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Shintech announces construction project for ethylene, chlor-alkali and VCM in Louisiana

This article was originally posted on Chemical Engineering Online.
Summary
Shintech Louisiana LLC announced a $3.4 billion expansion at its Iberville Parish facility, adding a second ethylene unit and a fourth chlor-alkali and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) unit. The project is intended to boost manufacturing capacity and marks the next phase of the company’s long-term growth in Louisiana.

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Shintech Louisiana LLC (Addis, La.; www.shintech.com) announced a $3.4 billion investment to bolster its manufacturing capabilities in the state. The project includes construction of a second ethylene unit and a fourth chlor-alkali and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) unit at the company’s existing Iberville Parish facility, marking the next phase of the company’s long-term growth in […]

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