LyondellBasell plans Q2 turnaround at Texas PO/SM plant

Al Greenwood

24-Apr-2015

LyondellBasell plans Q2 turnaround at Texas PO/SM plantHOUSTON (ICIS)–LyondellBasell is planning a second-quarter turnaround at its propylene oxide/styrene monomer (PO/SM) plant in Channelview, Texas, the CEO said on Friday.

The company expects to take a $20m hit as a result of the turnaround, said CEO Bob Patel. He made his comments during an earnings conference call.

Patel did not say how long the turnaround would last.

The plant has a PO capacity of 550,000 tonnes/year and a styrene capacity exceeding 600,000 tonnes/year.

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