Idemitsu Kosan also reduces ethylene production in Chiba and Yamaguchi, following Mitsubishi Chemical and Mitsui Chemicals
Idemitsu Kosan has begun reducing ethylene production at its plants in Chiba and Yamaguchi due to supply fears stemming from the situation in the Hormuz Strait.
Ethylene production cut in Mizushima, Okayama by Mitsubishi Chemical and Asahi Kasei due to Middle East situation
Mitsubishi Chemical has begun reducing ethylene production at its Mizushima plant in Okayama, Japan, citing difficult procurement of raw materials due to worsening conditions in the Middle East.
Difficulties in Procuring Methanol from Saudi Arabia - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Unable to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical announced difficulties in sourcing methanol from its Saudi supplier due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, which have hindered shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.