官员于2月16日庆祝贝壳化学LP在贝壳化学LP新的71700万美元的线性阿尔法烯烃制造厂的开始。
据该公司介绍，该项目将使贝壳化学岩石定位成为世界上最大的单网制作人的α烯烃生产商。
The plant is expected to begin operations in early 2018. Shell Chemical selected Baton Rouge-based Turner Industries as its general construction contractor. At peak building activity, the project is expected to generate 1,500 construction jobs, according to Louisiana Economic Development (LED).
壳牌报告称，直线α烯烃单位的能力每年将是425千吨，新工厂将是800英亩遗址上的第四个alpha烯烃生产设备，自1967年以来运营壳牌化学品。
领导开始讨论一个力l project with Shell in November 2013. To secure the project, the state of Louisiana offered a competitive incentive package that includes the comprehensive solutions of LED FastStart, a workforce development program. Shell is also expected to utilize Louisiana’s Enterprise Zone and Industrial Tax Exemption programs, according to LED.