RELEASED ON 14/03/13 (DD/MM/YY)

In reference to SIIGs previous announcement dated 20 Jan 2013, regarding the shutdown of operations at its Saudi Chevron Phillips (SCP), a plant that produces benzene, cyclohexane, and motor gasoline, for scheduled maintenance. SIIG announces that SCP has resumed operations on 9 Mar 2013, after completing the required maintenance work. SCP is currently working on gradually increasing production until the plant production capacity is reached. JCP, which produces styrene and propylene, is shutdown for planned maintenance and operations are expected to start up during the first week of April 2013 as scheduled.

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