Sinopec Mitsui Phenol Plant Restart: Market Impact

Sinopec Mitsui Chemicals brings solvents unit on stream

Jun 23, 2026

Sinopec Mitsui Chemicals has restarted its phenol and acetone unit in Shanghai. A source in China informed a team member, “The company has recommenced operations at the unit around September 22, 2025, following a maintenance shutdown that began on September 3, 2025. However, no official confirmation has been issued.” Located in Shanghai, China, the unit has a phenol production capacity of 250,000 mt/year and acetone production capacity of 150,000 mt/year.