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Baytown becoming one of the largest advanced recycling operations in the world
- Our third advanced recycling unit at Baytown is now operational, increasing capacity to process up to ~250 million pounds of plastic waste annually.
- We’re on track to reach approximately 450 million pounds of annual advanced recycling capacity at our global facilities by year-end 2026.
- Advanced recycling is an effective and necessary technology to recycle more plastics, and ExxonMobil is leading the way. Supportive policy frameworks are essential to scale advanced recycling and accelerate a circular economy.
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• Feb. 2, 2026
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Nov. 18, 2025
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin tours our advanced recycling operations in Baytown
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• Nov. 17, 2025
Reconfiguring for growth: leveraging the strength of integration
- ExxonMobil makes Final Investment Decision for a major reconfiguration project, increasing production of higher-demand products like base stocks and diesel.
- Will position ExxonMobil as the only supplier offering the full range of Group I-V base stocks, helping to meet demand for premium lubricants.
- High-value products grow profitability, showcasing how deeply integrated facilities and unmatched scale across chemicals, lubricants, and fuels drive superior performance and shareholder value.
- Investment in Baytown secures local construction jobs, supports economic growth, and highlights the longevity of our assets.
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• Aug. 26, 2025
Doubling down on double capacity: our second advanced recycling unit is up and running in Baytown!
- Our second advanced recycling unit is now operational in Baytown, Texas.
- The new unit doubles our advanced recycling capacity, and we've processed more than 100 million pounds of plastic waste in Baytown as of May 2025.
- Additional advanced recycling investments are under consideration for North America, Europe, and Asia.
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• June 26, 2025Baytown
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