- In July 2022, Heartland Polymers, a Canadian company, commenced operations at its polypropylene plant within the Heartland Petrochemical Complex in Alberta, adding a substantial annual production capacity of 525,000 tons. This new facility strengthens Canada’s polypropylene supply base, enhancing regional availability and supporting growth across North American markets
- In June 2022, Linde Engineering initiated a major upgrade of Slovnaft’s polypropylene (PP3) plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, part of the MOL Group. The capacity expansion by 18% to 300 kilotons per year, along with increased storage from 45 to 61 silos, is expected to improve production efficiency and supply reliability, bolstering polypropylene availability in Central and Eastern Europe
- In April 2022, Exxon Mobil confirmed its plan to launch a new polypropylene manufacturing facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by December 2022. This expansion is poised to increase polypropylene output in the U.S. Gulf Coast region, strengthening Exxon Mobil’s market position and meeting rising demand across North American end-use sectors
