Why did Versalis shut down its polyethylene plant at Brindisi, and what formal agreement supported this decision?

Versalis shut down its polyethylene (PE) plant at Brindisi and placed it into a 'preserved state' in accordance with a protocol signed with Italy's Ministry of Enterprises on March 10, 2025. The shutdown is part of Eni’s broader transformation and decarbonization program for its chemicals business, which also included the permanent closure of its 490,000-mt/y naphtha crackers at Brindisi and Priolo in 2025.

What is the production capacity of the shuttered Versalis PE plant, and what types of polyethylene did it produce?

The shuttered Versalis PE plant at Brindisi had a nameplate capacity of 249,000 metric tons/year of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and 279,000 mt/y of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), according to S&P Global data.

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Versalis has shut down its polyethylene plant in Brindisi, Italy, aligning with Eni's decarbonization plans. The closure impacts European supply chains amidst weak demand and follows similar competitor actions.

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