LyondellBasell Australia, a company of LyondellBasell Industries, is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, and is the sole manufacturer of polypropylene (PP) in Australia. Polypropylene resins are manufactured at two sites, Geelong, Victoria; and Clyde, New South Wales; which obtain propylene and ethylene gas feedstock from local refineries and petrochemical plants.
A joint venture of LyondellBasell Australia, PolyPacific Pty Ltd, located in Dandenong, Victoria, produces, markets and sells polypropylene compounds used in specialized applications such as automotive bumpers.
LyondellBasell Australia employs approximately 175 people, including chemical process operators, engineers, laboratory staff, instrument/ electrical tradespeople, finance management and support, logistics and sales personnel and others.