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LYB to Establish Plastic Waste Recycling Hub in Germany
LyondellBasell's Wesseling Recycling Project Secures EU Grant
13 December 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The €40M EU grant will fund an advanced recycling plant in Germany, converting plastic waste into new materials, reducing CO2 emissions, and supporting the European Green Deal.
LyondellBasell to Build Advanced Recycling Plant in Germany
20 November 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The new plant will use MoReTec technology to recycle 50,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, converting it into feedstock for new plastics, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting a circular economy.
LyondellBasell to Close One of Two Polypropylene Units in Brindisi
5 September 2023
Polymers
Consultations with unions begin over potential redundancies. The closure aims to address strategic and financial challenges, focusing on higher value markets. Supply to customers will continue.
LyondellBasell Acquires 50% of Stiphout Industries
19 July 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The acquisition supports LyondellBasell's recycling strategy, leveraging synergies with existing assets and expanding the CirculenRecover portfolio to meet circular and low-carbon goals.
LyondellBasell Acquires Full Ownership of QCP
28 April 2023
QCP's recycled polymers, used in various products, will now be fully owned by LyondellBasell, advancing their circular and low carbon solutions strategy. Veolia remains a feedstock supplier.
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LyondellBasell and KIRKBI Invest in APK for Recycling Technology
8 February 2023
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The investment aims to enhance solvent-based recycling for LDPE, increasing recycling of multi-layer packaging and supporting a circular economy with high-quality recycled materials.
LyondellBasell Advances Recycling Plant in Germany
18 November 2022
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The plant will use MoReTec technology to convert plastic waste into feedstock for new plastics. Start-up is planned for 2025, with a capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year.
LyondellBasell Expands Catalyst Production in Frankfurt
4 October 2022
Specialties
Polymers
The new plant in Frankfurt boosts catalyst production, meeting global demand for high-performance PE resins used in water pipes and food storage. This investment supports infrastructure projects.
LyondellBasell and Covestro Convert Waste to Energy in Rotterdam
25 October 2021
Biobased & Circular
Industrial gasses
The Circular Steam Project in Rotterdam reduces energy use by 0.9 Petajoules annually, cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tons, and prevents 11 million kg of salt residue from entering surface water.
LyondellBasell Begins Polymer Production from Plastic Waste in Germany
6 May 2021
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
Steam cracker
Refinery
The new polymers, made from plastic waste, are marketed under the Circulen brand, certified by ISCC PLUS, and aim to reduce CO2 emissions and fossil-based raw material use.
LyondellBasell Launches Pilot Molecular Recycling Facility in Italy
8 September 2020
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The new facility uses MoReTec technology to recycle plastic waste into feedstock for new materials, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals. It processes 5-10 kg of waste per hour.
LyondellBasell Expands Knapsack Polypropylene Facility
20 September 2019
Polymers
The Knapsack site now has a total annual capacity of over 200 kt, supporting demand for lightweight polymers in automotive and electrical applications, adding 12 jobs with the new production line.
LyondellBasell and Neste Begin Commercial Production of Bio-Based Plastics
18 June 2019
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
Steam cracker
Refinery
The project used renewable hydrocarbons from waste oils to produce bio-based plastics for food packaging, achieving over 30% renewable content, verified by third-party testing.
BOP Expands PP Capacity in Plock, Poland
6 May 2019
Polymers
PP capacity increased by 20% to 480,000 tons annually. Total polyolefin capacity now 900,000 tons. Investment includes logistics improvements, meeting rising demand and enhancing supply reliability.
LyondellBasell and Covestro Launch Investment Project in Rotterdam
4 September 2018
Biobased & Circular
Industrial gasses
The Circular Steam Project in Rotterdam will convert water-based waste into energy, reducing CO₂ emissions by 140,000 tons annually and enhancing production efficiency and sustainability.
Basell to Build Spherilene Polyethylene Plant in Germany
30 June 2006
Polymers
The new plant at Wesseling will use Spherilene S technology, offering low costs and high efficiency. It will convert an existing Lupotech G plant and start operations in 2008.
Lyondell Begins BDO Production in Rotterdam
2 October 2002
The new plant, with a 280M lb annual capacity, is the largest BDO facility globally. It also produces MPDiol glycol and allyl alcohol, enhancing Lyondell's supply capabilities in Europe, Asia, and North America.