Robinson Carbon Plans Alenandria, Louisiana, Biochar Operations
Biochar manufacturer Robinson Carbon plans to establish operations in Alexandria, Louisiana. The $16.3 million project is expected to create 42 jobs in Rapides Parish.
11/05/2026
Louisiana Resources
Recent Project Announcements
Leading Edge Manufacturing Expands Youngsville-Broussard, Louisiana, Operations
Metal fabrication company Leading Edge Manufacturing plans to expand its operations in Youngsville and Broussard, Louisiana. The project is expected to create 20 jobs in Lafayette Parish.
09/27/2026
Applied Atomics Plans New Orleans, Louisiana, Headquarters-Technical Operations
Advanced nuclear energy company Applied Atomics, Inc. plans to establish its headquarters and technical operations center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The $8.2 million project is expected to create 41 jobs.
09/25/2026
Australia-Based Sicona Battery Technologies Plans New Orleans, Louisiana, Headquarters Operations
Australia-based battery materials developer Sicona Battery Technologies plans to establish operations in New Orleans, Louisiana. The $10.3 million project is expected to create 32 jobs.
09/19/2026
Black Bayou Energy Hub Expands-Plans Lafayette-Cameron Parish, Louisiana, Natural Gas Operations
Natural gas infrastructure company Black Bayou Energy Hub plans to expand in Lafayette and establish operations in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The $1.6 billion project is expected to create 23 jobs.
09/14/2026
Amazon Expands Shreveport, Louisiana, Data Center Operations
Amazon plans to expand its operations in Shreveport, Louisiana. The $6 billion project is expected to create 210 jobs.
08/21/2026
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Expands Alexandria, Louisiana, Operations
Beverage bottling and distribution company Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. plans to expand its operations in Alexandria, Louisiana. The $106 million project is expected to create 50 new jobs.
08/12/2026
NPK Access Solutions Expands Carencro, Louisiana, Production Operations
Composite matting manufacturer NPK Access Solutions plans to expand its operations in Carencro, Louisiana. The $40 million project is expected to create 38 jobs in Lafayette Parish.
08/03/2026
Quality Companies Plans-Expands Louisiana Operations
Energy services company Quality Companies plans to establish and expand its operations in Jeanerette and Youngsville, Louisiana. The more than $7 million project is expected to create 125 jobs.
07/20/2026
Meta Expands Richland Parish, Louisiana, Data Center Operations
Meta plans to expand its operations in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The $50 billion project is expected to create 500 jobs.
07/15/2026
Bio-Lab Expands Westlake, Louisiana, Manufacturing Operations
Pool and spa treatment products manufacturer Bio-Lab plans to expand its operations in Westlake, Louisiana. The at least $8 million project is expected to create 64 jobs in Calcasieu Parish.
07/10/2026
Gulf Coast Tactical Expands Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Production Operations
Maritime technology company Gulf Coast Tactical plans to expand its operations in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. The $6.1 million project is expected to create 65 jobs.
06/19/2026
C&C Forest Products Modernizes Coushatta, Louisiana, Sawmill Operations
Forest products manufacturer C&C Forest Products plans to expand its operations in Coushatta, Louisiana. The more than $21 million project is expected to create 77 jobs.
06/16/2026
Faith Technologies Plans Monroe, Louisiana, Manufacturing Operations
Electrical manufacturing and construction company Faith Technologies Incorporated plans to establish operations in Monroe, Louisiana. The $80.5 million project is expected to create at least 200 jobs in Ouachita Parish.
06/15/2026
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