South Korean’s Lotte Chemical Corporation to spin off Daesan unit, merge with HD Hyundai Chemical in strategic overhaul

06 May 2026 Lotte Chemical Corporation (LCC) will spin off its Daesan operations and merge the unit with HD Hyundai Chemical Co., Ltd. (HDC), in a restructuring aimed at boosting competitiveness in South Korea’s petrochemical sector.

06 May 2026

Indonesian giant Chandra Asri lifts force majeure, but feedstock risks keep recovery cautious

PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (CAP) has officially lifted its force majeure declaration on polymer feedstocks, effective 4 May.

28 Apr 2026

Malaysia's Lotte Chemical Titan schedules rolling polyolefin shutdowns at Pasir Gudang amid supply doubts

The producer is set to execute a series of staggered maintenance shutdowns across its Pasir Gudang petrochemical complex throughout May and June.

24 Apr 2026

Saudi’s SEPC declares force majeure on PE output as feedstock disruptions deepen

Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Company (SEPC), a subsidiary of Tasnee, has declared force majeure on its PE output in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia

24 Apr 2026

LyondellBasell declares force majeure on PPPC supply amid feedstock supply disruptions

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

Vietnam's Long Son Petrochemical to halt operations as feedstock crisis deepens

Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG) has disclosed plans to temporarily shut down Long Son Petrochemical (LSP), its flagship Vietnam subsidiary

23 Apr 2026

Saudi’s APC halts Al Jubail PP output after disruption, cancels April deliveries

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.

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China PVC operations face widespread disruptions in April amid turnarounds and feedstock squeeze

The disruptions impact approximately 6.2 million tons/year of nameplate capacity across both ethylene and carbide-based routes, temporarily tightening domestic supply balances.

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