Nova Chemicals expands in Canada

Company to spend over C$2 billion growing its steam cracker by 50% and building a new polyethylene facility

The plastics and chemical company Nova Chemicals, headquartered in Ontario, Canada, has launched a C$2 billion-plus (£1.17 billion) expansion project, which includes growing its Corunna steam cracker by approximately 50% and also building a polyethylene facility in the Sarnia-Lambton region. Site preparations are currently underway for both projects, with start-up expected in late 2021.