In connection with the planned acquisition of Lyondell Chemical Company, Basell is making available certain information with respect to the financing of this transaction. This information is available on Basell’s website at www.basell.com

Basell is the global leader in polyolefins technology, production and marketing. It is the largest producer of polypropylene and advanced polyolefin products; a leading supplier of polyethylene and catalysts, and the industry leader in licensing polypropylene and polyethylene processes, including providing technical services for its proprietary technologies. Basell, together with its joint ventures, has manufacturing facilities in 19 countries and sells products in more than 120 countries. Additional information about Basell is available at www.basell.com

For more information contact: Tom Boal, Basell Investor Relations, phone: +31 2044 68 676; email: tom.boal@basell.com.