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Ascension Economic Development reports 22 active projects; BASF nearing completion
Summary
An Ascension Economic Development staffer, identified only as Kate, told the Finance Committee the parish has 22 active projects and 16 active leads in Q1 2026, with BASF described as wrapping up a nearly $1 billion project and several other industrial projects in construction or pre-construction.
Kate, an Ascension Economic Development staffer, presented the department's first-quarter 2026 update to the Finance Committee on April 7, reporting 22 active projects on the parish project chart and 16 active leads as of the meeting.
Kate said several previously announced large projects remain under construction: BASF is 'wrapping up' and described as an 'almost billion dollar' project expected to be complete by the end of the year; other ongoing construction projects included John H. Carter and Air Products. She also listed Hyundai Steel, CF, Blue Point and Linde as projects in pre-construction.
She noted that leads continue to come into the office from state partners and other channels and that site identification and outreach remain ongoing. Kate also reported the business retention and expansion program was behind usual first-quarter levels, with only six visits to local companies this year, and that the department is advertising to fill one vacant staff position.
Committee members asked clarifying questions; the update was moved to the council for inclusion in council materials.
Committee members did not record substantive objections in committee; next steps are council consideration and continued business-retention outreach by the department.
