Carville Plant: TotalEnergies' World-Class Styrenics Complex
Decades of Growth and Industrial Excellence
Diverse Products for Global Markets
In Carville, Louisiana, TotalEnergies operates the world’s largest styrene and polystyrene facility.
This world-class, fully integrated styrene–polystyrene site has a long and well-established history, beginning in 1968 with the start-up of its first styrene production line. Continued investment and growth followed, with a second styrene line commencing production in 1976. By 1984, the site further expanded its capabilities with the launch of its first polystyrene production line, reinforcing Carville’s strategic importance within the global petrochemical landscape.
The Carville Plant manufactures crystal and high-impact polystyrene, designed to meet the needs of diverse market applications such as rigid and flexible packaging, insulation, appliances, and specialty compounds.
Advancing Circular Polystyrene Solutions
Since 2024, our Carville polystyrene facility has been offering ISCC-PLUS certified polystyrene grades made from recycled residue.
In parallel, we offer polystyrene grades made with mechanically recycled material sourced from well‑sorted pre‑consumer waste (PIR). These grades are third‑party certified for recycled content, with solutions containing up to 30% PIR, along with the expertise to develop tailored options.
These offerings directly support our global ambition to produce one million tons of circular polymers by 2030 while helping customers advance their sustainability goals with confidence.
Billion pounds styrene production capacity
Annual polystyrene
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Crystal and high-impact polystyrene
World’s Largest Styrene and Polystyrene Complex
Synergy at Scale: Integrated Polystyrene and Styrene Operations
The wholly owned TotalEnergies polystyrene plant benefits from full integration with the styrene monomer plant, which is operated through a 50% joint venture between SABIC and TotalEnergies.
Its activities are supported by TotalEnergies’ La Porte Technical Center (LPTC), creating an environment of technical innovation and maximizing synergies across various business lines.
Delivering High-Value Polystyrene
Through robust manufacturing capabilities, disciplined operations, and close customer collaboration, the Carville Polystyrene plant provides consistent, high-quality polystyrene materials that support our customers' business growth.
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Our Circular Polymers
Supporting our customers' need for polymers with a lower environmental impact, the Carville site offers a comprehensive range of circular polymers:
Translating Our Technical Expertise into Customer Value
Choosing TotalEnergies means working with a trusted partner who combines technical expertise, customer focus, and innovation. With state-of-the-art production facilities, global technical support, and a customer-focused technical approach, TotalEnergies is equipped to develop polymers that meet the demands of today’s markets, ensuring we meet your polymer needs efficiently and effectively.
The Carville Plant maintains a strong, integrated partnership with the TotalEnergies Technical Center in La Porte. Together, they combine deep technical expertise and operational rigor to consistently deliver excellence.
Renewable Energy, Integrated into our Operations
At TotalEnergies, operational excellence goes hand in hand with responsible energy management. Carville benefits from TotalEnergies’ investment in large-scale renewable power, reinforcing reliable polystyrene production with a disciplined, forward-looking energy strategy.
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TotalEnergies: A Global Leader in Polymers
TotalEnergies develops, produces, and commercializes added value Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Polystyrene for a wide range of high-value applications. TotalEnergies Polymers builds on its extensive experience and in-depth knowledge to be a pioneer in new polymer technologies. To meet today’s and tomorrow’s challenges, TotalEnergies offers high-quality virgin, recycled and bio-based grades, with the ambition to produce 1 million tons of circular polymers per year by 2030.
Contact
TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA Inc. Carville