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Saudi's SHARQ restarted LLDPE line after technical issue, export remains tight

Saudi's SHARQ restarted LLDPE line after technical issue, export remains tight



Saudi Arabia's Eastern Petrochemical Company (SHARQ) has restarted its troubled LLDPE line after a serious technical failure hit the plant during late July 2018. The two LLDPE lines at Jubail complex with a combined capacity of 750,000 tons/year are up running, though it might need more time to restore regular run rate.

“As a result, we are still unable to supply regular quantity for both grades FD21HN and FD21HS. Shipment for this time also take longer due to this issue,” a source close to the producer informed. The source added that grade LLDPE HB18N is not available this time as the company is giving priority to produce FD21HN and FD21HS.