LyondellBasell declares Force Majeure on Propylene Glycol – Effective March 13, 2026
The LyondellBasell force majeure propylene glycol event was declared effective March 13, 2026, following an incident at the Bayport Choate site. This situation may affect supply availability across multiple markets.On March 12, 2026, a fire at the facility caused an unplanned shutdown of several production units. As a result, LyondellBasell issued a force majeure on all grades of propylene glycol.Because of this disruption, customers may experience supply constraints in the near term. Therefore, companies that depend on propylene glycol should begin reviewing their sourcing strategies.
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