LSU Athletics announces partnership with Venture Global – LSU

BATON ROUGE – LSU Athletics is proud to announce a new and strategic multi-year partnership with Venture Global, a leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as the university continues to strengthen its relationships with industry leaders.

This dynamic partnership will position Venture Global as a key partner within LSU Athletics, supporting the Tigers’ commitment to excellence. Venture Global will have a prominent presence in several athletic programs, further enhancing the fan experience and demonstrating their commitment to supporting the local community and collegiate sports.

“We are excited to announce our partnership with Venture Global, a prominent leader in the energy sector. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to excellence and community involvement.” LSU Athletics Adjunct Clay Harris said, “Together, we strive to create meaningful opportunities that support our student-athletes and promote economic growth in Louisiana. We look forward to the innovative initiatives that will emerge from this partnership, strengthening our ties with the local community and celebrating the spirit of LSU Athletics and the university as a whole.”

Venture Global is a leading, innovative U.S. LNG exporter whose projects along Louisiana’s Gulf Coast support thousands of Louisiana jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in economic revenue for Louisiana parishes. Their partnership with LSU Athletics marks their continued commitment to working with the Louisiana community and building long-lasting relationships through shared values ​​of integrity, excellence and teamwork.

“Venture Global is proud to grow our relationship with the state of Louisiana through this new partnership with LSU Athletics,” said Mike Sabel, CEO of Venture Global. “As the largest new job creator in the state, we are investing heavily in workforce training and development programs, STEM initiatives and partnerships like this with higher education to serve as a positive engine in the state for Louisiana’s next generation of workers. We are excited to support the LSU community and work together to promote new collaboration in this area and energy innovation across Louisiana. Geaux tigers!”

The partnership between LSU Athletics and Venture Global strengthens the shared vision of advancing Louisiana’s economic and cultural legacy. Fans can expect a series of activations and initiatives that celebrate both LSU’s athletic excellence and the industry’s contributions to the region’s prosperity.

About LSU Athletics
LSU Athletics is home to one of the most storied programs in college sports, with a commitment to excellence on the field, in the classroom and in the community. As a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), LSU Tigers compete at the highest levels of collegiate athletics and maintain a strong tradition of winning.

About Venture Global LNG
Venture Global is a long-term, low-cost supplier of American LNG sourced from resource-rich North American natural gas basins. Venture Global’s first facility, Calcasieu Pass, began producing its first LNG in January 2022. The company is also building or developing more than 74 MTPA of generating capacity in Louisiana to provide clean, affordable energy to the world. The company is developing Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) projects at each of its LNG facilities.