Lyondellbasell Industries N V Stock Price, News & Analysis

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a global chemical industry leader, has announced its plans to release second-quarter 2024 financial results on Friday, August 2, 2024. The company will host a webcast and teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss the results. David Kinney, head of investor relations, will host the event. Participants can access the webcast 10-15 minutes before the call at www.lyondellbasell.com/earnings. Toll-free and toll dial-in numbers are provided for teleconference access. Presentation slides will be available during and after the teleconference. A replay of the call will be accessible from 2 p.m. EDT August 2 until September 2, 2024.

LyondellBasell (LYB) has acquired a 35% stake in Saudi Arabia's National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET) from Alujain This joint venture, enabled by LYB's Spheripol polypropylene (PP) technology, aims to expand LYB's core PP business by accessing advantaged feedstocks and increasing product marketing volumes. LYB CEO Peter Vanacker emphasized the investment's role in strengthening their presence in Saudi Arabia and enhancing supply reliability for customers. NATPET boasts an annual PP production capacity of 400,000 tons. The venture will also explore constructing a new facility for propylene production, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and Carbon reduction strategy.

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) has announced a 7% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to $1.34 per share.

This marks the 14th consecutive year of annual dividend growth for the company. The dividend will be distributed to shareholders on June 10, 2024, with an ex-dividend date of June 3, 2024.

The increase underscores LyondellBasell's confidence in its new strategy and its ability to navigate market dynamics and enhance shareholder returns.

LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB) has partnered with CORADIN and Dermalogica to develop the GREENIS® Dispenser using its CirculenRecover polypropylene (PP) polymer. This dispenser, made from over 75% post-consumer resin (PCR), utilizes plastic waste through mechanical recycling, balancing performance, aesthetics, and recycled content. The GREENIS® Dispenser has won multiple awards, including the World Star Winner 2024 Award in Health & Personal Care, for its sustainability and functionality. This collaboration highlights LYB's commitment to enhancing circularity and reducing the use of fossil resources in packaging.

The initiative is aimed at improving environmental performance and user experience while demonstrating the positive impact of sustainable packaging solutions. LYB's support was critical in overcoming technical challenges associated with the product, earning praise from CORADIN and Dermalogica.

LyondellBasell announces the opening of a new distribution hub in Budapest, Hungary, aimed at enhancing customer experience by reducing lead times for polyolefins grades. This development follows the establishment of a similar hub in the UK in November 2023. Partnering with logistics expert Maersk, this strategic move will improve delivery speeds and optimize distribution networks. Erik Mezger, LyondellBasell's commercial manager for polymers, emphasizes the company's commitment to exceptional service. Maersk's Patrick Hore highlights the efficiency and resilience of decentralized warehousing solutions.

LyondellBasell announced the strategic review of its European assets in the Olefins & Polyolefins and Intermediates & Derivatives business units to focus on long-lasting competitive advantage and reinvest in areas generating superior returns. The company will continue investments in plastic waste conversion technology and circularity initiatives while prioritizing operations alignment with circularity and net zero goals.

LyondellBasell (LYB) is set to build an integrated plastic waste recycling hub in Knapsack, Germany, partnering with YNCORIS GmbH & Co. KG to address plastic waste challenges. The hub will include advanced sorting and recycling operations, covering an area equivalent to 20 soccer fields. The initial phase will focus on constructing an advanced sorting facility to process mixed plastic waste for mechanical and advanced recycling. The hub is expected to start operations in the first quarter of 2026, aiming to produce and market 2 million metric tons of recycled and renewable-based polymers annually by 2030.

Plastic pollution is a critical issue, and the industry is committed to solving the problem. Plastics play a positive role in society, supporting modern life, the energy transition, food preservation, and healthcare. Embracing a circular economy is important to ending new plastic pollution. The company advocates for a global agreement to reduce plastic leakage and supports United Nations' efforts. Collaboration across the value chain is essential to address this global challenge.