Westlake Enjoys Lower Ethylene Costs, Focuses on Louisiana Joint Venture, Expansions

SUGAR LAND--May 7, 2018--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--As it benefits from lower ethylene costs and improved vinyls business earnings, Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (Houston, Texas) is expected to invest $600 million to $650 million in capital expenditures this year, company executives said last week.

Within this article: PVC and VCM capacity expansions in Geismar, Louisiana.