# LyondellBasell considers Europe for MoReTec-2

LyondellBasell is considering building its second chemical recycling plant in Europe instead of Houston, as it sells its former Texas refinery.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2026-04-14
- Status: announced
- Products: chemical recycling
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [LyondellBasell](https://endata.com/companies/1444.md)

## Sources

- [polymeric.polimerica.it](https://polymeric.polimerica.it/tag.asp?tag=M%26A), 2026-04-14: "The second chemical recycling plant, originally planned for Houston, could be built in Europe as the group sells its former Texas refinery."

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