Louisiana welcomes the Offshore Wind Industry

Greater New Orleans is already a key contributor to the global offshore wind industry. At NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, LM Wind Power continues to conduct cutting-edge research in wind blade engineering and materials, including on its massive 107m blade – picture a blade the length of the Saints pitch, post-to-post. At the former Avondale shipyard, a new visionary ownership team, Avondale Marine, is investing millions in new upgrades to transform the site into a fully integrated wind energy manufacturing and logistics hub. And in downtown New Orleans, our brightest engineering minds continue to design the physical structures that underpin the industry.
Wind Energy Potential
Louisiana ranks 4th among all US states in net technical potential for OSW energy.
The combination of shallow waters and moderate wind speeds places Louisiana fourth in net technical energy potential.

Workforce
A 70-year legacy in offshore maritime work rooted in safety and innovation.
Louisiana workers have built and operated one of the most expansive offshore platform networks in the world. From specialized jacket fabrication to conceptual engineering, coastal Louisiana has the talent and experience to complete any offshore work.

Climate Initiative
Louisiana committed to expanded energy usage
October 21, 2020 marked a historic day for Louisiana. To realize its full energy potential, Governor John Bel Edwards initiated the process to explore the wind energy potential in the Gulf of Mexico.

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