Petrochemicals, Plastics Drive U.S. Chemical Industry's Fourth-Quarter Turnarounds

SUGAR LAND--September 16, 2019--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The U.S. Chemical Processing Industry, like many other industries, has been struggling to figure out how it should deal with the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China, including tariffs from both countries that affect tens of billions of dollars in chemical products. One thing is for sure: In this environment, it's always best to make sure existing facilities are in the best possible condition. Industrial Info is tracking $350 million worth of maintenance-related projects in the U.S. Chemical Processing Industry that are set to begin from October through December.

Within this article: Details on some of the maintenance projects that are set to kick off in the fourth quarter, from key Chemical Industry players such as Shintech Louisiana LLC, Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE:RDS.A), DuPont (NYSE:DD), Formosa Plastics Group, Lucite International Incorporated, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and PPG Industries Incorporated (NYSE:PPG).