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Bobby Jindal, South Louisiana Methanol CEO Barry Williamson and Todd Corp. Group CEO Jon Young announced that South Louisiana Methanol LP will invest $1.3 South Louisiana Methanol LP will build and operate a world-scale methanol production facility in St. James Parish. Located across the river from the Nucor Corp.
While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue. Photo: SWLA). Edwards said. “We
Louisiana Gov. The LNG project would create 45 new permanent jobs; LED also estimates the project would result in 175 new indirect jobs. The LNG project would create 45 new permanent jobs; LED also estimates the project would result in 175 new indirect jobs. venture by 2015.”.
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) estimates the project also will result in 218 new indirect jobs, for a total of 418 new jobs in Vernon Parish and the Central Louisiana region. We’re thrilled to serve the great people of Louisiana, as well as to tap into the impressive legacy of Leesville’s workforce.
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represents the first major foreign direct investment by a Chinese company in Louisiana. At peak building activity, the company estimates the project will generate 2,100 construction jobs. Louisiana Gov. Louisiana was the right choice for our company to locate our first operation in the United States. investment in St.
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In addition to the 800 jobs that will be created at the center over the next four years, LSU estimates the project will result in approximately 542 new indirect jobs, for a total of approximately 1,342 new, permanent jobs in the Capital Region. Total investment for the combined development is estimated to be $55 million.
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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said, “Here in the heart of Louisiana’s world-scale petrochemical industries, the Gulf Coast GTL project would give thousands more of our people an opportunity for a rewarding career right here at home. meet its growing transportation needs while advancing the nation’s energy security.
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