LyondellBasell faces an unplanned shutdown at its LDPE unit
by ChemOrbis Editorial Team - content@chemorbis.com
According to a source close to the company, LyondellBasell has unexpectedly shut its 350,000 tons/year LDPE unit in Aubette, France.
The plant is expected to remain offline for only a few days, the source reported.
Meanwhile, some market players pointed out to the lack of availability for certain LDPE grades from the producer until December.
The plant is expected to remain offline for only a few days, the source reported.
Meanwhile, some market players pointed out to the lack of availability for certain LDPE grades from the producer until December.
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