# LyondellBasell and Sinopec plan new PO/SM joint venture complex in Ningbo, China

LyondellBasell and Sinopec announced plans to form a 50/50 joint venture to build a propylene oxide and styrene monomer manufacturing complex at Zhenhai, Ningbo, China, with capacity of 300,000 t/y PO and 600,000 t/y SM. Construction begins in early 2020 with start-up expected in 2022.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2019-12-24
- Where: Zhenhai, Ningbo, China
- Starts operating: 2022
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 300,000 t/y PO and 600,000 t/y SM
- Products: propylene oxide, styrene monomer
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Sinopec](https://endata.com/companies/1143.md) (partner)
- [LyondellBasell](https://endata.com/companies/1444.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [everchem.com](https://everchem.com/category/asian-markets/page/56/), 2019-12-24: "Joint ventures in strategic regions are an important part of our growth strategy."

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