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Natural Resources

Louisiana has abundant and accessible raw materials such as timber, natural gas and mineral deposits, providing unique advantages for manufacturers and energy producers.

Nature’s Bounty

Forest and Cropland
Fueled by millions of acres of farms and timberland, Louisiana-grown products have a place in the center of the national and international stage.

Mineral Resources
Leading in salt, clay, sand and gypsum resources, Louisiana produces valuable commodities for manufacturers and chemical processors.

Natural Gas
As a natural gas hub, Louisiana has the means to produce and globally export this valuable commodity, making Louisiana a key component of the international energy supply chain.

By the Numbers

30,000
Farms

in the state of Louisiana alone

14 Million
Acres

of forestland

24,000
Miles

of natural gas pipeline

60% of
U.S. Grain

passes through Louisiana ports

30,000
Farms

in the state of Louisiana alone

14 Million
Acres

of forestland

24,000
Miles

of natural gas pipeline

60% of
U.S. Grain

passes through Louisiana ports

Industry Spotlight

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LaSalle Lumber

A central Louisiana wood processing facility and sawmill, LaSalle Lumber works to process and maintain the region’s millions of acres of farmland.

Cargill

A U.S. global food corporation with processing facilities in Louisiana, Cargill utilizes the region’s mineral deposits to create agricultural and industrial products.

Cheniere

An international natural gas company operating in Southwest Louisiana, Cheniere exports liquified natural gas to global markets.

LaSalle Lumber

A central Louisiana wood processing facility and sawmill, LaSalle Lumber works to process and maintain the region’s millions of acres of farmland.

Cargill

A U.S. global food corporation with processing facilities in Louisiana, Cargill utilizes the region’s mineral deposits to create agricultural and industrial products.

Cheniere

An international natural gas company operating in Southwest Louisiana, Cheniere exports liquified natural gas to global markets.

Louisiana Natural Resources in the News

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