Basell signs agreement to acquire Repsol YPF's position in Argentine PP joint venture Petroken
Basell has signed an agreement to assume ownership of the 50% portion of Argentina’s Petroken Petroquimica Ensenada that is currently held by its partner in the joint venture, Repsol YPF. In addition to being the world's largest producer of polypropylene, Basell is the largest producer of advanced polyolefin products, a leading supplier of polyethylene and catalysts, and a global leader in the development and licensing of polypropylene and polyethylene processes. Basell, together with its joint ventures, has manufacturing facilities around the world and sells products in more than 120 countries. Additional information about Basell is available at www.basell.com. |