24 Apr 2026
Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Company (SEPC), a subsidiary of Tasnee, has declared force majeure on its PE output in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
LyondellBasell (LYB) has issued a formal force majeure notice to customers, declaring its inability to supply PP block copolymers for March–April 2026 volumes and all pending orders
23 Apr 2026
Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG) has disclosed plans to temporarily shut down Long Son Petrochemical (LSP), its flagship Vietnam subsidiary
Advanced Petrochemical Company (APC) has halted PP production at its Al Jubail Industrial City I and II complexes in Saudi Arabia, abruptly removing significant volumes from the regional market.
20 Apr 2026 SPVC k67-68 SPVC (A) k67-68
The disruptions impact approximately 6.2 million tons/year of nameplate capacity across both ethylene and carbide-based routes, temporarily tightening domestic supply balances.
14 Apr 2026
The move effectively withdraws a key domestic supply stream at a time when regional trade flows is exceedingly tight. Thus, the decision to proceed also highlights a clear operational pivot.
10 Apr 2026
China’s PE market is entering a period of acute supply constraint, with an intense wave of spring maintenance and unresolved shutdowns coinciding with a broader regional feedstock and energy crisis.
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