23 October 2014
DETAILS
announced that it will expand its ethylene capacity
and make other capital improvements in
Lake Charles, LA ith an investment in excess of $330 million
This expansion is expected to be completed in
late 2015 or early 2016 and will increase
ethane-based ethylene capacity
by approximately 250 million pounds annually.
In addition to the 480 employee and 115 core contractor jobs
that will be retained at the site,
Westlake will add an additional 25 new direct jobs.
This expansion is expected to
create an estimated 1,000 construction jobs at peak activity.
President & Chief Executive Officer
"Westlake Chemical has enjoyed a long and rewarding relationship
with Louisiana since our inception in Lake Charles in 1986.
Since then, we have seen our footprint grow substantially.
Our Louisiana operations are a vital hub
for the enterprise and we look forward to
a continued beneficial partnership in the future."
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