GE Vernova to Expand Shreveport Transformer Plant and Add Jobs

Transformer manufacturing in Shreveport is growing as GE Vernova invests $34.5 million to expand operations at its long-standing facility.

The project at 7000 W. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop will add 175 direct new jobs while retaining 637 current positions. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the expansion will generate an additional 185 indirect jobs, bringing the Northwest Region a total of 360 potential new job opportunities.

“Louisiana’s economic momentum is creating new demand across our economy, and we want the companies already invested in our state to be positioned to capture that growth,” LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois said.

“GE Vernova’s expansion strengthens that foundation in Shreveport, supporting long-term job growth and creating more opportunities for Louisiana workers,” Bourgeois said.

General Electric originally broke ground on the 500,000-square-foot facility in 1969, with transformer production starting the following year. The current upgrades will introduce new manufacturing equipment, process improvements, and supporting infrastructure.

Once completed, the facility will increase its output of industrial and renewable energy transformers. These units will serve digital factories and battery energy storage applications.

“Electricity demand is growing, and transformers are part of the critical grid equipment essential to delivering the power our customers and modern economies depend on,” said GE Vernova’s Electrification Segment CEO Philippe Piron.

Engineering and equipment procurement are already underway. Installation work will continue through the end of 2026 and throughout 2027, with full production capacity expected by 2028.

To secure the investment, the state provided a competitive incentives package. This includes a $300,000 performance-based grant for site and infrastructure improvements, alongside participation in the state’s Quality Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption programs.

“Shreveport is proud to support this $34.5 million expansion, which will create 175 new jobs and retain 637 positions,” Mayor Tom Arceneaux said.

Together, we’re building sustained economic opportunity for our community.”

“The continued growth of our existing industries is one of the clearest indicators of North Louisiana’s strength as a place to do business,” President and CEO of North Louisiana Economic Partnership Justyn Dixon said.