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Update: More olefins and polyolefin plants in Texas shutdown after catastrophic storm

Update: More olefins and polyolefin plants in Texas shutdown after catastrophic storm



As reported earlier this week, a number of petrochemical plants based in Houston, Texas, USA have been shutdown following a catastrophic tropical cyclone that cause heavy flood in the area. Today, more producers are affected by the continued rising water levels, leading to a wide spread concern over the supply outlook in the near to medium term.

An updated list of crackers and PP, PE plant shutdown due to the event is shown in the following table: