Taiwanese OPTC postpones startup of PTA plant
by ChemOrbis Editorial Team - content@chemorbis.com
According to media reports, Taiwan’s Oriental Petrochemical Taiwan Co. Ltd. (OPTC) has delayed the start up of its new PTA plant in Taouyan to the end of October.
The company is reportedly still seeking government approval for the plant to start its operations.
The 1.5 million tons/year PTA plant was initially slated to commence operations in early October.
The company is reportedly still seeking government approval for the plant to start its operations.
The 1.5 million tons/year PTA plant was initially slated to commence operations in early October.
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