In October, Sasol announced a final investment decision for its $8.1 billion petrochemical complex consisting of an ethane cracker, six chemical plants and 500 new direct jobs in the Lake Charles area, where an estimated 2,395 new indirect jobs and 5,000 construction jobs will result. Following that announcement, Sasol and Matheson entered into a supply agreement that will facilitate the latest expansions by both companies. Matheson will build, own and operate the air separation unit and pipeline complex serving Sasol, with cryogenic technology to be supplied by Matheson's parent company, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation. The Matheson project will retain 13 existing jobs and create 27 new direct jobs with an average annual salary of $76,900, plus benefits. LED estimates the Matheson expansion will result in another 104 new indirect jobs, for a total of more than 130 new jobs in the Southwest Region of the state.