Exxonmobil to fund PP unit in Baton Rouge

摘要

Exxonmobil is funding the construction of a new polypropylene production unit in Baton Rouge, US, to expand its production capacity along the Gulf Coast by up to 450,000 tons per year. Construction will begin in 2019 and startup is anticipated by 2021. The project is expected to create up to 600 jobs during construction and 65 permanent jobs once completed. The new project in Baton Rouge is in addition to Exxonmobil's previously announced plans to invest US$20bn to build and expand manufacturing facilities in the US Gulf region as part of its 'Growing the Gulf initiative.