LyondellBasell Sasol Lake Charles Petrochemical Complex

Summary Information

• Ownership: LyondellBasell / Sasol
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• Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Brief Description

• The plant includes a 1.5 MM ton ethane cracker, 0.9 MM ton low-density and linear-low density polyethylene plants, and associated infrastructure

Production Units

• Ethane cracker
• Low-density and linear-low density polyethylene plants

Raw Materials Supply

• Ethane

Products Produced

• Ethylene
• Polyethylene

Projects

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Other Information

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History

• 2020 - The complex was completed
• 2020 - LyondellBasell acquires a 50% stake

Links

1. Sasol announces beneficial operation of Louisiana low-density polyethylene (LDPE) unit
2. LyondellBasell and Sasol Complete Louisiana Joint Venture Transaction