Kazanorgsintez (KOS group TAIF), one of the largest chemical enterprises in Russia, stopped production of low-density polyethylene (HDPE) for repairs, according to enterprise customers.

CBS to the beginning of the week completely stopped production of HDPE for scheduled routine maintenance. According to enterprise customers, a simple preventive capacities will last about three weeks, consistent with the resumption of production is expected on October 11. The annual production capacity is 540 thousand. Tonnes.

Preventive simple Kazanorgsintez capacities of the IPA is the last in the current year Russian producers. At the end of July for a short repair stop their power “Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat”. Stavrolen and Nizhnekamskneftekhim in the current year without preventive work stoppages.

As reported earlier MRC in August Kazanorgsintez increased operating time of the IPA to 49.7 thous. Tons compared to 41.8 thousand. Tons in July. In general, the first eight months of the year Kazan manufacturer produced about 329 thousand. Tons of high density polyethylene, which is 4% less than in 2015.

PJSC “Kazanorgsintez” – one of the largest enterprises of the Russian Federation (Group of companies “TAIF”). It produces more than 38% of all Russian polyethylene and is its largest exporter. Currently produced polyethylene, polycarbonate, polyethylene pipes, phenol, acetone, bisphenol A CBS – the only Russian manufacturer of polycarbonates. Total 170 items of products. The annual output of 1.6 million tons. The company is Russia’s largest manufacturer of polyethylene pipe (HDPE). The annual capacity of HDPE plant is 540 thousand tons, and LDPE -. 225 thousand tons..