What were the main reasons for LOTTE Chemical Titan's widened Q2 net loss of M$401.7 million?

The widened net loss was attributed to inventory write-downs and higher costs related to its Indonesia ethylene (C2) project, despite stronger product margins.

How did the LOTTE Chemical Indonesia New Ethylene (LINE) Project impact LCT's Q2 2026 performance?

The LINE Project, which began commercial operations in October 2025, drove more than double year-on-year revenue growth in Q2 2026 and raised average plant utilization to 50% from 46% in Q2 2025; it has a capacity of 1 million tonnes/year of ethylene, 520,000 tonnes/year of propylene, 400,000 tonnes/year of BTX, 250,000 tonnes/year of polypropylene, and 140,000 tonnes/year of butadiene.

Malaysia’s LOTTE Chemical Titan Q2 Net Loss Widens on Inventory Write-downs

Aug 7, 2026

LOTTE Chemical Titan posted a widened Q2 net loss of M$401.7 million due to inventory write-downs and project costs, while revenue doubled following the commercial operation of its new LINE ethylene complex.

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