LyondellBasell’s Berre site is a petrochemical complex covering nearly 1,000 hectares located on the edge of Berre l’Etang, near Marseille in the south of France. The fully-integrated site includes a refinery, and a polyolefins complex consisting of a steam cracker, a butadiene extraction unit, and world-scale polypropylene and polyethylene plants. The site also includes chemical operations and logistical assets such as harbor facilities, pipelines, storage and distribution terminals. The site is also host to several other chemical companies and is one of the largest petrochemical complexes in southern Europe. The Berre site is one of two LyondellBasell sites in southern France, making the company a major economic presence in the region.
The refinery produces fuels and other refined petroleum products. The polyolefins complex produces polypropylene and polyethylene resins used for a wide variety of consumer and industrial applications.
Performance Summary
Our commitment to sustainable growth balances our responsibility to provide economic value for our stakeholders, while respecting the social concerns of the community in which we operate, and demonstrating care for the environment around us.
Providing Economic Value
- Approximately 1,250 employees and 500 contractors work at the site
- The site purchases over 200 million euros of goods and services annually
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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