SUMMARY BACKGROUND

CAPITAL REGION ON THE RISE:

FUTURE STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS FOR A RESILIENT ECONOMY

 

  • Hut 8 AI Data Center ($12B, 1,500–2,000 jobs): Establishes West Feliciana as a high-tech and AI infrastructure hub.
  • Hyundai Steel Facility ($5.8B, 5,400+ jobs): Boosts green manufacturing and skilled workforce in Ascension Parish.
  • CF Industries Ammonia Plant ($4B, 414 jobs): Positions Ascension Parish as a global leader in low-carbon industrial production.
  • Entergy Grid Upgrade ($400M): Enhances regional grid resilience and reliability for homes and businesses.
  • John H. Carter Co. ($69M): Advances industrial excellence and innovation in Gonzales.
  • Capitol City Produce ($22M): Strengthens Baton Rouge’s distribution network and logistics capacity.