MONHEIM AM RHEIN, Germany — As the result of a disruption in the operation of a raw material supplier at the site, the chemical company Oxea has to restrict the supply of certain products from its production plant in Oberhausen, Germany, until further notice.

On the night of Nov, 18, 2018, the synthesis gas production of the site partner Air Liquide at the Oxea site in Oberhausen was disrupted. The affected plant was shut down automatically; people and the environment were not harmed.

Air Liquide produces technical gases in Oberhausen, including synthesis gas, which are supplied as raw materials to Oxea for further processing at the site.

Oxea is currently unable to provide more detailed information on the duration of the situation. The company has already informed its customers and will keep them informed about further developments and the ability to deliver.

Oxea is a global manufacturer of oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives, such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines.