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Japanese chemical company announces $500M Louisiana facility
Posted on 3/1/24 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 3/1/24 at 12:14 pm
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UBE Corp., a Japanese chemical company, announced Thursday that it plans to build a $500 million manufacturing facility for key electric vehicle battery components in Jefferson Parish.
The facility will manufacture two lithium-ion battery components: dimethyl carbonate and ethyl methyl carbonate. It will become the first U.S. facility to manufacture those components.
DMC and EMC are used to produce the electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries that contributes to extended battery life and increased driving range for electric vehicles. DMC is also an ingredient in certain semiconductor manufacturing processes.
The facility is intended to bolster the domestic battery components supply chain. Currently, the U.S. relies heavily on Chinese imports for such components.
UBE estimates that the facility will be capable of producing 100,000 metric tons of DMC per year and 40,000 metric tons of EMC per year.
Construction is expected to begin before the end of the year, and operations are scheduled to begin in late 2026. UBE estimates that approximately 300 construction jobs will be created at peak construction. Fifty-six new direct jobs will be created once construction is complete.
The state of Louisiana offered a competitive incentives package to secure the project, and UBE is expected to participate in the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Quality Jobs programs.
“This $500 million investment reinforces Louisiana’s leadership in the EV battery components supply chain, and is another win for southeast Louisiana’s manufacturing workforce,” says Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bonnett Bourgeois.
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Governor Landry doin’ work bringin’ in them Green Energy jobs.
This post was edited on 3/1/24 at 4:22 pm
Posted on 3/1/24 at 12:21 pm to ragincajun03
Could we say that Louisiana is Turning Japanese?
Posted on 3/1/24 at 12:24 pm to TheWalrus
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Could we say that Louisiana is Turning Japanese?
I'm fine with that. The Japanese are very industrious and hard workers.
Posted on 3/1/24 at 12:27 pm to ragincajun03
Footage of the opening of the facility:
Posted on 3/1/24 at 12:29 pm to ragincajun03
Im sure the deal will fall through
Eta: average penis size in LA will drop significantly
Eta: average penis size in LA will drop significantly
This post was edited on 3/1/24 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 3/1/24 at 12:29 pm to ragincajun03
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operations are scheduled to begin in late 2026. UBE estimates that approximately 300 construction jobs will be created at peak construction. Fifty-six new direct jobs will be created once construction is complete. The state of Louisiana offered a competitive incentives package to secure the project, and UBE is expected to participate in the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Quality Jobs programs.
My question is always whats the actual cost per job based on the incentives.
Posted on 3/1/24 at 12:31 pm to ragincajun03
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facility for key electric vehicle battery components
I have a dream, that one day, my children will see an OT where EV batteries are celebrated, rather than ridiculed
Posted on 3/1/24 at 12:37 pm to TheWalrus
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Could we say that Louisiana is Turning Japanese?
I really think so....
Posted on 3/1/24 at 12:45 pm to ragincajun03
Cancer Alley is perfect for this
Posted on 3/1/24 at 1:26 pm to Sgt_Lincoln_Osiris
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Prius Nuts [ON]OFF
Posted on 3/1/24 at 1:28 pm to ragincajun03
They've awoken a sleeping giant
Posted on 3/1/24 at 1:29 pm to Granola
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I'm fine with that. The Japanese are very industrious and hard workers.
And homogenous so no chance that happens in LA.
Posted on 3/1/24 at 1:31 pm to ragincajun03
Good for the economy but man, those batteries and all the chemicals/metals used are way worse for the environment than ICE vehicles. It’s a joke
Posted on 3/1/24 at 1:33 pm to ragincajun03
Japan doesn't want to give their own people cancer, so Louisiana it is!
Posted on 3/1/24 at 1:45 pm to MC5601
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Good for the economy but man, those batteries and all the chemicals/metals used are way worse for the environment than ICE vehicles. It’s a joke
Yeah, they shouldnt mine metals to make EV batteries because it's bad for the environment. They should just stick with something safe for the environment like drilling offshore wells.
Haha that argument always so weird to me. Those metals would still be mined even if we had no EVs. Is everyone gonna stop using cell phones/laptops/cordless tools/batteries if we stop making EVs?
Posted on 3/1/24 at 1:54 pm to Corinthians420
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Yeah, they shouldnt mine metals to make EV batteries because it's bad for the environment. They should just stick with something safe for the environment like drilling offshore wells.
At least those working on those offshore platforms are paid a very good wage, and their employers have to abide by human rights and employment laws.
Posted on 3/1/24 at 2:01 pm to ragincajun03
Even more pollution for SE Louisiana.
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