LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)

Overview

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. stands out as a global giant in the chemical industry with operational footprints across the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan, China, the Netherlands, and many other international territories. Founded in 2009 and with its headquarters rooted in Houston, Texas, the company has carved a niche for itself in the production and marketing of a vast array of chemical products. Operating through six distinct segments: Olefins and Polyolefins—Americas; Olefins and Polyolefins—Europe, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; Refining; and Technology, LyondellBasell not only taps into a diverse market but also caters to a wide variety of industry needs ranging from food packaging to automotive components, showcasing its versatility and extensive reach within the global chemical market.

Products and Services

• Olefins and Co-products, Polyethylene, and Polypropylene: This category includes the production and marketing of essential chemicals used in various industrial and consumer products, indicating LyondellBasell’s foundational role in supplying basic chemical building blocks.
• Propylene Oxide and Derivatives: Specialized chemicals critical for the production of polyurethanes, including insulation materials, and various other applications, showcasing the company's contribution to sectors requiring precise chemical properties.
• Oxyfuels and Related Products: Involves the provision of fuels and special products derived from the processing of oil and gas, demonstrating LyondellBasell's role in the energy sector and its contributions towards meeting global energy demands.
• Intermediate Chemicals: This includes styrene monomer, acetyls, ethylene oxide, and ethylene glycol—key components in the production of plastics, resins, and synthetic fibers, reflecting the company's involvement in producing intermediates for a wide range of industries.
• Compounding and Solutions: Encompasses polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors, powders, and advanced polymers like catalloy and polybutene-1. This service indicates LyondellBasell’s capability to customize products to meet specific client needs in sectors such as automotive, electronics, and construction.
• Refining: The refining of heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and other crude oils into gasoline, distillates, and other refined products, highlighting the company’s crucial role in the energy supply chain and its impact on the global oil market.
• Technology Development and Licensing: Apart from manufacturing, LyondellBasell is also involved in the development and licensing of chemical and polyolefin process technologies and the manufacture and sale of polyolefin catalysts. This aspect underlines the company’s commitment to innovation and its influence in shaping future chemical industry standards.