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United States of America: DOE awards Braskem America Inc USD 50 million to retrofit and expand UHMWPE plant

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20 Sep 2024

In September 2024, the US Department of Energy announced financial assistance of USD 50 million to Braskem America Inc for retrofitting and expanding a plant in La Porte, Texas, to produce materials for lithium-ion battery separators.

 

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20 Sep 2024

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Announced: 20 Sep 2024
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On 20 September 2024, the US Department of Energy announced that it would award Braskem America Inc USD 50 million in funding to retrofit and expand an ultra-high molecular weight polyethene plant in ...
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