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

23 Apr 2026 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

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.

14 Apr 2026

Pertamina initiated 21-day partial shutdown at Plaju refinery, halting PP production

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

Update: China PE supply tightens sharply in Q2 2026 as outages and closures peak

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.

10 Apr 2026 Ethylene Propylene

PT Lotte Chemical Indonesia curtails output as Middle East conflict disrupts feedstock supply

Southeast Asian polymer markets face tightening supply as geopolitical conflict in the Middle East fractures crucial petrochemical feedstock routes, forcing Lotte Chemical Indonesia to curtail output.

08 Apr 2026

Fires at Jubail Industrial City disrupt operations, amplify petrochemical supply risks

The hub hosts over 150 facilities, including core assets operated by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation and major joint ventures such as Sadara Chemical Company.

06 Apr 2026

Media: Borouge suspends Ruwais polyolefin operations following interception fires, deepening Asian supply shock

UAE’s Borouge has become the latest victim of the continued regional conflicts as the producer was forced to suspended operations at its Ruwais petrochemical complex following an aerial attack on 5 April.

03 Apr 2026

Malaysia’s PrefChem extends production halt through May, deepening regional supply crunch

Market participants remain cautious that the ongoing Strait of Hormuz closure could hinder Aramco’s deliveries, despite rerouting via the Red Sea

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