Houston Winter Storm Watch: Shutdowns Expected, Prices Likely to Rise Next Week
A winter storm watch and extreme cold watch have been issued for Southeast Texas as a strong Arctic blast is expected to hit the region this weekend. The storm is likely to impact major petrochemical plants in Houston, raising concerns about supply disruptions.
Rain is expected to turn into freezing rain and sleet, with ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 inches possible. Temperatures could fall into the teens and low 20s°F, with dangerous wind chills expected through Sunday and Monday.
Houston is a key hub for PE and PP production, and industry sources suggest plant slowdowns or temporary shutdowns may occur over the weekend. This could reduce US polymer exports and tighten global supply.
Market Impact
Supply disruptions are expected to push polymer prices higher next week, especially in Asia and India.
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