Louisiana Energy Extension Service (LEES)
The mission of the Louisiana Energy Extension Service (LEES) is to serve as a primary technical information source and extension provider for the Louisiana energy industry and its diverse stakeholders. LEES delivers critical guidance pertaining to technology descriptions, process mechanisms, technology-related operational limits, feedstock and product assessments, workforce potential, environmental implications, and process economics.
Operating as a state-wide repository of specialized extension agents and technical archives, LEES makes vital resources freely available to energy sector stakeholders to assist in deployment and operations. Led by Dr. Mark Zappi, P.E., LEES bridges academic innovation and practical, real-world utility across the region.
Extension Focus Domains
Deploying informational archives and specialized technical advisory services to help state energy partners evaluate operational scales, feedstock metrics, and chemical processes.
Analyzing emerging regional green job creation trends and delivering insights regarding the strategic training and vocational shifts required to preserve industrial talent.
Modeling the proven, highly successful agricultural extension service archetype to distribute technical knowledge, process summaries, and economic frameworks across the state.
Technical Assistance Services
Center Leadership
