# Engro Polymer to invest $22M in new chemical line and PVC plant upgrade

Engro Polymer and Chemicals will invest $6 million in a new LABSA production line with 24,000 tons annual capacity, and $16 million in HTDC technology to reduce carbon footprint at its PVC plant. Both projects are targeted for completion by Q4 2021.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2019-11-26
- Where: Karachi, Pakistan
- Value: $22.0M
- Starts operating: Q4 2021
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 24,000 tons per year (LABSA)
- Products: linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA), PVC
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Engro Polymer & Chemicals](https://endata.com/companies/20990.md)

## Sources

- [tribune.com.pk](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2107815/engro-polymer-invest-6m-new-chemical-line), 2019-11-27: "The board of directors of Engro Polymer and Chemicals, in its meeting held on November 26, 2019, has approved the capital expenditure of approximately $22 million."

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