CF Industries
Coverage of CF Industries in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana communities are left in the dark on toxic air – and industry helped keep it that way
Louisiana communities near industrial facilities face toxic air exposure, but an industry-backed law limits the use of community-collected air data. Ten major polluters operate without public air monitors within five miles, and the state does not monitor three key carcinogens—ethylene oxide, chloroprene, and formaldehyde.
- Louisiana communities are left in the dark on toxic air — and industry helped keep it that way
Louisiana residents near industrial facilities face toxic air pollution with limited public monitoring. A 2023 industry-backed law restricted community-collected air data, and state monitors often lack proximity to major polluters or fail to test for key carcinogens like ethylene oxide, chloroprene, and formaldehyde.
- Corn growers urge DOJ investigation into ‘collusive’ fertilizer industry practices
Corn growers and agricultural associations are urging the DOJ to investigate the fertilizer industry for collusive practices, citing exorbitant input costs threatening the agricultural economy. The letter highlights recent federal actions, including DOJ and FTC probes into companies like Nutrien, Mosaic, and CF Industries, and calls for stronger antitrust enforcement.
- Why retailers are watching Ascension Parish so closely right now
Industrial investment in Ascension Parish is driving commercial real estate activity, with new projects like CF Industries and Hyundai creating demand for housing, retail, and services. Retail growth is concentrated in Gonzales and Prairieville, though residential expansion outpaces retail development in Prairieville. National retailers remain cautious, waiting for population growth from industrial projects to solidify.
- MegaPark’s $10B in investments sets the stage for Ascension’s next boom
The RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish is poised to become a major Gulf Coast industrial hub with $10 billion in announced investments, including projects by Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel, CF Industries, and Linde. Ascension Economic Development Corporation aims to expand infrastructure and attract complementary sectors like advanced manufacturing and clean energy, with plans to operationalize key projects within five years.
- Thousands of acres, billions in investment: What’s next for RiverPlex MegaPark?
The RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish is advancing as a major Gulf Coast industrial hub with $10 billion in announced investments, including projects from Hyundai-POSCO, CF Industries, and Linde. Ascension Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is focusing on infrastructure expansion and attracting complementary industries, with thousands of acres still available for future development.
- Louisiana earns Gold Shovel Award for economic development
Louisiana received the 2026 Gold Shovel Award for economic development from Area Development, marking the third consecutive year it has earned the recognition. The award highlights over $46.1 billion in capital investment and 6,613 new direct jobs from projects like Venture Global’s LNG facility and Woodside Energy’s LNG facility.