La Porte Polypropylene Manufacturing & Technology Center
Annual Polypropylene production capacity
Specialty RCP, Syndiotactic PP, Mettalocenes, Homopolymers, Random copolymers, Impact copolymers.
Production Units
Ensuring flexibility to quickly answer our cusotmers' needs.
R&D Technical Center
Supporting technical innovation to the service of our customers.
La Porte Polypropylene Plant
Global Leader in Polypropylene
TotalEnergies owns and operates the La Porte Polypropylene Plant, one of the largest polypropylene production facilities in North America. Located in La Porte, Texas, this advanced polypropylene manufacturing plant is a key asset in TotalEnergies’ North American petrochemical operations, supplying high‑quality polypropylene materials to customers in North America.
The La Porte Plant supports a wide range of polypropylene applications, including packaging, textiles, automotive parts, lab equipment, and consumer goods. Originally acquired in 1984, La Porte has been expanded three times and now produces 1.2 million tons of polypropylene per year.
La Porte benefits from TotalEnergies integrated model: a sizable percentage of its propylene comes from the Mont Belvieu splitter (TotalEnergies 33%) and the BTP Port Arthur cracker (TotalEnergies 40%, BASF 60%)
La Porte Technology Center
Innovating for Industrial Excellence
Established in 1988, the La Porte Technology Center (LPTC) is the cornerstone of technical innovation at the La Porte site. Built by integrating diverse technical expertise, the center fosters collaboration across multiple business lines while supporting industrial operations throughout the United States. The LPTC reflects a unique mix of innovation, passion, determination, opportunity, and synergy, where challenges are viewed as lessons that strengthen our ability to meet customer needs.
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Where Advanced Laboratories and 300 Patents Fuel Industrial Excellence
With more than 30 specialized laboratories, the LPTC is equipped to replicate and test plant and manufacturing processes, leveraging advanced equipment and analytical laboratories to drive applied research, process optimization, and operational reliability.
For over three decades, the LPTC has driven long‑term value through innovation, contributing nearly 300 patents in strategic areas including polymers, refining, and base chemicals, and reinforcing its role as a key engine of technical excellence and intellectual property development.
Delivering High-value Polypropylene
With decades of expertise and continuous investment, La Porte stands as a cornerstone of TotalEnergies’ global polypropylene operations.
Through advanced technology, strong integration, and a customer-focused mindset, the La Porte polypropylene plant delivers innovative, high-performance materials that enable our customers to compete and grow worldwide.
Our Circular Polymers
Our La Porte site plays a key role in enabling access to a comprehensive range of circular polymer solutions:
La Porte Technical Center: Translating our R&D 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 R&D approach, TotalEnergies are equipped to develop polymers that meet the demands of today’s markets, ensuring we meet your polymer needs efficiently and effectively.
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Meeting Demand and Guaranteeing Grid Stability in Texas
As part of its development as an integrated power player, the TotalEnergies La Porte site is one of three gas‑fired power plants providing flexible, reliable electricity to meet the rapidly growing energy needs of the Houston and Dallas regions.
Renewable Energy, Integrated into our Operations
At TotalEnergies, operational excellence goes hand in hand with responsible energy management. La Porte is part of TotalEnergies’ U.S. petrochemicals platform supported by dedicated renewable electricity, combining world-scale polypropylene production with a long-term commitment to responsible energy.
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Totalenergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA Inc. La Porte Polypropylene Plant