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Lyondell Houston refinery conversion

USA
Announced

Overview

Status
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Announced
Region
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North America
Geography
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USA
State
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Texas
Equity Owner
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LyondellBasell
Proponent
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LyondellBasell
Output
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Blue hydrogen
Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
Green hydrogen
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Decommission Date
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Description

Multiple options are being evaluated for LyondellBasell’s Houston refining site, including recycled and renewable-based feedstocks and green and blue hydrogen. The growth projects under development would connect to existing assets in the Houston area and use existing infrastructure on the refining site including hydrotreaters, pipelines, tanks, utilities, buildings, and laboratories. In the future, LyondellBasell expects the 700-acre refining site will be part of a Houston regional hub for its Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business and support the growth of the LyondellBasell Circulen product portfolio.



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