SCGRegulatory · 2026-03-10 00:00

SCG's subsidiary, Rayong Olefins Company Limited, temporarily shut down its olefins plant due to Middle East geopolitical tensions disrupting Naphtha and Propane supply.

SCG's subsidiary, Rayong Olefins Company Limited (ROC), has temporarily halted operations at its olefins plant and declared Force Majeure. This action was necessitated by supply chain disruptions for Naphtha and Propane feedstocks, stemming from ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The shutdown is expected to incur a cost of approximately 150 million Thai Baht per month for ROC, though SCG maintains a strong financial position and anticipates no significant impact on its overall business.

Fast Facts

·Company: SCG (Siam Cement Group)
·Affected subsidiary: Rayong Olefins Company Limited (ROC)
·Reason for shutdown: Geopolitical tensions in Middle East, supply chain disruption
·Feedstocks affected: Naphtha, Propane
·Action taken: ROC declared Force Majeure to partners and customers
·Estimated monthly cost impact: 150 million THB for ROC
·SCG's 2025 Adjusted EBITDA: 55,012 million THB (Chemicals segment ~4,000 million THB)
·Overall business impact: Not significant for SCG

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SCG's subsidiary, Rayong Olefins Company Limited, temporarily shut down its olefins plant due to Middle East geopolitical tensions disrupting Naphtha and Propane supply.