Ascension Economic Development reports 22 active projects; BASF nearing completion
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.
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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.
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