DSM Semichem Plainview ELSA plant
Plainview, TX. Materials.
DSM Semichem, headquartered in Plainview, TX
Plainview ELSA plant expansion
DSM Semichem, a Dongjin, Samsung C&T and Martin joint venture, plans to expand its electronic-grade sulfuric acid plant in Plainview, TX to double output; the state puts total facility capital investment at $176M.
- Investment
- $176M
- Jobs
- 40
- Announced
- Mar 28, 2025
- Target
- not stated
- Type
- Materials
- Process or product
- Electronic-level sulfuric acid (ELSA)
- Wafer size
- not stated
- CHIPS Act funding
- none on record
Timeline
- Funding
Texas announced a $7.87 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant for an expansion bringing total facility capex to $176 million.
Office of the Texas Governor - Groundbreaking
Trade press reported construction had begun, with completion estimated for May 2024.
Chemical Engineering - Announced
Martin Midstream, Samsung C&T America and Dongjin USA formed DSM Semichem to make ELSA in Plainview with start-up estimated for Q1 2024.
Martin Midstream Partners
Sources (5)
- Announced TSIF Public Listing Office of the Texas Governor, May 4, 2026
- DSM Semichem Expands Plainview, Texas, Operations Area Development, Apr 1, 2025
- Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To DSM Office of the Texas Governor, Mar 28, 2025
- MYCON begins construction on electronic-grade sulfuric acid plant in Plainview, Texas Chemical Engineering, Sep 28, 2023
- Martin Midstream Partners Announces Joint Venture with Samsung C&T America and Dongjin USA to Produce Electronic Level Sulfuric Acid Martin Midstream Partners, Oct 19, 2022
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