Who We Are

South Central Industrial Association represents more than 250 member companies with over 200,000 employees, many of whom are engaged in servicing the oil, gas and marine operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and around the world. Most of these members live in the Bayou Region of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes.



What We Do

SCIA, a nonprofit organization led by industrial members, connects and engages business and community leaders to proactively develop solutions focused on improving the business climate and quality of life in our region.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Upcoming Events

October General Membership Luncheon

May Joint Luncheon with NOIA and LMOGA

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Cypress Columns
Speaker: Erik Milito, NOIA President
Fellowship: 11:15 am
Meeting Begins: 11:45 am

SCIA Annual Awards Banquet

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Cypress Columns
Event Begins: 6:00 pm

July Joint Luncheon with B.I.G.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Cypress Columns
Speaker: Phillip May, CEO Entergy
Fellowship: 11:15 am
Meeting Begins: 11:45 am

August Joint Luncheon

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Cypress Columns
Speaker: Eric Zimmermann, COO LLOG Exploration
Fellowship: 11:15 am
Meeting Begins: 11:45 am

September General Membership Luncheon

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Cypress Columns
Speaker: Mike Moore, VP Advanced Manufacturing at K&B Machines
Fellowship: 11:15 am
Meeting Begins: 11:45 am

SCIA Annual Golf Tournament

Monday, October 7, 2024
Ellendale Country Club

October General Membership Luncheon

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Cypress Columns
Speaker: Jordan Christman, API
Fellowship: 11:15 am
Meeting Begins: 11:45 am

A Message From Our President

Dear SCIA Members,

I hope this message finds you well. Today, I want to share a simple yet powerful message of hope with you.

As I engage with various boards and community meetings, I’ve noticed a prevailing sense of fatigue and frustration among us regarding the state of our communities. The past few years have been challenging—between the impacts of COVID-19, political challenges, and natural disasters, we’ve faced our share of hardships. As we near the end of our third year of storm recovery, I often hear questions like, “When will this be over?” and “When will our communities be restored?”

Amidst this frustration, I want to remind you that we have faced adversity before and emerged stronger. Many of you may recall the 1980s bumper sticker that read, “Will the last one to leave please turn out the lights.” Here we are, 40 years later, and the lights are still on because we chose resilience over despair.

We are a community built on self-reliance. Instead of waiting for external assistance, we take action ourselves. This spirit is evident in the work being done by organizations like the Bayou Community Foundation, which has been instrumental in rebuilding and repairing homes throughout South Louisiana, thanks to the generosity of many members of SCIA.

While we still have much to do, it’s important to recognize that recovery of this magnitude takes time—often a decade or more. If this were a football game, we’d be at halftime, with plans and funding for the next phase underway. Just as New Orleans East continues its recovery nearly 20 years post-Katrina, we have made significant strides in the past three years, and I believe the next three will be just as productive.

I also see hope in our industries. As America reshapes its manufacturing landscape, we anticipate a surge in electrical demand, primarily driven by the growth of AI and data centers. Projections indicate a 20% increase in total U.S. electrical demand by 2030, much of which will be met by natural gas. This electrical demand will require an “All Of The Above” energy policy which should bode well for all our community and future economic vitality.

I have hope for South Louisiana, grounded in our collective strength and ability to rejuvenate. I believe in the potential for healing and revitalization within this room.

As we move forward, let us embrace the second half of this journey with determination. Better days are ahead, and together, we can turn hope into reality.

Thank you for your commitment and resilience.

JJ Buquet
SCIA President

 

I am excited and honored to be the next president to serve this wonderful organization and our members. My view of the primary role of a leader, particularly of an organization with such a broad and vast membership base as the SCIA, is to continually bring your team members back to purpose. A good purpose is one that answers the WHY we do what we do. It is one that motivates individuals to action because it makes clear the reason for your effort. And, it is one that helps diverse individuals work towards a unified vision.

During the course of this year, we will continue to dialogue about our organization’s mission and purpose, but I’d like to start this off in a personal way by telling you my “why” for being involved in the SCIA. We live in a place that has amazing food, a unique culture, wonderful people, scenic landscapes, incredible outdoor activities, and a commitment to faith and family that I haven’t found anywhere else I have been. These things cause so many people to love to live here. Although there are some other places in the world that have attributes similar to that list, most are without the same incredible natural resources and economic opportunities that enables us to make a really good living in this place that we love. The protection, use and development of our natural resources and building of a strong economy requires continued intentional effort from all stakeholders (residents, government officials, business leaders, workers, non-profits, etc.). This takes work, compromise, creativity, sacrifice, and communication. The SCIA exists to foster an environment where all these things can happen so responsible businesses can create good jobs so that the people who chose to live in this region can enjoy a wonderful quality of life. That is my why. I hope this why (purpose) resonates with you as well and compels you to join with this organization to make a difference.

Thanks
Paul Danos

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