Shintech

United StatesPart of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltdshintech.com

Its role Owner

project tracked
1
plants
4

Shintech Inc. is a United States-based chemical manufacturer specializing in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins and related products. It operates as a subsidiary of the Japanese company Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., which provides strategic oversight and technological support.

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The company's main activities include the operation of PVC production plants located in Freeport, Texas, as well as Plaquemine and Addis in Louisiana. It also manages a chlor-alkali facility in Plaquemine, Louisiana, which supports the supply of key raw materials such as chlorine and caustic soda for its manufacturing processes.

Shintech participates in industry expansions, including projects to increase ethylene and vinyl chloride monomer capacity at its Plaquemine site. These efforts position the company as a significant player in the North American market for PVC, which is widely used in construction, piping, and consumer products.

Through its integrated operations and focus on efficiency, Shintech contributes to the chemical supply chain while benefiting from the global resources of its parent group. It maintains a competitive position in the PVC sector by emphasizing reliable production and compliance with environmental standards.

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The project Shintech is involved in

chemXplore tracks 1 project involving Shintech, of which one is active.

Shintech Plaquemine ethylene and vinyl chloride expansion
  1. Announced / Concept
  2. FEED / Pre-FID
  3. FID / Sanctioned
  4. Under Construction
  5. Commissioning & Start-up
Phase
Announced / Concept
Where
United States
Makes
Ethylene , Vinyl chloride Monomer (VCM) , Sodium hydroxide

Where its projects are

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