# Shell Chemical LP progresses construction of fourth linear alpha olefins unit in Geismar

Shell Chemical LP is making good progress on the main construction of its fourth linear alpha olefins unit at its chemicals manufacturing site in Geismar, La., adding 425,000 tonnes per year capacity.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2017-06-01
- Where: Geismar, Louisiana, United States
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 425,000 tonnes per year
- Products: linear alpha olefins
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Shell Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/24629.md)

## Sources

- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/keyword/2460-expansion?page=52), 2017-06-01: "Shell Chemical LP is reportedly making good progress on the main construction of its fourth linear alpha olefins (AO) unit at its chemicals manufacturing site in Geismar, La."

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