Lotte Chemical and Westlake Chemical invest $1.9 billion in ethane cracker complex in Louisiana

Lotte Chemical USA is investing in a $1.9 billion joint venture with Westlake Chemical to build an ethane cracker complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The complex is under construction and expected to begin operating in 2019, producing 1 million tons per year of ethylene.

“Both plants are expected to begin operating in 2019.”opportunitylouisiana.gov

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• opportunitylouisiana.govLotte Chemical USA To Move Headquarters To Louisiana - LED | Louisiana Economic DevelopmentApr 6, 2017

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