Chemicals & MaterialsBaton Rouge, LouisianaAnnounced Mar 11, 2019

ExxonMobil

Polypropylene Growth Project — new 450,000 t/y polypropylene production unit at ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge complex. Initial state-level announcement placed capital at $469M; company later described the completed project as more than $500M.

Investment
$500.0M
Expected jobs
65
Status
Operational
Expected opening
Dec 1, 2022
Why it matters

The chemicals & materials context.

Chemicals and materials manufacturing spans a wide range of essential U.S. production — from petrochemicals, polymers, and industrial gases to fertilizers, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials such as recycled aluminum, rare-earth magnets, and composites. Projects in this category represent multi-billion-dollar capital programs and long-lived industrial infrastructure that supply nearly every other sector of manufacturing.

Project record

At a glance

Company
ExxonMobil
Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Investment
$500.0M
Expected jobs
65
Status
Operational
Announced
Mar 11, 2019
Expected opening
Dec 1, 2022
Added to tracker
Jul 24, 2026
Sources

Official references

  • Primary source
    https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/exxonmobil-announces-expansion-of-baton-rouge-chemical-plant
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