NOVA Chemicals Corporation is a Canadian petrochemical manufacturer focused on the ethylene-to-polyethylene value chain. The company produces ethylene and a broad range of polyethylene resins used in films, flexible and rigid packaging, and industrial applications. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company of Abu Dhabi.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, NOVA Chemicals operates major manufacturing assets in Alberta (Joffre) and Ontario (Corunna/Sarnia-Lambton), including ethylene crackers integrated with polyethylene production. The company utilizes proprietary polyethylene technologies, including SCLAIR and Advanced SCLAIRtech processes, to supply LLDPE and HDPE grades. U.S. operations are based near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and include research and application development facilities.
NOVA Chemicals also produces co-products from ethylene manufacturing and supports customers with technical services and application development. The company is active in plastics circularity initiatives through NOVA Circular Solutions, including recycled polyethylene offerings (e.g., SYNDIGO) and collaborations aimed at advancing mechanical and advanced recycling.
