Federal leaders to announce investments in Las energy infrastructure

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) – A big announcement from federal and state leaders about an investment into Louisiana’s energy infrastructure is expected Thursday, April 6. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is hosting an in-person news conference starting at 1:30 p.m. It’s happening at Crescent Park in Donaldsonville. The Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) grant program focuses on mitigating safety risks and methane emissions from higher-risk areas where natural gas pipes are. The program, established by President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides nearly $200 million a year for a total of almost $1 billion over…