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Indonesia introduced a six-month zero percent import duty on LPG for petrochemicals effective July 28, lowering costs for major producers like Chandra Asri and Lotte Chemical. The policy aims to mitig
Aster Chemicals & Energy has approved an $80 million project to double ethylene export capacity at its Singapore facility by 2027. The expansion strengthens integration with Chandra Asri’s Indonesian
Chandra Asri completed MTBE and butene-1 expansion in Indonesia, increasing output by 25% after technical trials at its Cilegon facility.
Middle East military strikes threaten crude and naphtha supplies, forcing Asian petrochemical giants like YNCC and Chandra Asri into force majeure as prices surge. The Strait of Hormuz disruption also
Chandra Asri declared force majeure on polyolefin production at its Indonesia cracker due to feedstock supply disruptions in the Middle East. The suspension will remain in effect until further notice.
Chandra Asri curtailed operations at its Polypropylene unit due to a naphtha shortage. The Cilegon plant has an annual capacity of 590,000 metric tons.
PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk declared force majeure due to feedstock shipment disruptions linked to the US-Iran conflict near the Strait of Hormuz. The situation threatens Asia's naphtha supply, drivin
Chandra Asri's chlor-alkali and EDC complex in Cilegon, Indonesia, is 50% complete with startup expected in Q1 2027. The facility will produce 400,000 mt/y of caustic soda and 500,000 mt/y of EDC.
Chandra Asri reports its chlor-alkali–ethylene dichloride plant in Cilegon is 50% complete, targeting startup in Q1 2027. The facility will produce 400,000 tonnes of caustic soda and 500,000 tonnes of
Chandra Asri has started scheduled maintenance at its Cilegon petrochemical complex, impacting naphtha cracker and PE/PP production lines.
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