# Shintech to start up PVC chain expansion in Louisiana in September 2021

Shintech will start up the first phase of an expansion across the polyvinyl production chain at its Louisiana complex in September 2021, increasing PVC output by 48%. The expansion was delayed by COVID-19, hurricanes, and cold snaps.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-08-05
- Where: Louisiana, United States
- Starts operating: Sep 2021
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 48% increase in PVC output
- Products: polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Shintech](https://endata.com/companies/15767.md)
- [Shin-Etsu Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/25085.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/chemicals/080521-shintechs-pvc-chain-expansion-in-louisiana-to-begin-in-sep-shin-etsu-president), 2021-08-05: "We plan to start up the new plant in September, he said, referring to the first phase of the expansion."

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