# Lake Charles Methanol plans $3.24B methanol plant in Louisiana

Lake Charles Methanol has announced plans for a $3.24 billion low-carbon methanol plant in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, producing about 3.6 million tons per year, with 123 direct jobs. Commercial operations are estimated for late 2027, pending a final investment decision.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-03-25
- Where: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
- Value: $3.24B
- Jobs: 123
- Status: announced
- Capacity: around 3.6 million tons per year of methanol
- Products: low-carbon intensity methanol, other chemicals

## Companies

- [Lake Charles Methanol](https://endata.com/companies/11668.md)

## Sources

- [industryweek.com](https://www.industryweek.com/leadership/companies-executives/article/21284999/brand-new-manufacturing-facilities-announced-in-q1-2024), 2024-03-25: "Lake Charles Methanol has announced plans to construct a $3.24 billion manufacturing facility to produce low-carbon intensity methanol and other chemicals in Louisiana."

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