• CapEx: $10 million
  • Jobs: 84 new (30 direct, 54 indirect)
  • Product: Offshore wind technology
  • Location: Avondale, Jefferson Parish / Southeast Region
  • Project overview:
    • GWT is partnering with Shell to establish a research, training and technology demonstration program at the site of the old Avondale Shipyard.
    • Shell Gulf Wind Technology Accelerator will be a hub for offshore wind energy development as the companies work to design the first suite of products optimized for conditions in the Gulf of Mexico.
    • The accelerator will also house an offshore wind workforce education and training program.

Company website: GulfWindTechnology.com