Wanhua Chemical's 1.2 million tons/year Phase II ethylene plant in Yantai to undergo maintenance starting October 10

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On October 8, Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. announced the annual maintenance schedule for the Phase II ethylene plant at its Yantai Industrial Park. The plant, with a designed annual capacity of 1.2 million tons, is scheduled to shut down for maintenance starting October 10, 2026, and is expected to last approximately 60 days. During the maintenance period, the park's other Phase I ethylene plant, with an annual capacity of 1.2 million tons, will continue normal production.

This shutdown maintenance is carried out in accordance with the company's annual plan and involves the Phase II ethylene production facilities. Wanhua Chemical will arrange the maintenance based on chemical production process and equipment operation and maintenance requirements to ensure the safe and effective operation of the production facilities. The company confirmed in the announcement that this is routine scheduled maintenance and is not expected to have a significant impact on the company's production and operations.
The announcement did not disclose the specific list of maintenance equipment, the adjustment arrangements for downstream units involved, or the actual date for resuming production.