LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is one of the world’s largest producers of chemicals and related products. It is headquartered in Houston, Texas and operates in six segments: Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas, Olefins and Polyolefins - Europe, Asia, International, Intermediates and Derivatives, Advanced Polymer Solutions, Refining, and Technology. The company is a leading producer of olefins, polyolefins, propylene oxide, engineered plastics, and polyolefin catalysts, and refines crude oil and other crude oils into gasoline and distillates. It also develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies to third-party producers worldwide. Furthermore, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a major global manufacturer of automotive parts and components, including plastics, elastomers, and synthetic rubbers. The company also provides research and development services, as well as engineering and support services to third-party customers.

Originally founded in 1959 as a joint venture between Royal Dutch Shell and Joseph K. Jacobs, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has grown to become a global leader in chemicals and related products. It has a presence in more than 100 countries and has approximately 60,000 employees. In addition to the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan and China, the company operates in numerous other countries, including India, the Netherlands, Canada, Brazil, and South Korea.

LyondellBasell Industries has received numerous awards for its commitment to corporate responsibility. In 2019, it received a sustainability award from the European Petrochemical Association for its advances in energy efficiencies and for its reduction of volatile organic compounds. In 2019, it was also recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its commitment to reducing water consumption and protecting the environment. The company has also expanded its footprint in the renewable energy space, with the plans to build a polyethylene plant in Saudi Arabia that will be powered by solar energy. Additionally, the company has invested heavily in future technologies and is currently testing a new process that uses gasification technology to produce polyethylene and polypropylene resins. As LyondellBasell continues to focus on sustainable innovation, it will likely remain a major player in today’s chemical industry.