Woodland Biofuels, a Canadian company, has revealed plans for a substantial $1.35 billion investment to construct the world's largest carbon-negative renewable natural gas and ultra-green hydrogen facility at the Port of South Louisiana. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize carbon-negative technology on a global scale by converting waste biomass into sustainable biofuels and biobunkers that can be utilized in various sectors including transportation, heating, and electricity generation. The development will take place in two phases: Phase 1 will focus on establishing the largest carbon-negative renewable natural gas facility, and Phase 2 will incorporate the world's largest carbon-negative ultra-green hydrogen plant. CEO Greg Nuttall expressed enthusiasm about the economic benefits this project will bring to St. John Parish and the broader community, highlighting the creation of job opportunities and the utilization of Louisiana's robust infrastructure and skilled workforce. The initiative is expected to have a significant positive impact on the local job market, with Phase 1 alone projected to generate 500 construction roles and 110 permanent, well-paying jobs. Additionally, Louisiana Economic Development foresees the creation of 259 indirect jobs, resulting in a total of 869 new positions, 369 of which will be permanent. Apart from the economic advantages, the environmental implications of the project are substantial. The facility aims to remove hundreds of thousands of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually, with Phase 1 estimated to eliminate 210,000 tonnes of CO2 per year and Phase 2 poised to increase this figure to 660,000 tonnes annually. To support this groundbreaking endeavor, Louisiana Economic Development has provided a $250 million incentives package, encompassing performance-based grants, infrastructure enhancements, and programs for workforce development. The first phase of the plant is scheduled to commence operations by 2028, signifying a pivotal step towards embracing carbon-negative energy solutions and fostering sustainable practices in the region.