SAUDI ARABIA

Sharq Starts Test Production 

The Eastern Petrochemical Company (Sharq) - a 50/50 joint venture between the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and a group of Japanese companies led by Mitsubishi - has started test production of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) from its Jubail plant, it was announced last week by SABIC Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Ibrahim ibn Salamah. Production of ethylene glycol from the plant is scheduled to start next month....