STS due to technical problems on October 27, stopped production of low-pressure polyethylene, as reported by the company’s customers. At the same time, the reasons for the stop and idle periods are not reported. Annual production capacity of HDPE in Salavat is 120 ths. Tons.

It is also worth noting that since the end of last week, there are problems in the production of HDPE at Kazanorgsintez. Because of problems with ethylene units and granulation Kazan enterprise to temporarily restrict the volumes of high-density polyethylene.

On the problems at other Russian production of HDPE (Stavrolen and Nizhnekamskneftekhim) were reported.

“Gazprom Salavat neftekhim” carries out a full cycle of processing of hydrocarbon raw materials, produces petrochemicals and fertilizers. The main products of the STS are: ethylene, propylene, styrene, polystyrene (general purpose, high-impact, low-pressure polyethylene, high pressure polyethylene). Subsidiary company “Gazprom” “Gazprom processing” owns 97.57% of “Gazprom Salavat neftekhim.”