Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • European Rubber Journal
  • Plastics News
  • Tire Business
Subscribe
  • Login
  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • News
    • Automotive
    • Tire
    • Non-Tire
    • Suppliers
    • ITEC
    • Silicone
    • Online Exclusive
    • Latex
    • Technical Notebooks
    • Executive Action
    • Government/Legal
    • Opinion
    • Rubber Division IEC
    • Blogs
    • Sustainability
    • Products
    • Wacky World of Rubber
  • War in Ukraine
  • Custom
    • Sponsored Content
    • White Papers
  • Resources
    • Directory
    • Classifieds & Mold Mart
  • Data
  • Events
    • RN Events
    • RN Livestreams/Webinars
    • Industry Events
    • Past Events
    • Rubber News M&A Live
    • 2022 Hose & Belt Manufacturers Conference
    • 2022 International Silicone Conference
    • 2022 International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC)
  • Advertise
  • DIGITAL EDITION
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. News
August 28, 2017 02:00 AM

Materials plants planned for Hurricane Harvey

Frank Esposito
Plastics News
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print
    NOAA

    Petrochemicals units along the Texas coast shut down in advance of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall around 10 p.m. Aug. 25 in Rockport, according to the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration.

    Petrochemical plants in the direct line of the storm produce almost 20 percent of total U.S. capacity for plastic feedstock ethylene, according to the PetroChem Wire consulting firm. Any prolonged outages at those units could affect North American markets for polyethylene, PVC and related materials.

    Dow Chemical Co. begun shutting down its Seadrift operations Aug. 25, a company spokesman said. The firm employs more than 1,000 at the site, which produces PE resin and a range of specialty chemicals.

    LyondellBasell Industries said Aug. 25 that it conducted a controlled shutdown of its Texas sites in Matagorda, Victoria, Chocolate Bayou and Corpus Christi. The company also took steps to address potential flooding at its Houston refinery and its La Porte, Bayport and Channelview complexes, and its Lake Charles polymers plant in Louisiana.

    The heavily used Houston Ship Channel was closed to inbound traffic Aug. 25. All vessel activity was suspended at Corpus Christi, Texas.

    Representatives of several other firms told Plastics News ahead of the storm that they were monitoring the situation. Petrochemical facilities in the projected path of the storm in Texas, according to PetroChem Wire, include:

    • A DuPont Co. unit in Victoria, Texas.
    • A Celanese Corp. unit in Bay City, Texas.

    Occidental Chemical (OxyChem) closed its unit in Ingleside, Texas. The firm opened a major ethylene unit there earlier this year through a joint venture with Mexican supplier Mexichem.

    Hurricane Harvey made landfall Aug. 25 and dumped more than 40 inches of rain on Houston and surrounding areas, according to the National Weather Service. An additional 20 inches of rain was possible before the storm moved out.

    A statement issued by the National Weather Service Aug. 28 noted that Harvey's rainfall added to the already unusual amount of rain the southeastern Texas area had received. Since June 1, the Houston/Galveston area saw 46.16 inches of rain—33 inches above normal. The average yearly rainfall for the area is 49.77.

    Letter
    to the
    Editor

    Rubber News wants to hear from its readers. If you want to express your opinion on a story or issue, email your letter to Editor Bruce Meyer at [email protected].

    Most Popular
    1
    Wacky World of Rubber: The true story behind the rubber match
    2
    Cabot, Orion raising carbon black prices
    3
    Michelin ready for more electric vehicles in market
    4
    Bridgestone creates silicone-based self-sealing tires
    5
    'Good' demand raises Nokian's sales outlook, but not profits
    SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS
    EMAIL ADDRESS

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Please enter your email address.

    Please verify captcha.

    Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe.

    Get our newsletters

    Staying current is easy with Rubber News delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge.

    Subscribe Today

    Subscribe to Rubber News to get the best coverage and leading insights in the industry.

    SUBSCRIBE
    Connect with Us
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    MISSION

    To serve companies in the global rubber product industry by delivering news, industry insights, opinions and technical information.

    Contact Us

    2291 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 1000
    Cuyahoga Falls,
    OH 44221

    Customer Service:
    877-320-1726

    Resources
    • About Us
    • Digital Edition
    • Staff
    • Advertise
    • Order Reprints
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    • Terms of Service
    • Careers
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    • Sitemap
    Partner Sites
    • Tire Business
    • European Rubber Journal
    • Plastics News
    • Plastics News China
    • Urethanes Technology
    • Automotive News
    • Crain Brands
    Copyright © 1996-2022. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • News
      • Automotive
      • Tire
      • Non-Tire
      • Suppliers
      • ITEC
      • Silicone
      • Online Exclusive
      • Latex
      • Technical Notebooks
      • Executive Action
      • Government/Legal
      • Opinion
      • Rubber Division IEC
      • Blogs
        • Products
        • Wacky World of Rubber
      • Sustainability
    • War in Ukraine
    • Custom
      • Sponsored Content
      • White Papers
    • Resources
      • Directory
      • Classifieds & Mold Mart
    • Data
    • Events
      • RN Events
        • 2022 Hose & Belt Manufacturers Conference
        • 2022 International Silicone Conference
        • 2022 International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC)
      • RN Livestreams/Webinars
      • Industry Events
      • Past Events
      • Rubber News M&A Live
    • Advertise
    • DIGITAL EDITION