UPDATE: Malaysia’s Petlin sets date for maintenance work at LDPE plant

Petlin Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Petronas has set the maintenance shutdown date at its sole LDPE plant in Kertih, Malaysia on 22 August 2019. The unit is expected to remain off-line for 30 days, a source close to the company said. 

The LDPE plant has an annual capacity of 250,000 tons.

Meanwhile, it is reported that the company is operating its HDPE plant at a lower rate due to a mechanical issue.