Energy & Marine Production and Support Services

Terrebonne Parish is one of the leading areas for oil-and-gas production in the United States. In addition to having a significant base of employment in the energy sector, the oil-and-gas industry also sustains a major inland marine and port economy.

The region already has more than 1,500 jobs in the ship and boat-building and repair industry which are supported by numerous machine shops and other manufacturers whose skill sets could adapt to other uses. The energy sector itself remains a major component of Terrebonne’s economy and offers continued growth opportunity, particularly in the wind sector.

Assets:

• Well positioned to serve regional and national markets
• General aviation airports capable of handling corporate aircraft
• Quality of labor-management relations
• Availability of post-secondary vocational training
• Availability of on-the-job training assistance
• Availability of manufacturing processes
• Within half-hour of major university
• Low rate of unionization in local labor force
• Ability to leverage historic oil-and-gas, and marine industries
• Quality of place assets: availability of all types of housing, low cost of living, cultural activity, recreational opportunities and medical facilities