Japan ethylene plant utilization hits record low 67.3% in April as Middle East conflict disrupts naphtha supply, data shows
Japan's ethylene production plants operated at a record low utilization rate of 67.3% in April, due to Middle East conflict disrupting crude oil and naphtha supplies, according to the Japan Petrochemical Industry Association via Kyodo News.
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