industry: Oil's doors are open
Nov 06, 2015
Advice that a leadership exercise offered women in the oil industry might apply equally as well to men. That’s what Elise Bouchner of Excelerant suggested this week after reviewing the results of the 90-minute "leadership event” held at the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition, held Oct. 27-29.
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For vendors, LAGCOE was a winner
Oct 29, 2015
Given the down cycle for the oil and gas industry, crowds weren't expected to approach the 17,000 who attended the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition in 2013. But they did: LAGCOE organizers said Thursday afternoon LAGCOE 2015attendance passed 16,400, LAGCOE'ssecond-largest attendance ever. And that was only part of the story.
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Investors Pitch their Energy Industry Ideas, Seeking Investors and Prize Money, at LAGCOE in Lafayette
Oct 29, 2015
The winner of the inaugural LAGCOE Innovators Pitch Challenge on Thursday touted a product he says could save oil and gas producers millions of dollars by not forcing them to shut in a platform to change the nuts and bolts on four-bolt flanges.
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At LAGCOE: Don't underestimate U.S. oilman
Oct 28, 2015
The U.S. oilman should never be underestimated. That was the message Chesapeake Energy President and CEO Doug Lawler delivered in a keynote presentation Tuesday at the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition at the Cajundome.
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Frank’s CEO tells LAGCOE it’s time to prepare for next upswing in energy sector, possibly in late 2016
Oct 28, 2015
The CEO of a worldwide oil and gas service provider told a crowded room at LAGCOE Wednesday that during lean times like now, the best companies refocus and evolve for the next energy upswing.
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How does LAGCOE impact the local economy?
Oct 28, 2015
The Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition isn’t just an innovative entrepreneurial experience for oil and gas industry workers. It also boosts the local economy. When LAGCOE rolls into town, hotels are booked and restaurants stay busy in the hub city.
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LAGCOE ’15: Chesapeake CEO Doug Lawler outlines survival and growth strategy
Oct 28, 2015
LAGCOE’s keynote speaker on Tuesday, Oct. 27 was Doug Lawler, CEO of Chesapeake Energy, who spoke of returning home to Lafayette, where he got his start in the oil and gas industry at Kerr-McGee, prior to its acquisition by Anadarko.
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LAGCOE welcomes a new generation
Oct 28, 2015
The biggest regional oil and gas expo isn’t just about showcasing the industry; it’s about retaining a workforce and boosting Acadiana’s economy. While executives from major oil companies convened to discuss their trade this week, a potential new generation of energy workers spent the day on the floor of the Cajundome learning about the industry.
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Longtime oil exec urges industry to plan for recovery at Louisiana expo
Oct 28, 2015
The oil and gas industry is facing one of its most challenging times in recent history, said Gary Luquette, president and CEO of Frank’s International, an oil and gas service company based in Houston and Amsterdam. But the Abbeville native and former longtime Chevron executive, who has been through five major downturns in his career, is confident in the long-term health of the industry.
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Industry leaders at LAGCOE say innovation is key for the future
Oct 27, 2015
The Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition kicked off today. It's now in its 60th year and is one of the largest oil and gas expositions in the country.
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Lafayette’s Cajundome plays host to oil and gas expo amid business slump
Oct 27, 2015
The 2015 Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exhibition opened Tuesday under an overcast sky by oil patch veterans who declared the current woes cannot last forever.
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LAGCOE 2015 kicks off at the Cajundome
Oct 27, 2015
The 2015 Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition kicked off today at the Cajun Dome. There are hundreds of display tents outside and inside the convention center and the Cajun Dome.
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Mexican, Ukrainian officials mining LAGCOE in Lafayette for help in developing their oil and gas fields
Oct 27, 2015
Two countries with legacies of state-owned oil and gas resources asked American firms at LAGCOE on Tuesday for help in making their energy fields more commercial and efficient.
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LAGCOE challenges energy industry: ‘It’s how you respond to downtimes that separates next generation of successful entrepreneurs’
Oct 25, 2015
The women and men putting on the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition might have created a little magic in pulling off LAGCOE 2015, an event-filled exposition this week where almost all exhibitor slots were filled despite a tough stretch for the oil patch brought on by $45 per barrel oil.
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LAGCOE job fair has range of seminars
Oct 25, 2015
Though there won’t be as many companies hiring people at LAGCOE job fair this week as there were two years ago, planners have lined up a range of seminars to help those looking for work.
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LAGCOE opens sold-out show Tuesday
Oct 25, 2015
The Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition should open to good weather and a full schedule Tuesday, the first day of three for the 60-year-old show.
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Our View: LAGCOE 2015 looks beyond the turmoil
Oct 25, 2015
It’s a milestone, sure, but LAGCOE’s 60th anniversary show, set for Tuesday through Thursday at the Cajundome, is more about the present and future than the past. In a year when the oil industry is struggling globally, who can blame the biennial Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition for looking ahead? Solutions are being sought now; opportunities lie ahead. -
Workers in Lafayette busy setting up for LAGCOE, one of the biggest oil-and-gas expositions in the world
Oct 22, 2015
Forklifts buzzed across the Cajundome grounds Thursday, carting crates filled with display materials for some of the 448 companies setting up for this year’s Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition, a biennial oil and gas show in Lafayette that’s in its 60th year.
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Jobseekers invited to LAGCOE Career Fair in Lafayette
Oct 20, 2015
Times are tough to those who make a living from the fossil fuel industry, but O&G prospects and professionals will have a free opportunity to scope out jobs and network at the 2015 LAGCOE Career Fair next week.
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Looking for a job in oil and gas? Head to the LAGCOE career fair
Oct 19, 2015
Oil and gas industry employees, current and prospective, are invited to attend the 2015 LAGCOE Career Fair on Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette. There is no cost for jobseekers to attend this unique networking event.
