During the first four months of the year the total volume of production of high-density polyethylene (LDPE) in Belarus amounted to 43.2 thousand. Tons, which is 3.3% more than in 2015, according to MRC analysts.

According to the National Statistics Committee of Belarus, in April of this year, a local manufacturer of LDPE – Polymir – due to technical problems reduced the release of polyethylene (PE), the final production figure amounted to 9.5 thousand tons against 11.4 thousand tons a month earlier…

Thus, in January – April 2016 the total volume of the production of LDPE in Belarus amounted to 43.2 thousand tons against 41.8 thousand tonnes a year ago… Low PE release rate in 2015 due to a planned stop on the prevention of the end of March the first stage of LDPE.

As previously reported, this year is also planned for preventive maintenance in two steps. The first phase will cover the first phase of LDPE annual capacity of 65 thousand. Tons and will be held from June 12th for 14 days. The second phase of LDPE (annual capacity of 65 thousand. Tons) will be shut down in September for 30 days.

Polymir Plant (JSC “Naftan”), the largest petrochemical company in Belarus, produces a wide range of chemical products, such as high-density polyethylene (LDPE), acrylic fibers, organic synthesis products, hydrocarbon fractions, etc. The annual production capacity of LDPE in the Polimir is 130 ths. Tons. Polymir was founded in 1968. In the process of production and technical facilities used by the largest foreign technology firms in England, Japan, Germany, Italy (Courtaulds, Asahi Chemical Co. Ltd, Kanematsu Gosho, SNIA BPD, etc.), As well as the development of scientific research institutes and design institutes of the CIS countries. Annual design capacity of LDPE is 130 ths. Tons.

MRC