Mechanical Problems Force Petrochemical Corp. of Singapore Refinery to Shut Cracker

Princeton, New Jersey, March 21 (Bloomberg Energy)-- The following refinery is confirmed to be undergoing unplanned maintenance.

Company: Petrochemical Corp. of Singapore Location: Pulau Merbau Unit Type: No. 2 Naphtha Cracker

Capacity: 515,000 tons per year

Output: Not Available

Event: Mechanical trouble at the cracking furnace effluent header

Duration: 3/15/00-3/18/00 Source: Company Official Company Confirmation: Yes

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