Vietnam’s Nghi Son Shuts PP unit amid upstream disruption

16 Jun 2025 In response, several major distributors have temporarily suspended spot offers as they evaluate the short-term supply outlook.

09 Jun 2025

Singapore’s TPC shut its largest PP line amid margin pressure

The shutdown is likely to affect the supply of select PP grades, particularly block copolymers. However, regional buyers have so far responded with relative calm

09 Jun 2025

Lotte Chemical Titan halts Indonesia PE output as cracker startup stalls

In a written statement issued to local media earlier this month, a company spokesperson confirmed ongoing flaring activities at the site, citing these as part of its safety and operational management protocols.

02 Jun 2025

Indonesia’s Lotte Chemical Titan advances start-up of mixed feed cracker

On 7 May, Lotte Chemical Titan secured a long-term off-take agreement with PT Asahimas Chemical, a major Indonesian PVC producer, for the supply of ethylene over a ten-year period

28 May 2025

Update: Petronas resumes operations at Kerteh complex, accelerates backlog clearance

The restart is expected to alleviate tightness in the local market, which has faced constrained availability and delivery delays due to the extended shutdown.

27 May 2025

Update: Malaysia’s PrefChem extends plant shutdown to June

Concerns over supply security have mounted in recent months, prompting a growing number of buyers to diversify procurement channels and seek alternative sources of materials.

27 May 2025

Media: Vietnam’s Long Son Petrochemical eyes restart amid tentative market recovery

Long Son Petrochemical, a $5.4 billion integrated complex in Vietnam operated by Siam Cement Group (SCG), is considering a restart of operations following a prolonged commercial shutdown, according to media reports.

24 Apr 2025

Malaysia’s Petronas shut ethane cracker due to technical issues

Malaysia’s state-owned oil and gas giant, Petronas, has unexpectedly shut down its ethane cracker in Kerteh, due to an unspecified technical issue,

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