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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Shintech Louisiana Expands Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Operations

03/22/2026
Chemical manufacturing company Shintech Louisiana plans to expand its operations in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. The $3.4 billion project is expected to create 163 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of a new ethylene unit and a fourth chlor-alkali and vinyl chloride monomer unit at the company’s existing facility. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2030.

“Shintech’s twenty-one years of investment in Iberville Parish has created economic development in our communities through direct company and contract jobs which support local businesses,” Vice President of Manufacturing for Shintech Danny Cedotal said. “This new project will strengthen our competitive position by deploying best-in-class technologies and continue to drive local investment for many years to come.”

To support the project the state of Louisiana offered Shintech Louisiana an incentives package that includes the workforce development solutions of LED FastStart and $23.5 million performance-based grant tied to equipment investments and infrastructure improvements. The company is also expected to participate in the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Quality Jobs programs.

“Shintech’s continued investment reflects the confidence global manufacturers have in Louisiana’s people and performance,” noted Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois said. “As the world’s largest PVC producer, Shintech chose to grow in Iberville Parish because our infrastructure, supply chains and skilled workers deliver results at scale. This expansion strengthens regional suppliers and creates high-wage opportunities that will benefit Louisiana families for generations.”

Shintech Louisiana LLC, a subsidiary of Japan-based Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., specializes in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins and related chlor-alkali products. The company supplies materials used in construction, packaging, automotive, and industrial applications.

“We’re delighted to celebrate this expansion alongside our partners in Iberville Parish,” President and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership Lori Melancon added. “This is Shintech’s fourth major announcement in the Capital Region since 2015, demonstrating the strength of our regional economy, infrastructure and workforce.”

“Shintech’s expansion underscores the continued strength of Louisiana’s manufacturing sector and the importance of resilient, reliable energy infrastructure,” Entergy Louisiana President and CEO Phillip May said. “We are proud to support this significant investment in Iberville Parish by delivering the dependable power solutions that large-scale industrial customers require to grow and create opportunities for our communities. Projects like this demonstrate how strong collaboration between industry, utilities and state leadership drives long-term economic opportunity for all of Louisiana.”

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