Russia’s Tomskneftekhim to shut LDPE, PP plants
by ChemOrbis Editorial Team - content@chemorbis.com
According to a source close to the company, Russia’s Tomskneftekhim , a subsidiary of Sibur, is planning to shut its LDPE and PP plants between June 20 and the end of the month for a planned maintenance, which is expected to last around 30 days.
The LDPE plant is able to produce 245,000 tons/year while the PP plant has a production capacity of 140,000 tons/year.
The source reported that a fire occurred at Tomskneftekhim’s site on April 6, causing the company to halt its LDPE and PP production until April 12.
The LDPE plant is able to produce 245,000 tons/year while the PP plant has a production capacity of 140,000 tons/year.
The source reported that a fire occurred at Tomskneftekhim’s site on April 6, causing the company to halt its LDPE and PP production until April 12.
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