# PKN Orlen to acquire LDPE production and marketing business from Basell Orlen Polyolefins

PKN Orlen has signed an agreement to acquire the LDPE production and marketing business from Basell Orlen Polyolefins, with a production capacity of 100,000 tonnes per year. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2022.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-07-07
- Where: Płock, Poland
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 100,000 tonnes per year LDPE
- Products: low density polyethylene (LDPE)
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [PKN ORLEN](https://endata.com/companies/23370.md) (acquirer)
- [Basell Orlen Polyolefins](https://endata.com/companies/23371.md) (target)

## Sources

- [orlen.pl](https://www.orlen.pl/en/about-the-company/media/press-releases/archive/2022/july-2022/PKN-ORLEN-develops-its-petrochemical-assets), 2022-07-07: "We are investing in petrochemicals as we realise their crucial role in ensuring the ORLEN Group's future, but also in strengthening Poland's economy."

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