The Big Green Machine | Braskem America, Inc. | Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Plant (Expansion)

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Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Plant (Expansion)

Braskem America, Inc.

La Porte, TX, USA

29.7663802015639, -95.1079281260328

The Big Green Machine Site ID: 660

Additional Information:

Sector: Batteries

Activity: Materials Processing

Product: Battery Cell Components

Project Announcement Date: 9/20/2024

Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes

Project Status: Planned

Capital Investment: $50 million

Congressional District: TX36

Government Subsidies:

Federal

Bipartisan Infrastructure Funding: $50 million

Selected Sources:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczMAPV8x-LtMwylEZVJDkRrBXBn57wqhea6tbFd1N9sEq9VETkb_Zg4iELkovOIOAHagnMAX4PbZ_-tzAgfzBZ20aNH5TZjUHuycVY3UCfFrxkSTz5gIxlsDnm__jWa60eJD-JCKh3avQUoSlNoqS3I=w703-h392-s-no-gm?authuser=0

https://www.energy.gov/mesc/bipartisan-infrastructure-law-battery-materials-processing-and-battery-manufacturing-recycling

https://www.braskem.com.br/usa/news-detail/braskem-selected-to-negotiate-terms-of-a-prestigious-50-million-award-from-us-department-of-energy-to-drive-electrification-revolution

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