Exclusive-Chevron Phillips Chemical failed to disclose years of U.S. benzene imports -document
Reuters | May 11, 2021 03:29 PM EDT
An aerial view of Chevron Phillips Chemical Co is seen in Pasadena, Texas, U.S. (Photo : REUTERS/Adrees Latif)
A Chevron Corp and Phillips 66 petrochemical joint venture imported significant quantities of the toxic chemical benzene into the United States for several years without reporting it to regulators as required by law, according to a company document seen by Reuters.
Benzene is a known carcinogen that is used in the production of pesticides, detergents, plastics, and other synthetic materials, and companies must report imports of 25,000 pounds (11,340 kg) or more to help regulators track potential exposure.
CP Chem to add PE feedstock capacity
Chevron Phillips Chemical will add PE feedstock production at its plant in Old Ocean, Texas.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. plans to add almost 600 million pounds of alpha olefins capacity by building a new production unit in Old Ocean, Texas.
The new unit is expected to open in 2023, officials with CP Chem in The Woodlands, Texas, said in a May 5 news release. At its peak, the project anticipates supporting more than 600 construction jobs and 50-plus full-time positions.
The new unit will make 1-hexene monomer, which is used to make high-performance polyethylene for production of film and rigid containers for food, detergent, pharmaceuticals and other uses.
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