The new unit will use Borstar® technology and more than double the site’s polyethylene capacity to 1.1 million tpy with a start-up scheduled in 2021. The contract for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the new unit has been awarded to McDermott and is expected to employ 1750 staff during peak activity.
Formed in May 2018, Bayport Polymers is currently building a 1 million tpy steam cracker in Port Arthur, Texas. This cracker will process ethane, which will supply Bayport polyethylene units.
