Published on September 6, 2017
The basic material used in the manufacturing of plastics, Ethylene supply has been completely disrupted in the country. It’s used to make polyester for both textiles and water bottles. Ethylene is an ingredient in vinyl products such as PVC pipes, life-saving medical devices and sneaker soles. Texas alone produces three quarters of the country’s supply of Ethylene. The major producers like LyondellBasell, ExxonMobil and Chevron Phillips Chemical Co has shut down their major units. It could take a week or longer to re-start refineries and plants. 1.3m bbl/day of refining capacity was being re-started on Friday.
