LyondellBasell postpones restart of ethylene cracker in Berre, France

LyondellBasell postpones restart of ethylene cracker in Berre, France

By: ICN Bureau

Last updated : October 02, 2022 8:47 am



The chemical company's French ethylene cracker was damaged by a fire on August 2.


LyondellBasell announced the ethylene cracker at its integrated olefins and polyolefins production site in Berre, France will not restart until early 2023.

The chemical company's French ethylene cracker was damaged by a fire on August 2. While repairs should be completed by November, the combination of persistently high energy costs, compressing margins and falling demand for products in the region contributed to the decision to delay the restart.

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First Published : October 02, 2022 12:00 am