Sustainable energy technology company NovaSpark Energy announced a new manufacturing facility in Houma, Louisiana, designed to scale production of its atmospheric hydrogen generators used in defense and energy applications.
NovaSpark expects the $30 million facility to enable high-volume production of its systems for use in critical infrastructure applications, including backup power for data centers, Level 3 EV charging networks and other distributed energy applications. The company anticipates the project will create 240 direct new jobs, while Louisiana Economic Development (LED) estimates it will result in an additional 254 indirect new jobs.
LED noted that site selection, permitting and design work would begin in mid-2026, with construction to follow.
Additionally, NovaSpark revealed an expansion to its West Monroe headquarters, which supports deployment of atmospheric hydrogen generators. LED said the project would create 60 direct jobs and 64 indirect positions and retain three existing jobs.
Construction began in April 2026, with operations expected to begin in 2027.
To win the project in West Monroe and Houma, the state of Louisiana offered NovaSpark a competitive incentives package that includes the comprehensive workforce development solutions of LED FastStart, as well as participation in the High Impact Jobs and the Industrial Tax Exemption programs.
NovaSpark's growth in Louisiana has also been supported in part by Boot64 Ventures, a Louisiana Opportunity Capital lender, along with LED’s FUEL award. The company has also been certified under LED’s Louisiana Angel Investor Tax Credit program, which helps eligible Louisiana businesses attract private investment by offering potential state tax credits to qualified investors.
