Stavrolen, a major producer of polyolefins in Russia, resumed production of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) after a short repair, according to a price review ICIS-MRC with reference to enterprise customers.

Stavrolen December 8 resumed work on the production of PP and HDPE capacity after a planned a short stop for repairs. According to enterprise customers, a simple power lasted only 3 days.

In November, the final volume of the production of HDPE and PP at Stavrolen amounted to 24.2 thousand. Tons and 10.6 thousand. Tons respectively. During the eleven months of this year edition of the polymers reached 248.9 ths. Tons and 103.4 thous. Tons respectively.

Stavrolen (included in the structure of Lukoil) is the second largest Russian producer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) after the KOS and the fifth in terms of production of polypropylene. Stavrolen capacity for the production of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene are 300 thous. Tonnes and 120 thousand. Tonnes per year respectively.

Lukoil – is one of the leading vertically integrated oil company in Russia. The main activities of the company include operations for exploration and production of oil and gas, production and sale of petroleum products. Lukoil is the second largest private oil Company worldwide by proven hydrocarbon reserves. In Lukoil structure includes one of the largest Russian and Ukrainian petrochemical industries – Stavrolen and Karpatneftekhim.