Indorama confident of solving chemical leak problems in Map Ta Phut by given deadline

27-Jan-10

An acetic acid leak at Indorama Petrochem that occurred on December 24 and 25 at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Rayong province, has caused a foul smell in the area. The company is certain that it can resolve this issue by the deadline of February 15 set by the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand. Following the leak, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has ordered suspension of waste disposal to prevent any further impact on the local community. The company has been ordered to get rid of the bad smell caused by the leak by February 15 or its factory will be closed.