A $5.8 billion steel mill. A $4 billion ammonia facility. Over $10.6 billion in capital investment in 2025 alone. Something is happening in Louisiana’s Capital Region—and site selectors are paying attention. This story is part of Business Report’s Capital Assets edition. Get the entire 2026 Capital Assets edition. In March 2025, Hyundai Steel chose Ascension
Why global manufacturers are betting billions on this region
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