Westlake said that the facility is being constructed at its vinyls manufacturing complex in Geismar, Louisiana.
The new unit will be adjacent to the existing vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) facilities at the Geismar complex.
The project is targeted for start-up in the second half of 2013 and will be partially funded by the Gulf Opportunity Zone bonds issued by the company.
The plant will utilize membrane technology and is expected to create approximately 100 permanent positions and 400 to 500 construction jobs.
