Singapore's TPC plans PP, PE turnarounds in 2018
by ChemOrbis Editorial Team - content@chemorbis.com
According to sources, Singapore’s TPC is planning to carry out planned maintenance shutdowns at its PP and PE units in Jurong Island, Singapore during the third quarter of 2018.
Accordingly, the company will shut its 180,000 tons/year LDPE unit and its three PP lines, which have a combined capacity of 220,000 tons/year, for maintenance in July 2018.
The shutdown is expected to last for 45 days.
Accordingly, the company will shut its 180,000 tons/year LDPE unit and its three PP lines, which have a combined capacity of 220,000 tons/year, for maintenance in July 2018.
The shutdown is expected to last for 45 days.
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