# Braskem on track to complete $675M polypropylene facility in La Porte, Texas

Braskem is nearing completion of its Delta polypropylene production line in La Porte, Texas, with 75% of mechanical construction finished. The facility will have a capacity of over 450 kilotons annually and is expected to begin production in the first half of 2020.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2019-10-15
- Where: La Porte, Texas, United States
- Value: $675.0M
- Jobs: 50
- Starts operating: Q1 2020
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 450 kilotons per year
- Products: polypropylene
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Braskem](https://endata.com/companies/1071.md)

## Sources

- [nsenergybusiness.com](https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/company-news/braskem-delta-facility-us/), 2019-10-15: "It is with great pride and excitement that we announce the continued momentum at our new Delta production line, which is on track to become the largest polypropylene production facility in the Americas."

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