LyondellBasell Expands Core Polypropylene Business With 35% Stake In National Petrochemical Industrial Company From Alujain In Saudi Arabia

5/30/24 8:51:50 AM ET

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LyondellBasell (LYB) and Alujain Corporation (Alujain) today announced completion of the acquisition of a 35% interest in Saudi Arabia–based National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET) by LYB from Alujain.

The joint venture is enabled by LYB Spheripol polypropylene (PP) technology and positions LYB to profitably expand its core PP business by gaining access to advantaged feedstocks and additional product marketing volumes.

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LyondellBasell Expands Core Polypropylene Business With 35% Stake In National Petrochemical Industrial Company From Alujain In Saudi Arabia

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