ExxonMobil commences LLDPE production in China; additional facilities to follow

06 Feb 2025 The two LLDPE production lines have entered trial operations. Sources close to the company reported that at least one production line has already yielded a limited quantity of on-spec material.

06 Feb 2025

Dragon Special Resin’s PET plant set for scheduled maintenance in mid-February

Adding to a wave of first-quarter shutdowns in the Chinese PET bottle sector, Dragon Special Resin Co. Ltd. has planned a overhaul at its plant in Xiamen.

05 Feb 2025

Malaysia’s PrefChem carries out unplanned shutdown at PP and PE plants

The company has not disclosed specific reasons for the shutdown, though industry speculation suggests a technical issue at the cracker as a potential cause.

04 Feb 2025

Philippines’ JG Summit extends overhaul indefinitely amid challenging market conditions

With the plant’s closure, the Philippines will now rely entirely on imports to meet its domestic petrochemical demand. Regional suppliers are closely monitoring the situation, with many eyeing opportunities to expand their market share in the country.

04 Feb 2025 SPVC k67-68

Japan’s Taiyo Vinyl mulls over maintenance shutdowns at PVC units in 2025

Taiyo Vinyl Corporation is reportedly planning major maintenance shutdowns at its PVC production facilities in Japan in 2025, as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety compliance, according to market sources.

04 Feb 2025 PET Bottle

China’s Yisheng to shut two PET plants in Q1 2025

These shutdowns coincide with a critical period for the domestic PET bottle market, as the end of February typically signals the start of preparations for summer demand.

04 Feb 2025

Borouge 3 set for turnaround at the Ruwais complex

Market participants in Asia are closely monitoring the potential impact of the planned shutdown on regional supply dynamics. In India, some Middle Eastern suppliers have already responded to the tightening supply outlook by raising import offers

27 Jan 2025

India’s Adani and Thailand’s Indorama join forces to build India’s largest PVC complex

To manage operations, the parent companies will create a new name in the Asian petrochemicals industry, a joint venture branded as “Valor Petrochemicals Ltd (VPL)”. Each company will hold a 50% stake in the conglomerate.

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