# Oxiteno starts up new alkoxylation plant in Pasadena, Texas

Oxiteno announced the commencement of beneficial operations at its new 170,000 metric tons/year alkoxylation plant in Pasadena, Texas. The company invested around US$200 million over 6 years and created more than 120 jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-09-04
- Where: Pasadena, Texas, United States
- Value: $200.0M
- Jobs: 120
- Starts operating: 4 Sep 2018
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 170,000 metric tons/year
- Products: nonionic surfactants, specialty alkoxylates
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Oxiteno](https://endata.com/companies/27642.md)
- [Ultra](https://endata.com/companies/34164.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [pasadenaedc.com](https://www.pasadenaedc.com/media-center/latest-news/p/item/4895/oxiteno-starts-up-its-new-alkoxylation-plant-in-pasadena-tx), 2018-09-06: "The start-up of our new alkoxylation plant in Texas is a key accomplishment in our journey to become a leading supplier of surfactants and specialty alkoxylates to US and global customers."

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