At least six new PP and PE units to go online in China before 2025 ends

14 Aug 2025 The bulk of the upcoming start-ups are in the PP segment, prompting buyers to adopt a cautious stance on restocking in anticipation of softer prices ahead.

12 Aug 2025

South Korea’s YNCC shut No. 3 cracker indefinitely amid mounting financial strain

The operational cutback comes as YNCC faces a liquidity crunch, with a projected shortfall of around KRW 310 billion

11 Aug 2025

South Korea’s S-Oil to shut RFCC unit for October maintenance, supply implications loom

S-Oil Corporation is set to take its residue fluid catalytic cracker (RFCC) in Onsan offline for scheduled maintenance in mid-October 2025, market sources said.

11 Aug 2025

Indonesia’s Lotte Chemical Titan halts cracker unexpectedly, disrupting downstream output

Lotte Chemical Titan Nusantara has unexpectedly shut its mixed-feed cracker in Cilegon, Indonesia, on 7 August 2025 following a sudden power outage

08 Aug 2025

Indonesia’s Chandra Asri to shut steam cracker for routine maintenance

Market participants are now closely monitoring the situation in anticipation of an official statement from the company regarding the operational status of its PP and PE plants during the maintenance period.

06 Aug 2025

Malaysia’s Petlin to conduct routine turnaround at LDPE plant

In Malaysia, buyers reported increasing delays in LDPE deliveries, while Indonesian customers complained vociferously about a sharp allocation cut.

18 Jul 2025

Saudi’s SHARQ Eastern shut PE plants unexpectedly, suspends August offers

SHARQ Eastern Petrochemical Company – also known as Qamar – has reportedly taken all of its PE production units in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia offline

16 Jul 2025

Qatar Vinyl Co to launch nation’s first PVC plant in September 2025

Originally announced in April 2022 and approved later that October, the PVC project is being developed under a newly formed joint venture

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