# Shintech plans $3.4B Louisiana expansion to boost PVC feedstock production

Shintech Inc. announced a $3.4 billion expansion at its Louisiana facility to increase PVC feedstock production, supporting its PVC resin growth.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-03-04
- Where: Louisiana, United States
- Value: $3.40B
- Jobs: 163
- Starts operating: 2030
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 625,000 tons per year ethylene, 500,000 tons per year vinyl chloride monomer, 310,000 tons per year caustic soda
- Products: PVC feedstock, PVC resin
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Shintech](https://endata.com/companies/15767.md)
- [Shin-Etsu Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/25085.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [plasticsnews.com](https://www.plasticsnews.com/suppliers/materials/pn-shintech-la/), 2026-03-04: "Shintech has been operating in Louisiana for more than 20 years. The new expansion will support its PVC resin growth."
- [manufacturingdive.com](https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/pvc-giant-shintech-invest-34b-plaquemine-louisiana-expansion/814172/), 2026-03-09: "This new project will strengthen our competitive position by deploying best-in-class technologies and continue to drive local investment for many years to come."

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