Basell starts up delayed ldPE unit in Aubette, France

21 March 2001 16:02  [Source: ICIS news]

LONDON (CNI)--Basell, the 50:50 polyolefins joint venture between BASF and Shell, has started up its delayed 300 000 tonne/year low density polyethylene (ldPE) plant in Aubette in the south of France.

A senior source at Salzgitter, a contractor to the project, told CNI that the plant came onstream last week. It was originally due onstream in mid-2000.

A Basell spokesman confirmed that the plant has been restarted, behind schedule, and is now operating at over 200 000 tonne/year. Output will be ramped up in line with market demand, he said.

By: Anna Jagger
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