Novel coronavirus pneumonia is diagnosed in the United States at 21, 18 (Beijing time 22, 6), and the latest confirmed real-time data show that the number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in the world exceeds 300 thousand cases, reaching 303180 cases, as revealed by the latest real-time data released by Johns · Hopki University. There are 12950 deaths worldwide.
The novel coronavirus pneumonia has been affected by the global deterioration and has affected the construction of chemical projects and the production of factories. Shell oil suspended the construction of a large chemical plant in Pennsylvania, Goodyear suspended the production of 24 plants in Europe and America, and Michelin announced the closure of tire plants in three European countries. The impact of the epidemic on the factory is continuing;
Shell suspended construction of large chemical plant in Pennsylvania
Novel coronavirus was suspended in March 18th, and Shell suspended the construction of a large petrochemical plant worth billions of dollars, according to foreign media reports.
Shell Companies did not disclose novel coronavirus pneumonia on the scene. Shell said: & ldquo; we have decided to suspend construction activities at Shell's site in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, from March 18. ”
To prevent the spread of the disease, the company plans to take action in accordance with the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Shell said: & ldquo; we will consider upgrading in stages in order to continue safe and responsible construction activities. ”

Located in western Pennsylvania, the petrochemical complex plans to supply ethylene and polyethylene from nearby low-cost Marcellus and Utica shale ethane, including ethane cracking unit with an average ethylene capacity of about 1.5 million tons / year; three polyethylene units with a total capacity of 1.6 million tons.
Goodyear suspended production in 24 factories in Europe and America
In novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19), Goodyear tires announced that in March 18th, the tire and retread factory operations in Europe, North America and South America were suspended.
These factories will gradually stop production in the near future, at least until April 3. Affects the company's plants in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and the United States.
According to statistics, Goodyear has 11 tire factories in Europe, employing nearly 12000 people, all over France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Slovenia.
Goodyear operates 13 tire factories in North and South America, employing about 17000 workers.
Michelin closes tire factories in three European countries
Novel coronavirus pneumonia is affected by the outbreak of the new coronavirus pneumonia and the safety of employees is considered. Michelin announced that it would close down factories in France, Italy and Spain.

Michelin's French factory was closed on the afternoon of March 16. It is understood that although no employees of Michelin French factory are infected with the virus due to the epidemic, considering the safety of employees, they still choose to close the factory, with executives and staff working remotely.
Michelin's Spanish factory decided to announce the closure on March 17. The closure time is tentatively 8 days, and the decision will be made later according to the development of the epidemic.
The Italian factory of Michelin (Cuneo) decided to close on March 17, but the specific time of closing was not announced temporarily. In addition, Michelin's Ronchi plant has also announced that it will be closed, but the exact time has not been announced.
Bridgestone closes 15 factories
On March 19, Bridgestone announced the closure of production facilities in North America and Latin America in response to the outbreak and to ensure the health and safety of employees.

These facilities, starting on March 21, will gradually stop production.
The company plans to resume normal operations on or before April 12.
It is understood that Bridgestone has 15 tire factories in North America and Latin America.