Industry News, Mergers and Acquisitions, Suppliers News

INEOS to Add LyondellBasell’s Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives Business

The fully integrated site has access to cost advantaged US energy, feedstocks and logistics.

Author Image

By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

INEOS announced an agreement with LyondellBasell to buy its Ethylene Oxide and Derivatives business including the Bayport Underwood site in Texas. The deal includes the 420 kt ethylene oxide plant, the 375 kt ethylene glycols plant and the 165kt glycol ethers plant together with all associated third-party business on the site, for $700 million. Ethylene oxide plays an essential role in the day-to-day life of millions of people. It is a key raw material used in large-scale chemical production ...

Continue reading this story and get 24/7 access to Ink World magazine for FREE


Already a subscriber? Sign in

Keep Up With Our Content. Subscribe To Ink World magazine Newsletters