Global news outlet Reuters has published a wide-ranging report on Louisiana, which concludes that “the Bayou State is staging a revival that could see it emerge as the more dynamic and influential Gulf Coast [energy] hub over the coming decades.” Highlights of the article include:
- “All-of-the-Above” Clean Energy Leadership: Louisiana leads the U.S. in LNG exports (over $30B in 2024), while also advancing over 60 carbon capture projects and expanding hydrogen, ammonia, and steel industries
- Massive Industrial Investments: Major global firms like Meta and Hyundai Steel are pouring investment into Louisiana, drawn by its energy assets and competitive advantages
- Smart Messaging across Administrations: Louisiana’s ability to position projects for both energy security and climate goals has made it appealing under both the Trump and Biden administrations
- Natural Gas and Infrastructure Edge: With abundant gas supplies and the lowest industrial electricity costs in the country (16% lower than the national average), Louisiana is uniquely positioned to attract manufacturers and tech firms
- Emerging as a Gulf Coast Powerhouse: Louisiana is not just keeping pace with Texas — it’s poised to become the leading energy and industrial hub for America’s future
The column also mentioned this week’s event for Australian company Woodside Energy, which announced a new $17.5B liquified natural gas (LNG) production and export facility, representing the largest foreign direct investment in state history.
Read the full piece here: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/crafty-us-state-thats-showing-how-thrive-under-trump-maguire-2025-04-28/
