Sasol North America plans to build a new low density polyethylene plant in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and will use ExxonMobil Chemical's tubular process technology for its operations, the companies said.
The 420,000 my/year plant is targeted for completion in late 2016, according to the statement.
Mike Biesheuvel, managing director for Sasol Polymers International Investments, said past experience working with ExxonMobil and the company's track record with similar-sized facilities were key factors in moving forward with another partnership. The two companies worked together on an LDPE plant in Sasolburg, South Africa.
"LDPE producers continue to choose our tubular process technology for its broad grade-slate capabilities, high reactor uptime and lower total cost compared with commercial gas-phase reactors," said Jennifer Dunphy, vice president, ExxonMobil Chemical Technology Licensing.
