# LyondellBasell agrees to sell four European olefins and polyolefins sites to AEQUITA

LyondellBasell has entered into an agreement and exclusive negotiations with AEQUITA for the sale of select olefins and polyolefins assets in Berre (France), Münchsmünster (Germany), Carrington (UK), and Tarragona (Spain). The transaction is part of LyondellBasell's strategic assessment.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-06-05
- Where: Berre, Münchsmünster, Carrington, Tarragona, France
- Jobs: 1,700
- Status: announced
- Products: olefins, polyolefins
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md), [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [LyondellBasell](https://endata.com/companies/1444.md)
- [LyondellBasell](https://endata.com/companies/1444.md) (target)
- [AEQUITA](https://endata.com/companies/54778.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [lyondellbasell.com](https://www.lyondellbasell.com/en/who-we-are/updates-events/corporate--financial-news/lyondellbasell-enters-into-an-agreement-and-exclusive-negotiations-with-aequita-for-the-sale-of-four-european-strategic-assessment-assets/), 2025-06-05: "This contemplated transaction is a significant step in LYB's transformation to Grow and Upgrade our Core."
- [mainsights.io](https://www.mainsights.io/ma-news/munich-based-aequita-acquires-major-european-olefins-amp-polyolefins-platform-from-dutch-chemical-giant-lyondellbasell-publ), 2025-06-06: "The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals and customary conditions."

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