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Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Plant (Expansion)

Braskem America

La Porte, TX, USA

-95.1079281260328, 29.7663802015639

The Big Green Machine Site ID: 660

Additional Information:

Sector: Batteries

Activity: Materials Processing

Product: Battery Cell Components


Project Announcement Date: 9/20/2024

Date Commercial Production Started:

Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes


Operating Status: Planned


Capital Investment: $50 million

Congressional District: TX36

Government Subsidies:

Federal:

Bipartisan Infrastructure Funding: $50 million

Selected Sources:


“Braskem Selected to Negotiate Terms of a Prestigious $50 Million Award from U.S. Department of Energy to Drive Electrification Revolution”, braskem.com.br, 22 Sep 2024. 🔗


Tracked Expansions, Acquisitions, or Related Sites:

We currently have no related projects tracked for this site.

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