Huntsman's Rotterdam MDI Plant Hit by Force Majeure, 470,000 Tons of Annual Capacity Severely Impaired!

Huntsman Corporation, a leader in the chemical industry in the United States, announced on August 6 that in view of the force majeure event on the supply of methyl diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) at its plant in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the company has decided to impose a force majeure declaration on the production of MDI and its derivative products at the plant. The next day, the company disclosed the details to OPIS (a unit of Dow Jones & Company) : "From the 5th of this month, Huntsman Rotterdam will officially apply force majeure measures to MDI and its related product lines." This information was officially confirmed by the company's official spokesperson.

According to Huntsman, the root cause of the force majeure event is that "some of the partner companies in the Rotterdam cluster have also declared force majeure, which has caused unforeseen operational challenges... Currently, MDI production facilities are operating at below normal capacity." As for the specific duration of the force majeure factor, it is not possible to give an exact estimate at present.

According to industry data provided by OPIS, Huntsman has two MDI production units at its facility near Rotterdam with a combined annual capacity of up to 470,000 tonnes. In response, Huntsman said: "We are doing our best to minimize the impact of this incident. Once the issue with our partner is properly resolved, we will quickly resume full operations and ensure that safety standards are strictly followed during the recovery process."

It is worth emphasizing that these two MDI production units occupy a pivotal position in Huntsman's global chemical production network and are an indispensable core part of the production of a wide range of polyurethane products.

Huntsman Corporation, a global chemical manufacturing giant headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, has grown from a small chemical company to one of the industry's leading giants since its founding in 1970. The company's business covers a number of key areas, demonstrating its broad business scope and deep industry heritage.

In the field of polymers, Huntsman is firmly in the global leader position, its product line includes polyurethane, polyolefin, polyester and other diversified products, these products are widely used in construction, automotive, electronics, furniture and other key industries, providing a solid material support for the development of these industries.

In addition, Huntsman is also strong in the field of specialty chemicals, the production of coatings, adhesives, sealants, additives and other products in the construction, automotive, aerospace, electronics and other fields play an important role in promoting the continuous progress of related industries.

In the field of textile chemicals, Huntsman also occupies a leading position, its production of dyes, pigments, finishing agents and other products play a key role in textile production, contributing to the development of the global textile industry.

In addition to the above areas, Huntsman is also actively involved in the field of personal care, the production of shampoos, conditioners, body washes, soaps and other products to meet the daily needs of consumers, won the market's wide recognition.

Huntsman has a global production network, with production sites all over the world to ensure a stable supply of its products. At the same time, the company has a strong research and development team, constantly developing new products and technologies to meet market needs. In pursuit of commercial success, Huntsman also attaches great importance to sustainable development and social responsibility, and actively participates in environmental protection and social welfare activities, demonstrating its social responsibility as an industry leader.