Major Saudi Chemical Plant Shuts Down as War Disrupts Supply

One of the world’s largest petrochemical facilities in Saudi Arabia halted production as the Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains and energy operations in the region.

Sadara Chemical Co. said the temporary shutdown had been completed at its plant in the kingdom’s Jubail petrochemical hub and that it couldn’t provide an estimate for when output would resume. The facility is a $20 billion venture between Saudi Aramco and Dow Chemical Co.