ExxonMobil’s construction of new PE lines complete
by ChemOrbis Editorial Team - content@chemorbis.com
Market sources reported that ExxonMobil completed the mechanical construction of its two new PE lines in Mont Belvieu, Texas. The new lines, with a capacity of 650,000 tons/year, will produce HDPE and LLDPE and they are expected to start production in Q3 of 2017.
ExxonMobil is also expanding its PE capacity in Beaumont, Texas by 65%. Once complete, the new additions will increase the facility’s PE production capacity by 650,000 tons/year from the current 1 million tons/year.
ExxonMobil is also expanding its PE capacity in Beaumont, Texas by 65%. Once complete, the new additions will increase the facility’s PE production capacity by 650,000 tons/year from the current 1 million tons/year.
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