PlantsSSESSMENTS: Braskem Completes Construction Of New PP Plant

Market sources told SSESSMENTS.COM that Brazillian petrochemical producer Braskem has completed the construction of its newest polypropylene (PP) production facility in La Porte, Texas. The new unit can produce up to 450,000 tons/year of PP including impact copolymer, homopolymer, and random copolymers. The plant is currently under a commissioning process. Braskem is implementing measures to prevent COVID-19 infections to ensure a safe and successful startup.