Heilongjiang Longjiang Chemical has taken its phenol/acetone plant offline in Daqing, Heilongjiang province, China. According to market information, the facility was reportedly shut around September 6, 2025, as part of a planned maintenance program. At this stage, the duration of the outage remains unclear, and confirmation from an authorized company source has yet to be obtained.
The plant plays a significant role in China’s phenol and acetone markets, with an annual production capacity of 220,000 metric tons of phenol and 130,000 metric tons of acetone. Its temporary closure is expected to influence regional supply dynamics, particularly at a time when downstream demand from industries such as resins, plastics, and coatings remains firm. Market participants note that the extent of the impact will largely depend on how long the facility stays offline, with a prolonged shutdown potentially tightening availability and lending upward support to domestic pricing. Buyers and traders are keeping a close watch on the situation as September unfolds, awaiting clearer guidance on the restart schedule.
