LOUISIANA Custom-Fit Opportunity U.K.-LOUISIANA LINKS 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 29 projects since 2003 accounting for over $1.4 billion in capital expenditure and over 2,200 jobs. CONTACT INFORMATION Sanchia Kirkpatrick In June 2013, Hunting Energy Services completed a $19.6 million investment in its new Louisiana Chief Representative, United Kingdom facility.
[email protected] T +44.0.7793222939 In December 2012, Drax Biomass announced plans to build a wood pellet facility and a storage- and-shipping facility in Louisiana, creating 63 direct jobs, 143 new indirect jobs and $120 million in James J. Coleman, Jr., OBE capital expenditure. Great Britain www.gov.uk/government/work/usa BP’s $98.3 million dollar facility in Louisiana converts energy grasses into cellulosic biofuels. The T 504.524.4180 facility employs more than 75 advanced process/manufacturing professionals and engineers. Judge James F. McKay III Louisiana companies have also established a presence in the UK. including fourteen direct Honorary Consul, Ireland investments in the U.K. since 2003 that have resulted in capital expenditures totaling $253 million
[email protected] and the creation of 422 jobs. T 504.412.6050 TRADE Exports The U.K. stands as one of Louisiana’s top export markets, with over $1.99 billion in Louisiana exports there in 2014. Top Louisiana exports to the U.K.