Black Bayou Energy Hub, LLC announced a $1.6 billion investment to expand its Lafayette headquarters and develop critical natural gas infrastructure in Cameron Parish, strengthening Louisiana’s growing LNG corridor and supporting increasing demand from LNG exporters, power generators, utilities, and manufacturers.
Across both sites, the company is expected to create 23 direct new jobs and retain five existing positions. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will create an additional 35 indirect jobs, for a total of 58 potential new job opportunities across the Southwest and Acadiana Regions. In addition, the project is expected to support more than 1,000 construction jobs at peak.
“Louisiana doesn't just produce energy — we build the infrastructure that makes America's energy economy possible. Black Bayou Energy Hub's investment reinforces Louisiana's place at the center of America's energy future and demonstrates why companies continue choosing our state to build the next generation of American industry." Governor Jeff Landry
Black Bayou Energy Hub is developing infrastructure designed to increase the movement, storage, and delivery of natural gas across the Gulf Coast. The project will add capacity and connectivity to Louisiana’s existing energy network, helping meet growing demand across the region.
“More than $48 billion in LNG projects have been announced in Louisiana since 2024, and investment at that scale creates demand for the infrastructure and businesses needed to support it. Black Bayou Energy Hub is a direct result of that momentum and an investment in sustaining it. This project strengthens the natural gas infrastructure that will serve major projects already underway while increasing Louisiana’s capacity to compete for what comes next.” LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois
To secure the project in Cameron Parish and Lafayette Parish, the state of Louisiana offered Black Bayou Energy Hub, LLC a competitive incentives package that includes the comprehensive workforce development solutions of LED FastStart and $1 million from the Economic Development Award Program (EDAP) for infrastructure improvements. The company is also expected to participate in the state's High Impact Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption Programs.
In Cameron Parish, Black Bayou Energy Hub will develop natural gas infrastructure centered on the Black Bayou salt dome, with infrastructure extending into neighboring Calcasieu Parish. The project will provide blending, balancing, storage, and transportation services for LNG exporters, utilities, power generators, and pipeline operators across the Gulf Coast.
In Lafayette, Black Bayou Energy Hub will expand its corporate headquarters to support the company's continued growth and long-term operations. The expansion will support administrative, engineering, and operational functions as development of the southwest Louisiana project continues. LED estimates the expansion will result in an additional nine indirect new jobs in the Acadiana Region.
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