BAYSTAR
Chemical ManufacturingTexas, United States201-500 Employees
Baystar is a mid-sized chemical manufacturer based in Pasadena, Texas, that focuses on customized enhanced polyethylene designed for high performance and sustainability across the plastic resin value chain. Founded in 2018 to invest in the industry's future, the company became fully integrated with the start-up of a new ethane cracker in Port Arthur in 2022, which provides ethylene feedstock to its polyethylene units. The organization emphasizes a people-centered approach, drawing on experience and shared values to guide its operations. Its products are intended to meet the needs of customers across the polyethylene value chain by delivering versatile, high-performance polyethylene for a range of applications. Baystar participates in Responsible Care and Operation Clean Sweep initiatives to minimize resin losses across handling operations. Recent developments include the Bay 3 polyethylene unit coming online featuring Borstar technology, and the Port Arthur expansion that supports integrated production and broader market supply.