July 29, 2016
Asahi Kasei Mitsubishi Chemical Ethylene Corp.
Asahi Kasei Corp.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.

Operation of the naphtha cracker in Mizushima (Kurashiki, Okayama) of Asahi Kasei Mitsubishi Chemical Ethylene Corp. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Makoto Sakamoto), a joint venture between Asahi Kasei Corp. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hideki Kobori) and Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Ishizuka) was suspended in the morning of July 27th due to a malfunction in its refrigeration system. A detailed inspection of the facility is currently being planned, and the re-start schedule will be determined after completion of the inspection.

With turnaround496,000 t/yWithout turnaround567,000 t/y


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