Basell Completes Lyondell Acquisition
The recently completed merger of Basell Polyolefins in The Netherlands and Houston-based Lyondell Chemical Co. has resulted in the formation of LyondellBasell Industries, the world鈥檚 third largest independent chemical company.
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