A historic leader in oil and gas, Louisiana is strengthening its position as an international powerhouse for liquefied natural gas, advanced manufacturing and next-generation energy solutions.

Louisiana’s momentum is backed by transformative investments across the energy value chain, including Venture Global’s $18 billion expansion in southeast Louisiana, Woodside Energy’s $17.5 billion Louisiana LNG project in southwest Louisiana — the largest foreign direct investment in state history — and CF Industries’ $4 billion low-carbon ammonia facility in Ascension Parish. Together, these projects represent more than capital investment. They signal long-term confidence in Louisiana as a hub for energy production, innovation and logistics.

That confidence is supported by a statewide approach that aligns agencies, regional partners, regulators, utilities and private industry around energy investment, project delivery and long-term growth. This coordination builds on Louisiana’s legacy strengths while sharpening its competitive position in LNG, refining, nuclear energy, hydrogen, carbon capture, biofuels and advanced manufacturing.

The numbers speak for themselves: Louisiana is the nation’s leading LNG exporter, responsible for more than 63% of U.S. LNG exports, and ranks No. 2 in refining capacity. With more than 50,000 miles of pipelines, eight deep-draft ports, access to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of America, and one of the nation’s most experienced industrial workforces, the state is built for global energy logistics.

And natural gas is only one part of the story. Louisiana’s refining capacity, carbon sequestration potential, nuclear strategy, hydrogen innovation and advanced manufacturing base are drawing interest from companies seeking speed, scale and certainty. As one of the few states authorized to permit its own carbon sequestration wells, Louisiana has the geology, infrastructure and technical expertise needed to support carbon management solutions.

Through Louisiana Economic Development, the state is cultivating investment, strengthening global partnerships and advancing innovation across the full energy spectrum. Led by an all-of-the-above energy strategy, Louisiana is building on what it has always done best: powering economies, supplying the world and delivering at scale.