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ExxonMobil announced that it is constructing a new linear alpha olefins (LAO) production unit at its integrated petrochemical complex in Baytown, Texas, with the goal of Commercial operations will begin in mid-2023
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When fully operational, the new facility will have the capacity to produce approximately 350,000 tonnes/year of LAO
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ExxonMobil will manufacture 10 high-purity LAO products on site and market the new products under the ELEVEXX brand name
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LAO molecules are used in a wide variety of applications, including plastic packaging, high-performance motor and industrial oils, and as building blocks for surfactants and other specialty chemicals
Mike Fanset, ExxonMobil LAO global marketing manager, said: "We intend to bring a collaborative approach to market, combining our manufacturing and technical expertise with our customers' formulation expertise to create a winning proposition
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We are in many market applications There is vertical integration, which allows us to better provide our customers with end-to-end solutions
The new manufacturing facility will feature the latest quality control technologies, including online analyzers that assess product quality and purity in real time, helping to maximize the consistency and reliability of supply of finished LAO molecules
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Denise Burcham, Risk Manager for ExxonMobil's new LAO manufacturing unit in Baytown, said: "ExxonMobil is widely recognized for its superior production capabilities and reliable supply of complex and efficient chemicals
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On the new LAO line, we integrate Advanced analytical capabilities have been developed to assess and ensure the highest standards of quality and purity control
ExxonMobil's Baytown facility is the largest integrated petrochemical complex in the United States and one of the most technologically advanced refining and petrochemical complexes in the world
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Established in 1919, the complex occupies approximately 3,400 acres along the Houston Ship Channel, approximately 25 miles east of Houston