Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 15, 2012, TPC Group Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that TPC Group LLC, its wholly owned subsidiary, has commenced a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for any and all of TPC Group LLC's $350 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of 8.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 (the "Notes"). In connection with the Tender Offer, TPC Group LLC is also soliciting consents for certain amendments to the indenture governing the Notes (the "Consent Solicitation"). The Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation are being made in connection with, and are conditioned on (among other things) the consummation of, the proposed acquisition of the Company by entities affiliated with First Reserve Corporation and SK Capital Partners.

A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated November 15, 2012.

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