Epoxy
April 25, 2022
Indorama PO FM
Indorama Force Majeure Notice. April 15th, 2022
In Pricing by PattyHApril 22, 2022
On Friday, April 15, 2022 we experienced a mechanical breakdown of sections of our
PO/MTBE unit at our manufacturing facility in Port Neches, TX (the “Site”). Because of this
issue, we were forced to shut down a portion of our manufacturing facilities at the Site. This
shut down prevents us from performing as required under various manufacturing and supply
contracts. As a result, Indorama declares Force Majeure under all contracts requiring Indorama
to manufacture, supply or otherwise deliver:
(i) PROPYLENE OXIDE (ALL GRADES and SPECIFICATIONS);
(ii) PROPYLENE GLYCOL (ALL GRADES and SPECIFICATIONS); and
(iii) METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER – MTBE (collectively, “Products”).
This Force Majeure is effective as of April 15, 2022 at 00:00 a.m. CDT. We will strive
to promptly update you of all material developments as soon as they occur and will notify you
shortly of your allocation regarding the manufacture, supply or delivery of Products for the
remainder of the month of April and for the month of May.
We expect to start up and resume operations as soon as reasonably practical, consistent
with our commitment to the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate.
Click here to read the official announcement.
April 25, 2022
April Propylene Settles Down 1c/lb
$0.695/lb for Chemical Grade Propylene in April
April 25, 2022
April Propylene Settles Down 1c/lb
$0.695/lb for Chemical Grade Propylene in April
April 20, 2022
Plaquemine Fire and Chlorine Leak
What caused the Dow facility chlorine spill in Plaquemine? What we know so far
by: Jacquelyn Kisic
Posted: Apr 19, 2022 / 09:56 PM CDT
Updated: Apr 19, 2022 / 10:02 PM CDT SHARE
PLAQUEMINE, La. (BRPROUD) — Several residents in the Plaquemine area said they noticed smoke coming from the plant and an awful smell Monday night.
At around 8:30 p.m., law enforcement got a call saying that there was a chlorine spill inside the Dow facility.
On Facebook, officials announced that it was ok to lift the shelter-in-place notice for the residents after analyzing the air quality.
An independent company known as Olin Chemicals, which owns and operates units inside Dow’s complex is where the fire occurred. They believed that the fire was caused when a compressor caught on fire and sent chlorine gas throughout the facility. Face masks now optional at BTR airport, Ochsner Health explains safety concerns
While many think these spills are rare, it happens more often than you think. Iberville Sheriff Brett Stassi and Iberville Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Clint Moore said that they are developing and examining new ways to improve on future “spills.”
“As of right now, we are getting together to find out how we can change some things of what went wrong and reflect on the things that were good to prepare for next time,” said Sheriff Stassi.
According to Louisiana State Police, they are currently working on a report of the leak which may be presented tomorrow.
April 20, 2022
Plaquemine Fire and Chlorine Leak
What caused the Dow facility chlorine spill in Plaquemine? What we know so far
by: Jacquelyn Kisic
Posted: Apr 19, 2022 / 09:56 PM CDT
Updated: Apr 19, 2022 / 10:02 PM CDT SHARE
PLAQUEMINE, La. (BRPROUD) — Several residents in the Plaquemine area said they noticed smoke coming from the plant and an awful smell Monday night.
At around 8:30 p.m., law enforcement got a call saying that there was a chlorine spill inside the Dow facility.
On Facebook, officials announced that it was ok to lift the shelter-in-place notice for the residents after analyzing the air quality.
An independent company known as Olin Chemicals, which owns and operates units inside Dow’s complex is where the fire occurred. They believed that the fire was caused when a compressor caught on fire and sent chlorine gas throughout the facility. Face masks now optional at BTR airport, Ochsner Health explains safety concerns
While many think these spills are rare, it happens more often than you think. Iberville Sheriff Brett Stassi and Iberville Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Clint Moore said that they are developing and examining new ways to improve on future “spills.”
“As of right now, we are getting together to find out how we can change some things of what went wrong and reflect on the things that were good to prepare for next time,” said Sheriff Stassi.
According to Louisiana State Police, they are currently working on a report of the leak which may be presented tomorrow.
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