Released on 13/12/12

Styrolution's 485,000 tonne/year styrene plant in Texas City, Texas, should remain down until January following a small controlled fire, the company said on Thursday.

The fire occurred on Wednesday, according to the company.

A source with the company said the fire was observed by unit operations and was immediately extinguished.

There were no injuries or personnel exposures.

Repairs are currently underway but the unit is expected to remain down until January, according to the company.



Source ICIS News