Long Son to start test operations at new petchem complex in Vietnam
Located in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam, the complex will have 500,000 tons/year propylene, 1 million tons/year ethylene, 400,000 tons/year PP, 500,000 tons/year HDPE and 500,000 tons/year LLDPE production capacity.
The complex is expected to start commercial operations after the test period is completed, which corresponds to early 2024.
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