Borealis Settles Kallo PDH2 Dispute

Key highlights
  • Borealis Kallo N.V. settled a dispute with IREM S.p.A., Techimp S.p.A., and Solesi S.p.A.
  • The dispute followed Borealis' 2022 contract termination for PDH Kallo site work.
  • Settlement ends arbitration, allowing both parties to move forward.
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Borealis Kallo PDH2 Propylene Plant · Belgium
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2019-09
2026
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Settlement Reached

Borealis Kallo N.V. has reached a settlement with IREM S.p.A., Techimp S.p.A., and Solesi S.p.A., collectively known as the IREM Group. This settlement resolves the dispute that arose after Borealis terminated contracts in 2022 related to the PDH Kallo construction site.

Contract Termination

Borealis maintains that the contract terminations were conducted in accordance with contractual provisions and applicable law. The settlement agreement effectively concludes the arbitration proceedings between the parties.

Moving Forward

The resolution allows both Borealis and the IREM Group to move forward, closing a chapter of legal contention and enabling future progress on their respective projects.

Source: Borealis

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