Total Petrochemicals USA Inc. is a world-scale petrochemical manufacturer. Located in La Porte, Texas, it produces a variety of polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, styrene, base chemicals and transportation fuels. The company has manufacturing facilities in Texas and Louisiana, a research and development facility in La Porte, Texas and a refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. Total Petrochemicals USA Inc. is a part of the chemical branch of Total S.A., one of the largest integrated petroleum companies in the world.