How Many Jobs is Origin Materials Creating in RTW Louisiana?

Origin Materials is adding a new location soon in Right to Work Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The new location will serve as a manufacturing facility, which will help them create more carbon-negative materials. In order to make this come to life, the company is investing a total of $750 million toward the project. As a result, this will also create 200 new jobs. So that’s definitely news worth celebrating!

From Area Development Magazine:

“The demand for ‘net zero’-enabling materials is extremely strong, and we believe this plant will be instrumental in addressing demand for our products in the United States and internationally. [“¦] The local talent is world-class across refining, forestry and agronomy, feedstock logistics and chemicals. The site sits along the Mississippi River with easy access to barge and rail and plentiful local wood residue feedstock.” [“¦]

“I welcome Origin Materials’ plans for a new facility in Louisiana. [“¦] Their unique process of developing PET products from renewable wood fibers is yet another example of how the global shift toward sustainability can be a catalyst for economic investment and job creation in our state. The company’s carbon-negative mission aligns with our Climate Action Plan’s approach to limiting the severity of climate change while maintaining economic competitiveness in a low-carbon future.” [“¦]

“This project points to a future of transformational changes in the manufacturing of chemicals and plastics. [“¦] Origin Materials’ decision to locate its largest plant-based plastics operation here speaks to our region’s continued advantages for workforce and supply chain, even as technologies change for the future.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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