Oman Delays Startup of its First Ethylene Plant Due to COVID-19

NEW DELHI--July 20, 2021--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Oman's first ethylene plant, owned by the state-run OQ (Muscat, Oman), has delayed its opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The plant, which was set to begin production before the recent announcement, is part of Oman's plans diversify its economy, which depends largely on oil and mineral resources, through large investments in its chemical and petrochemical industries.