Mexico’s Pemex shuts propylene production amid torrential rain: sources

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Houston — Pemex shut down its propylene production at two refineries earlier this week due to heavy showers and electrical storms and could be down for about 10 days, sources with the state-owned Mexican company said Wednesday. “Two days ago we were hit with strong rain and thunderstorms, which lead to a stoppage of propylene production at two refineries,” a source with knowledge of company operations said. “The restart has no specific startup date at the moment but we think maybe 10 days.” a second source with knowledge of business operations added. Both the Salina Cruz and Minatitlan refineries are being affected.