Mar 28, 2024 9:18 p.m.

Formosa Plastics encountered cracked PP storage tank in Linyuan plant

Formosa Plastics encountered cracked PP storage tank in Linyuan plant

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It is reported that on 15 May 2020, a fire broke out at Formosa Plastics plant in Linyuan, Taiwan that was brought under control within twenty minutes. The initial investigation found that the fire was a result of a faulty safety valve at the granule storage tank at the PP unit. 

According to the company, the (T-913B) storage tank stowed PP pallets produced from 7 PM on 14 May 2020 to 6 AM on 15 May 2020. 

There is no further information on the operation status of the plant at the time of the report, however, the company does not expect any major impact of the incident on the market as it has sufficient inventories to meet the market requirement. 

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Taiwan