SHREVEPORT, La. SLB will invest $30 million to expand its advanced manufacturing operations in Caddo Parish, doubling the footprint of its Shreveport facility to meet growing global demand for digital infrastructure and data center equipment.
The company, which has 660 employees at the site, is expected to create 600 direct new jobs. Louisiana Economic Development projects an additional 744 indirect jobs, for a total potential impact of 1,344 jobs in the Northwest Region.
“Across the country, companies are searching for places that can deliver the industrial capacity and skilled workforce needed to compete in today’s economy, and Louisiana is answering that call,” Governor Jeff Landry said. “SLB’s continued investment in Northwest Louisiana reinforces that Louisiana is a place where global companies grow, succeed, and choose to compete at the highest level.”
The expansion will add new manufacturing space at the technology center at 7600 Antoine Blvd., supporting higher production volumes and strengthening long-term operations. The facility plays a growing role in the hyperscaler supply chain.
“Shreveport has become a strategic hub for our expanding role in the hyperscaler ecosystem,” SLB Data Centers Director Andrew Johnston said. “Expanding our footprint here is a natural next step. Louisiana offers the workforce, infrastructure and partnership we need to grow, and we’re proud to deepen our investment in a region that continues to deliver for our business and our customers.”
SLB has invested more than $18 million in its Shreveport operations to date. Construction on the new project is set to begin in January 2026, with staffing increases scheduled through 2027 as expanded areas come online.
“SLB’s expansion demonstrates how growth in one part of Louisiana’s economy continues to fuel new opportunities in others,” LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois said.
To secure the project, the state offered SLB a package that includes LED FastStart workforce solutions and a $6 million performance-based grant for utility and infrastructure improvements. The company is also expected to participate in the Quality Jobs program.
“SLB is a great corporate citizen of Caddo Parish, and its efforts benefit the people and the City of Shreveport,” Mayor Tom Arceneaux said. “We welcome the news of this expansion, which will create more jobs and more prosperity for Shreveport. Hooray for SLB!”
“SLB’s decision to double down in Shreveport/Caddo Parish is a powerful vote of confidence in Northwest Louisiana’s workforce and industrial capacity,” North Louisiana Economic Partnership President and CEO Justyn Dixon said.
“The expansion of SLB in Caddo Parish is more than an investment in infrastructure, it’s an investment in people, progress, and the promise of economic growth,” said Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts, Caddo Parish Commission District 7, President.
SLB said hiring updates and job notifications will be available online as the project progresses.