# Shintech to invest $3.4B in Louisiana PVC expansion

Shintech Louisiana is undertaking a $3.4 billion expansion at its Plaquemine facility, expected to create over 800 new jobs. The project will introduce lower-emissions PVC production technology, with the first phase targeted for completion by 2030.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-05-13
- Where: Plaquemine, Louisiana, United States
- Value: $3.40B
- Jobs: 800
- Starts operating: 2030
- Status: announced
- Products: polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Shintech](https://endata.com/companies/15767.md)

## Sources

- [postsouth.com](https://www.postsouth.com/story/news/local/2026/05/13/news-shintech-danny-cedotal-plaqiemine-addis-plquemine-rotary-club-freeport-texas/89993148007/), 2026-05-13: "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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