Production News: Lotte Chem. (M) - Malaysia
Company: Lotte Chem. (M)
Plant - Product: Propylene
Capacity ktons/yr: 130.0
Location: Malaysia
Duration: 4 weeks
Notes: The company shut FCC reactor as of January 19. The unit is expected to resume operations by the end of February.
Status: Shutdown
Company: Lotte Chem. (M)
Plant - Product: Ethylene
Capacity ktons/yr: 93.0
Location: Malaysia
Duration: 4 weeks
Notes: The company shut FCC reactor as of January 19. The unit is expected to resume operations by the end of February.
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