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RECENT NEWS In January 2015, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal visited the United Kingdom as part of an economic development effort. While there, he also addressed the Henry Jackson Society regarding foreign policy.
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT The United Kingdom is the most frequent investor in Louisiana, with 31 projects since 2003 accounting for over $1.4 billion in capital expenditure and over 2,200 jobs.
UK has invested many business service projects in Louisiana. Hayward Baker, a geotechnical contractor and a subsidiary of the UK-based Keller Group, has opened a new office in New Orleans to support customers and projects along the Gulf Coast.
Atkins, a design an engineering consultancy, has opened a new office in Baton Rouge, the office aims to increase the firm’s support capabilities for projects throughout Louisiana. CONTACT INFORMATION Tymor Marine, an energy consultancy company, has opened a SANCHIA KIRKPATRICK new office in Kaplan, Louisiana, The opening will serve customers Chief Representative, United Kingdom operating in the Gulf of Mexico. [email protected] T +44.0.7793222939 In June 2013, Hunting Energy Services completed a $19.6 million investment in its new Louisiana facility. JAMES J. COLEMAN, JR., OBE Great Britain Louisiana companies have also established a presence in the UK. www.gov.uk/government/work/usa Including 15 direct investments in the U.K. since 2003 that have T 504.524.4180 resulted in capital expenditures totaling $253 million and the JUDGE JAMES F. MCKAY III creation of 422 jobs. Honorary Consul, Ireland [email protected] T 504.412.6050
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EXPORTS IMPORTS The U.K. stands as one of Louisiana’s top export Louisiana also imports heavily from the U.K.: over markets, with over $928.2 million in Louisiana exports $437.1 million worth of goods in 2016. Top imports there in 2016. Top Louisiana exports to the U.K. from the U.K. include chemical products ($112.4 include petroleum and chemical products ($449.9 million), machinery and mechanical appliances ($66.3 million), chemical products ($157.8 million), and million); and oil and gas ($51.6 million). agricultural products ($90 million).
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CASE STUDY In December 2012, Drax Biomass announced plans to build a wood pellet facility in Bastrop and a storage-and- shipping facility at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. Drax will ship wood pellets formed in Morehouse Parish to its U.K. energy facilities for use in generating renewable power. The project will create 63 direct jobs and Louisiana Economic Development estimates it will result in an additional 143 new indirect jobs. Drax Biomass also expects to generate 250 construction jobs at the peak of the yearlong building phase.
“This is an exciting step for us. With Louisiana’s support, we are looking forward to moving these projects through development and into construction during the first part of 2013. Drax Biomass is focused on building and operating clean, safe manufacturing facilities that will support local economies, create long-term jobs, and interface with regional forest industries.”
Chuck Davis CEO, Drax Biomass International
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