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Facing oil downturn, LAGCOE tailors show to economy
Oct 15, 2015
A downturn in the oil economy has altered the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition 2015, scheduled for Oct. 27-29 in Lafayette, but has not diminished it.
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Got the stuff to work oil and gas? Students to find out
Oct 10, 2015
Young Professionals of LAGCOE’s efforts to introduce high school students to oil and gas industry careers were a big success at the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition 2013.
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10 things to know about the upcoming LAGCOE
Sep 28, 2015
LAGCOE 2015 is fast approaching. We’ve put together a list with 10 things you should know about LAGCOE 2015.
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Older LAGCOE hands counsel younger oil-and-gas industry workers: ‘Look, you’re not in this alone. We’ve been in these cycles’
Sep 26, 2015
The three-day Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exhibition in Lafayette next month will have a different tone than LAGCOE 2013, when the industry was rocking and rolling and constantly on the lookout for qualified employees.
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Internationals eager to attend LAGCOE in October
Sep 25, 2015
Despite languishing low prices globally for oil, Lafayette can expect enthusiasm from international representatives for the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition, scheduled for Oct. 27-29 at the Cajundome.
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LAGCOE technical session to showcase new technologies
Sep 01, 2015
Seven new technologies will be exhibited during the LAGCOE New Technology Showcase, scheduled for 28 October and sponsored by Drilling Contractor. Companies will get 10 minutes each to present an overview of the winning technologies. "We received exceptional applications from companies presenting outstanding technological advancements,” said Jeff DuBois, LAGCOE Technical Sessions Committee Co-Chair. "This year’s award winners have pushed oil and gas industry limits through creativity, efficiency and safety.”
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LAGCOE job fair to focus on reconnecting workers
Aug 30, 2015
This time, it’s different. This year, the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition will operate during a down year for oil, with prices low and jobs disappearing. So does that mean more job seekers will show up for the 3rd Annual LAGCOE Job Fair, presented as part of the biennial show, or less?
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LAGCOE selects tech showcase winners
Aug 30, 2015
The Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition has announced seven 2015 New Technology Showcase winners selected to present their new technologies at this year’s conference with a 10-minute overview.The LAGCOE award recognizes companies with revolutionary technologies that advance the process of discovering and producing oil and natural gas.
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LAGCOE Future Energy Professionals Program Will Provide Students with Knowledge of STEM Fields at LAGCOE 2015
Aug 24, 2015
In today’s ever changing oil and gas industry, companies search for young, qualified employees to bring the industry into the future. In response to this industry need, the LAGCOE Future Energy Professionals Program (FEP) was established to support and encourage students to pursue the technical positions which fuel our world. The Future Energy Professionals Program includes projects to support middle, secondary, and higher education Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) curriculum.
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2015 LAGCOE poster art unveiled
Aug 20, 2015
Lafayette native's artwork selected to represent the 2015 LAGCOE Poster art.
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Sans hardhat, Looey ‘13 turns to new LAGCOE roles
Aug 08, 2015
If LAGCOE Looey was intended to be a ceremonial job, Alfred "Al” Thomas II had other idea. Thomas, vice chairman of the board for Clean Energy Technology Associates Inc. and a lifelong oilman, has been a fixture at recent LAGCOE events since donning the Looey hardhat — first at the 2013 show and then for two years at LAGCOE meetings, many associated with LAGCOE’s Young Professionals group.
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LAGCOE poster: First the theme, then God's guiding hand
Aug 07, 2015
I asked local artist Tony Bernard what went into the creation of his winning entry for the LAGCOE 2015 poster and his answer was direct and short.
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Charlie Moncla Jr. named LAGCOE Looey for 2015
Aug 04, 2015
Oil and gas industry veteran Charlie Moncla Jr. was named LAGCOE Looey on Monday, a title that comes with duties as goodwill ambassador for the biennial Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition scheduled for three days in October.
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LAGCOE Looey 2015: From roughneck to CEO
Aug 04, 2015
Longtime Lafayette and Houston oilman Charlie Moncla has been selected as 2015's "LAGCOE Looey," the ceremonial host of the biennial Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition. The announcement was made Monday at a luncheon at the Petroleum Club.
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Moncla named 35th LAGCOE Looey
Aug 04, 2015
Charlie Moncla Jr. has joined the pantheon of LAGCOE Looeys and will preside over the 2015 petroleum industry bi-annual trade, training and networking extravaganza, slated to celebrate its 60th year Oct. 27-29 at the Cajundome. The 2013 show drew some 17,000 attendees from 47 states and 43 countries.
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Charlie Moncla chosen as ‘LAGCOE Looey’ 2015
Aug 03, 2015
Charlie Moncla of Moncla Companies has been selected as 2015’s "LAGCOE Looey,” the ceremonial host of the biennial Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition. The announcement was made at a luncheon at the Petroleum Club.
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LAGCOE announces 2015 New Technology Showcase winners
Jul 31, 2015
Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE), one of the world's pioneer oil and gas expositions, has announced the 2015 New Technology Showcase winners sponsored by Drilling Contractor.
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Make an energy inovation pitch at LAGCOE
Jul 24, 2015
LAGCOE has always focused on showcasing new technologies in the oil and gas industry. New for LAGCOE 2015 is the Energy Innovators Pitch Challenge — a "Shark Tank”-style pitch competition that will be held on Oct. 29. The event stems from a collaborative effort between LAGCOE, Innov8 Acadiana and LEDA’s Opportunity Machine. The challenge seeks to connect the best emerging energy innovators with investors ready to move their business ideas forward.
