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GE Vernova Expands Shreveport Transformer Plant

The $34.5 million project is set to add 175 jobs and retain 637 existing positions at the company's Shreveport facility.

Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Manufacturing

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GE Vernova Transformers Shreveport LLC plans to invest $34.5 million to expand its Shreveport manufacturing operation, which is expected to create 175 jobs and retain 637 existing positions. The upgrades will increase production of industrial and renewable energy transformers.

Why it matters

The expansion adds manufacturing capacity in Shreveport and is expected to generate 185 indirect jobs, with a potential total of 360 new job opportunities in the Northwest Region. Louisiana Economic Development said the state wants companies already invested in it to capture growth driven by new demand.

The $34.5 million investment is projected to create 175 jobs and retain 637 positions at the 500,000-square-foot Shreveport facility. Louisiana Economic Development estimates 185 indirect jobs, though the company has not yet detailed how quickly those positions will materialize.

The players

GE Vernova

GE Vernova is the energy company that spun off from General Electric and operates the transformer business behind this expansion.

Louisiana Economic Development

Louisiana Economic Development is the state agency responsible for recruiting and supporting business investment and job creation in Louisiana.

The details

The project will add manufacturing equipment, process improvements and supporting infrastructure across key production areas, and engineering and equipment procurement are already underway. The company is expected to participate in the state's Quality Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption programs, and a $300,000 performance-based grant is tied to site and infrastructure work.

Timeline

  1. 1969: General Electric broke ground on the Shreveport facility.

  2. 1970: Transformer production began at the Shreveport facility.

  3. November 10, 2026: The expansion was announced.

  4. 2027: Installation is expected to continue.

  5. 2028: Production is expected to reach full capacity.

Market Landscape

The expansion positions GE Vernova to meet demand for industrial and renewable energy transformers through an existing Louisiana facility that has operated since 1970. It follows the state's use of the Quality Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption programs to keep manufacturers already established in the state growing.

For Shreveport-area residents, the project represents 175 new job opportunities and the retention of 637 existing positions at a major local employer. Job seekers in the Northwest Region may find additional openings through the estimated 185 indirect positions the state expects the expansion to generate.

The takeaway

The expansion shows how established manufacturing plants can grow through state incentives and capital investment rather than relocation. Residents tracking local employment should watch hiring pace through 2027 and 2028.

What happens next

Installation of the expanded equipment is expected to continue through 2027, with full production capacity projected for 2028.

Further reading

For more on local production trends, see Manufacturing coverage for the Shreveport area.

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