Frequently Asked Questions

What do we make?
Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc. produces polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and transportation fuels. Additionally we have a 40% interest in the BASF FINA Petrochemical steam cracker in Port Arthur, Texas, which produces 2.1 billion pounds of ethylene and 1.2 billion pounds of propylene yearly.

How many sites does Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc. have and where are they?
We have four major manufacturing sites:

• Bayport, Texas produces polyethylene
• La Porte, Texas produces polypropylene
• Carville, Louisiana produces polystyrene and styrene
• Port Arthur Refinery produces transportation fuels and asphalt, propylene, ethylene, toluene, xylene, and other products.

How many employees do we have?
We have approximately 1,600 employees.

In what state is Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc. incorporated?
Delaware.

What year was Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc. established?
June 2000. Our name changed to Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc. on October 1, 2004.