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2021
LyondellBasell appoints Peter Vanacker as CEO
LyondellBasell announced Peter Vanacker’s appointment as its new CEO. He was to assume the role no later than June 2022; Ken Lane would serve as interim CEO after Bob Patel’s retirement.
2021
Wendy's partners to develop recyclable cups
Wendy's partnered with Berry Global and LyondellBasell to develop clear drinking cups that can be recycled more easily than the plastic-lined paper cups it currently uses. Wendy's planned to begin using the cups in stores in Canada and the United States in early 2022, with all its drinking cups planned to use recycled plastic by 2023.
2021
LyondellBasell acquires PolyPacific Polymers
LyondellBasell acquired 100 per cent of PolyPacific Polymers Sdn. Bhd., which operates a manufacturing facility in Port Klang, Malaysia. The facility produces reinforced and modified polyolefin compounds.
2021
LyondellBasell exits PolyPacific joint venture
In conjunction with its acquisition of PPM, LyondellBasell said it would exit the PolyPacific 50:50 joint venture, which would become wholly owned by Mirlex Pty Ltd.
2021
LyondellBasell acquires PolyPacific Polymers
LyondellBasell announced that it had acquired 100 percent of PolyPacific Polymers Sdn. Bhd., which operates a manufacturing facility in Port Klang, Malaysia.
2021
LyondellBasell exits the PolyPacific joint venture
In conjunction with its acquisition of PPM, LyondellBasell said it would exit the PolyPacific 50:50 joint venture, which would become wholly owned by Mirlex Pty Ltd.
2021
Ulsan polypropylene facility starts production
LyondellBasell announced the successful startup of Ulsan PP Co., Ltd.’s polypropylene production facility in Ulsan, South Korea, designed to produce 400,000 metric tons per year.
2021
LyondellBasell launches Circulen polymer products
LyondellBasell launched Circulen, a suite of products intended to enable brand owners to improve the sustainability of consumer products.
2020
Sasol announces sale of stakes in three US units
Sasol announced the sale of 50% stakes in three US units to LyondellBasell, with the units to form part of a 50/50 joint venture.
2020
LyondellBasell starts up MoReTec pilot recycling facility
LyondellBasell announced the start-up of its MoReTec molecular recycling pilot facility at its Ferrara, Italy site, which processes household plastic waste to test its recycling technology.
2020
LyondellBasell temporarily halts production at some APS plants
LyondellBasell said it had temporarily halted production at several relatively small Advanced Polymer Solutions plants serving automotive end markets.
2020
LyondellBasell begins production at U.S. Gulf Coast HDPE plant
LyondellBasell began production at its 500,000-ton U.S. Gulf Coast high-density polyethylene plant using its next-generation Hyperzone technology.
2020
LyondellBasell and Bora sign China joint-venture agreements
LyondellBasell signed definitive agreements with Bora for an integrated olefins and polyolefins joint venture in China using LyondellBasell's polyolefin technologies.
2019
LyondellBasell reports third-quarter 2019 earnings
LyondellBasell reported third-quarter 2019 net income of $1.0 billion, or $2.85 per diluted share, and EBITDA of $1.5 billion.
2019
Lyondell Basell announces CFO appointment
Lyondell Basell announced that Michael Mc Murray had been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective November 5, 2019. He will replace Thomas Aebischer, who elected to retire at the end of 2019.