LyondellBasell Australia is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria and is the sole manufacturer of polypropylene (PP) in Australia. Polypropylene is a base material used in the manufacture of countless goods and products that enhance the quality of life for people around the world.
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 specialised applications such as automotive bumpers.
LyondellBasell Australia employees approximately 175 people, including chemical process operators, engineers, laboratory staff, instrument/electrical tradespeople , finance management and support, logistics and sales personnel and others.
Our local knowledge, combined with LyondellBasell’s industry-defining innovations, superior technical expertise and global reach, provide a strong foundation for our commitment to the Australian and New Zealand markets.
LyondellBasell At A Glance
LyondellBasell is the world’s third-largest independent chemical company. We have annual revenues of approximately $41 billion* and more than 14,000 employees worldwide. Our vertically integrated facilities, broad product portfolio, manufacturing flexibility, superior technology base and reputation for operational excellence enable us to deliver exceptional value to our customers across the petrochemical chain – from refining to advanced product applications.
*Based on 2010 revenues
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