Looks like this may have something to do with Southern Renewables project in LA
XCF Global CEO Chris Cooper to Spotlight Revitalizing Louisiana and U.S. Forestry Infrastructure and Advancing Next -Generation Fuels Including Bio-Methanol at the Louisiana Energy Conference
05/19/2026
Cooper will discuss how renewable and next generation fuels can support domestic energy security, and opportunities to repurpose underutilized industrial infrastructure
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 19, 2026 / XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (Nasdaq:SAFX), a U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF") focused on decarbonizing transportation while supporting domestic fuel supply and energy security, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Chris Cooper will participate as a panelist at an upcoming Louisiana Energy Conference ("LEC") industry event.
Mr. Cooper is scheduled to speak on Thursday, May 28, during LEC's Future Energy programming, where he will join industry leaders to discuss developments shaping the future of energy and economic development in Louisiana. He will share insights into the growing role of renewable fuels and its role in strengthening domestic energy supply and advancing next generation fuel solutions such as bio-methanol derived from timber waste
The discussion will include the opportunity to revitalize legacy forestry and industrial infrastructure across the Gulf Coast, including bringing underutilized sawmill capacity back online to support the production of low-carbon fuels derived from forestry residues and other sustainable feedstocks.
"The energy transition presents a clear opportunity to align economic development with long-term demand for lower-carbon fuels" said Chris Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of XCF Global. "Events like this bring together important perspectives from across the industry, and we look forward to sharing our approach as we prepare for the next phase of growth."
The Louisiana Energy Conference brings together executives, investors, policymakers, and other industry participants for presentations, panel discussions, and one-on-one meetings focused on domestic and international oil, natural gas, renewable, and clean energy developments.
XCF Global is advancing its renewable fuels platform through its New Rise Renewables facility in Reno, Nevada, which is expected to resume production in June 2026 following ongoing upgrades.