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Baton Rouge polypropylene production unit, US

5th April 2019

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Baton Rouge polypropylene production unit.

Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the US.

Project Owner/s
ExxonMobil.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a polypropylene unit that will expand production along the Gulf coast by up to 450 000 t/y.

Potential Job Creation
Up to 600 jobs will be created during con­struc­tion and 65 permanent jobs once completed.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Construction will begin in 2019 and startup is expected by 2021.

Latest Developments
The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract has been awarded to Baton Rouge-based Turner Industries and Jacobs Engineering.

The companies will use local workers to design and construct the new facility.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Turner Industries and Jacobs Engineering (EPC).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
ExxonMobi media relations, tel +1 832 625 4000.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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