# Braskem wins $50M federal funds to expand UHMWPE capacity in La Porte, Texas

Braskem has been awarded $50 million in federal infrastructure funds to expand its UTEC facility in La Porte, Texas, for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in battery separator materials.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-09-23
- Where: La Porte, Texas, United States
- Value: $50.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), battery separator materials
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [plasticsnews.com](https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/federal-infrastructure-funds-expands-braskems-uhmwpe-capacity-battery-separator-materials/), 2024-09-23: "Braskem wins $50M in federal funds to make UHMWPE for battery separators"

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