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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Linde Plans Ascension Parish, Louisiana, Air Separation Operations

06/24/2025
Industrial gases and engineering company Linde plans to establish operations in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The $400 million project is expected to create 15 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of an air separation unit at RiverPlex MegaPark which will supply oxygen and nitrogen essential to low-carbon ammonia production at Blue Point Number One, a joint venture between CF Industries, JERA and Mitsui & Co. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2029.

“This project is another application of Linde’s world-scale air separation technology and we are honored to contribute to Blue Point’s vision for a low carbon ammonia supply chain,” Linde Executive Vice President North America Sean Durbin said. “We appreciate the support from Louisiana Economic Development, which enables us to strengthen our industrial gas infrastructure and increase U.S. manufacturing capacity.”

To support the project Louisiana Economic Development (LED) offered an incentive package including the comprehensive workforce development solutions of LED FastStart. The company is also expected to participate in the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Quality Jobs programs.

“This announcement is yet another win for the West Bank as we build out the industrial base and bring high-wage job opportunities to the area,” noted LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois. “For more than half a century, Linde has helped make Louisiana a global energy leader. Their latest investment reflects our shared commitment to optimizing our legacy sectors while driving our entire business ecosystem toward growth, innovation and global impact.”

Linde produces and distributes industrial gases like oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, as well as specialty gases and gas mixtures for various industries. The company also designs and builds equipment for gas production and offers related services.

“The RiverPlex MegaPark continues to attract meaningful investment to Louisiana’s Capital Region, and we are delighted Linde chose to expand in Ascension Parish,” Baton Rouge Area Chamber President and CEO Lori Melancon added.

“Industrial growth like this doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of smart planning, long-term vision, and people working together to create opportunity where it’s needed most,” Ascension Economic Development Corp President and CEO Kate MacArthur said. “We are looking forward to Linde’s new location in west Ascension and appreciate their continued investment in our parish.”

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