PetroChina has made a final investment decision to build a new integrated refinery and petrochemical complex on Changxing Island, northeastern China – a strategic move confirmed by company and industry sources, although not formally announced by the firm. The CNY 68.5 billion ($9.56 billion) development encompasses a 200,000 bpd crude refinery, a 1.4 million tonne/year ethylene facility, […]
Vietnam has implemented a 2% import duty on HDPE and LLDPE, effective July 8, 2025, aiming to shield its only domestic polyolefin producer, Long Son Petrochemical (LSP), from a surge of low-priced imports, particularly from Southeast Asia and China. LSP had lobbied for a 3% tariff during the development of its new facility, but downstream […]
Sadara Chemical Company has declared a force majeure on LDPE supplies from its Al Jubail plant following a fire incident in early July 2025. The company reported the site fire mid-month, prompting a temporary halt in operations, though the duration of the disruption remains unspecified. Located in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, this LDPE unit supports an annual […]
Hyundai Chemical Co Ltd is preparing for a significant scheduled turnaround at its LDPE/EVA swing plant in Daesan, South Korea, with maintenance anticipated to begin on October 13, 2025, and extend through November 24, 2025, according to a source speaking on condition of anonymity. The facility, which has an annual production capacity of approximately 300,000 mt, routinely […]
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