| MOSCOW (MRC) – Over the last eleven months, output of polypropylene in Russia moved at about 570 KT. According to the results of the year, growth of output is expectedly to be at the level of 5%, MRC analysts say. |
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Despite the technical problems and long-term maintenances, Russian PP producers have managed to increase output. During the eleven months, the overall PP production amounted to 570 KT, which was 5% more compared to the similar period of 2009. |
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December was also characterized by problems at the production sites. There are reports on short-term suspensions at Ufaorgsyntez (Bashneft) and Stavrolen (Lukoil). Taking into account current utilization of Russian producers’ capacities, the overall output will be a bit more than 55 KT in December. At the end of the year, the overall output of PP in Russia will be at the level of about 620 KT, which is 5% more compared to 2009, according to MRC analysts.
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