LyondellBasell Announces Acquisition of 35% Interest in National Petrochemical Industrial Company

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announced its entry into an agreement to acquire a 35% interest in National Petrochemical Industrial Company from Alujain Corporation for approximately $500 million. This acquisition, enabled by LyondellBasell's Spheripol polypropylene technology, is expected to enhance the Company's core PP business by providing access to advantaged feedstocks and additional product marketing capacity in a strategic region. The transaction is pending regulatory and customary closing conditions.

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About LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a multinational chemical company, actively engaged in the production and sale of chemicals and polymers. Serving as one of the world's largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies, its primary function is to produce materials that find applications across a wide range of markets, including packaging, electronics, automotive, and construction. The company specializes in the manufacture of olefins and polyolefins, essential components for creating plastics and resins used in everyday items. Additionally, it offers fuel-related products and technologies for refining crude oil, impacting industries reliant on energy and fuel efficiency. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, and Rotterdam, Netherlands, LyondellBasell is recognized for its global footprint and extensive supply chain, underscoring its importance in the global manufacturing landscape. Through its innovative materials and sustainable solutions, the company plays a critical role in enhancing product performance and promoting environmentally-friendly alternatives in modern industrial applications.