French oil major Total is pushing further into petrochemicals on the Gulf Coast as one its joint ventures with Novealis Holdings starts construction on a major new polyethylene plant in Pasadena. Crews broke ground last week on 625,000 metric ton per a year polyethylene unit from Bayport Polymers LLC (nicknamed Baystar). Baystar is a 50/50 joint venture with Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA and Novealis Holdings LLC.
Source: FuelFix
