A new global

leader

Basell and Lyondell Chemical Company have
joined forces to create a new global
leader in polymers, chemicals and refining
– LyondellBasell Industries
Welcome
from the CEO
With the completion of the merger between two industry
luminaries, Basell and Lyondell, we have created a new global leader
– LyondellBasell Industries.
Each of our businesses – polymers, chemicals, fuels and technology
– is a leader in its industry. As we go forward, the values, dedication
and ingenuity that made our legacy companies strong and successful
will remain at the core of our culture. The skill and creativity of our
people will make it possible.
By continuing our commitment to our customers, dedication to
operational excellence and emphasis on innovation, we are building
a world-class company that effectively addresses market needs and
benefits communities worldwide.
Regards,
Volker Trautz
Chief Executive Officer
At a glance
LyondellBasell Industries is one of the world’s largest polymers,
petrochemicals and fuels companies. We are the global leader
in polyolefins technology, production and marketing; a pioneer in
propylene oxide and derivatives; a significant producer of advanced
fuel products; and the operator of one of North America’s largest
full-conversion refineries.
Headquartered in The Netherlands, LyondellBasell has combined annual revenues of more than $40 billion
and nearly 15,000 employees worldwide. Our vertically integrated facilities, broad product portfolio,
manufacturing flexibility, superior technology base and reputation for operational excellence allow
us to deliver exceptional value to our customers across the petrochemical chain – from refining through
to advanced product applications.
LyondellBasell is dedicated to ongoing research and development programs that meet the ever-changing
requirements of our diverse customers, including the creation of new catalysts, processes and products.
Our materials are used in virtually every market to manufacture countless goods and products that
enhance quality of life for people around the world.
At LyondellBasell, we clearly recognize the importance of being a responsible corporate citizen in our
communities. We are committed to operating our businesses with the highest principles of integrity, ethics
and corporate responsibility, as well as the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
Fast facts
Vertically integrated facilities enable conversion of crude Combined annual revenues of $42.8 billion*
hydrocarbons to materials for advanced applications
More than 60 manufacturing sites in 19 countries on five continents
Global reach and scope to compete effectively worldwide
Sales in more than 120 countries
Three divisions: Polymers, Chemicals and Fuels

A technology business that leads its industry in process *Pro forma revenues for the 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2007

technology and catalysts

Global capacity positions

Polyolefins and Polypropylene Compounding 1st
Propylene Oxide 1st
Polyolefin Licensing 1st
Polypropylene Catalysts 1st
Polypropylene 1st
Polyethylene 3rd Vertically integrated facilities enable conversion of crude
Oxygenated Fuels 2nd hydrocarbons to materials for advanced applications
Propylene Glycol & Propylene Glycol Ethers 2nd
Light Olefins (Ethylene & Propylene) 5th
Heavy crude (Houston refinery) 268,000 barrels per day
Our products
LyondellBasell products are the basic elements used to manufacture Product diversity and vertical integration allow LyondellBasell
countless goods and products that people use every day. From to capture value at every step of the petrochemical chain.
fresh food packaging, clean fuels and durable textiles to medical
Wellhead Natural Gas
applications, construction materials and automotive parts, the uses Crude
Liquids

for LyondellBasell materials are almost unlimited. Refining Refining

Olefins Fuels Olefin

Olefins
Aromatics Crackers

Olefin Polyethylene Polypropylene Styrene Catalloy Propylene Acetyls Ethylene Polybutene -1

Process Resins Oxide Oxide
Derivatives

2nd Level Advanced Glycols Glycols

Compounds Glycol Ethers Glycol Ethers
Derivatives Butanediol

LyondellBasell affiliates

Diverse end markets Segmentation estimate

based on revenues

Refining & Fuels

Building & Construction
Transportation
Textiles & Furnishings
Packaging
Consumer
Other

LyondellBasell products are the basic elements

used to manufacture countless goods and products
that people use every day
 Our leadership
North America South America Europe AFME Asia Pacific

Canada Mexico Argentina France Saudi Arabia Australia

Florida Michigan Brazil Germany China Volker Trautz Anton de Vries Bart de Jong
Georgia New Jersey Italy Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer President, Polymers Division Senior Vice President,
Human Resources
Illinois Ohio Netherlands Japan
Iowa Pennsylvania Poland Korea Morris Gelb Ed Dineen
Louisiana Tennessee Spain  Malaysia Executive Vice President, President, Chemicals Division Cees Los
Maryland Texas UK Thailand Office of the CEO Senior Vice President and
Norm Phillips General Counsel
Alan Bigman President, Fuels Division
Manufacturing Under China: Saudi Arabia:
Technology Centers construction • 1 POSM plant • 1 PE plant and cracker JV with
Executive Vice President and
Worldwide Headquarters (propylene oxide/styrene monomer) Tasnee Petrochemicals and Sahara Chief Financial Officer
JV with Sinopec Zhenhai Refining Petrochemical Company
& Chemical Co. • 1 PP plant JV with Sahara
Owned and operated by LyondellBasell, its subsidiaries and/or joint ventures Petrochemical Company
LyondellBasell Industries

Worldwide Headquarters
P.O. Box 2416
3000 CK Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 10 275 5500

One Houston Center, Suite 700

1221 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77010
P.O. Box 3646 (77253-3646)
Tel: +1 713 652 7200

12/F Caroline Centre

Lee Gardens Two
28 Yun Ping Road
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong, China
Tel: +852 2577 3855

www.lyondellbasell.com

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