Refinery Operations: High Density Polyethylene Plant To Be Built By LyndondellBasell on US Gulf Coast

A part of LyondellBasell’s ongoing growth plan, this project is one of many ethylene expansion projects the company is undertaking.

We’re always glad to hear of the development of cutting edge facilities in the united states. LyndonBasell will be implementing new technology in the plant: a cascade gas phase process based on LB’s European R&D centers.

This new, proprietary technology will allow for the production capability of a wide range of high-performance multi-modal HDPE products. The new technology will allow for a reduction in the amount of PE resin required per unit produced, and we applaud LB for working to increase resource efficiency and save consumers money.

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