Susan Bourgeois
Secretary
Louisiana’s aerospace sector is poised for expansion. Visit Louisiana Economic Development in Hall 3 Booth E194 at the Paris Air Show to learn more about Louisiana's business incentives and advantages.
Susan B. Bourgeois is responsible for leading Louisiana Economic Development, a state agency established in 1936, to cultivate jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana.
Baton Rouge, United States
Aerospace, Defense & Security, Maritime, Oil · Gas · Energy
Louisiana’s energy sector in 2025 is full speed ahead, with both legacy and emerging sectors positioning Louisiana to win on a global stage. Already a historic leader in oil and gas, the state is rapidly evolving into an international powerhouse for liquefied natural gas, and low-carbon solutions.
The year opened with two transformative LNG announcements: Venture Global’s $18 billion expansion in the southeastern corner and Woodside Energy’s $17.5 billion greenfield facility in the southwest – the largest foreign direct investment in state history. In addition, CF Industries unveiled a $4 billion investment to build the world’s largest blue ammonia facility, driving Louisiana’s emergence as a key player in high-demand fuel markets.
Together, these projects represent more than capital investment – they signal long-term confidence in Louisiana as a hub for energy production, innovation and logistics. The numbers speak for themselves: Louisiana now exports 61% of the nation’s LNG and ranks No. 7 in U.S. natural gas reserves.
Energy leaders worldwide have taken notice of Louisiana’s “all-of-the-above” strategy and its strategic advantages. With over 50,000 miles of pipelines, eight deep-draft ports, one of the world’s largest LNG export terminals, and unmatched access to the Gulf, the state is ideally positioned for global energy logistics.
But natural gas is only part of the story. Louisiana ranks among the top 10 states in crude oil imports, and is the No. 2 state for refining capacity. As one of the few states empowered to permit its own carbon sequestration wells, ideal subsurface geology and a vast pipeline network to move CO₂ efficiently, the state has everything required to lead in the deployment of carbon capture.
Louisiana’s power grid capacity and land availability are drawing interest from tech giants and energy-intensive industries, including data centers and advanced manufacturing. Global energy companies like Shell and ExxonMobil continue to invest in Louisiana, recognizing it as a state moving at the speed of business.
Through Louisiana Economic Development (LED), the state is actively cultivating investment, forging global partnerships and nurturing innovation. Excelling in every corner of the energy map – LNG, oil, renewables, carbon capture – Louisiana is the future of energy.
The year opened with two transformative LNG announcements: Venture Global’s $18 billion expansion in the southeastern corner and Woodside Energy’s $17.5 billion greenfield facility in the southwest – the largest foreign direct investment in state history. In addition, CF Industries unveiled a $4 billion investment to build the world’s largest blue ammonia facility, driving Louisiana’s emergence as a key player in high-demand fuel markets.
Together, these projects represent more than capital investment – they signal long-term confidence in Louisiana as a hub for energy production, innovation and logistics. The numbers speak for themselves: Louisiana now exports 61% of the nation’s LNG and ranks No. 7 in U.S. natural gas reserves.
Energy leaders worldwide have taken notice of Louisiana’s “all-of-the-above” strategy and its strategic advantages. With over 50,000 miles of pipelines, eight deep-draft ports, one of the world’s largest LNG export terminals, and unmatched access to the Gulf, the state is ideally positioned for global energy logistics.
But natural gas is only part of the story. Louisiana ranks among the top 10 states in crude oil imports, and is the No. 2 state for refining capacity. As one of the few states empowered to permit its own carbon sequestration wells, ideal subsurface geology and a vast pipeline network to move CO₂ efficiently, the state has everything required to lead in the deployment of carbon capture.
Louisiana’s power grid capacity and land availability are drawing interest from tech giants and energy-intensive industries, including data centers and advanced manufacturing. Global energy companies like Shell and ExxonMobil continue to invest in Louisiana, recognizing it as a state moving at the speed of business.
Through Louisiana Economic Development (LED), the state is actively cultivating investment, forging global partnerships and nurturing innovation. Excelling in every corner of the energy map – LNG, oil, renewables, carbon capture – Louisiana is the future of energy.
