LG Chem, a South Korean petrochemical major, has shut down its aromatics unit in Yeosu following a fire at the company's cracker at the same site on 5 November.
The unit can produce 180,000 mt/year of benzene, 115,000 mt/year of toluene and 80,000 mt/year of xylenes. The aromatics unit is likely to remain off-stream for 2-3 weeks.
LG Chem Ltd., often referred to as LG Chemical, is the largest Korean chemical company and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It has eight domestic factories and global network of 29 business locations in 15 countries. LG Chem is a manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of petrochemical goods, IT&E Materials and Energy Solutions.
