Methanex moving 2nd plant from Chile to La

Published April 25, 2013 9:32pm ET



GONZALES, La. (AP) — A Canadian company is moving a second $550 million methane plant from Chile to Louisiana.

Gov. Bobby Jindal and Methanex Corp. Vice President Gary Rowan announced the plans Thursday in Ascension Parish, saying the move will add 35 jobs to 130 expected when the first plant opens late next year in the Geismar community, about 20 miles from Baton Rouge.

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