Published: 22 December, 2007, 02:47
Edited: 22 December, 2007, 02:47
Chemical company Basell, owned by Russian businessman Leonid Blavatnik, and America's Lyondell Chemical, have completed their merger, forming Lyondell Basell Industries.
Leonid Blavatnik’s Basell paid approximately $US 20 billion for Lyondell's shares, including debt.
Lyondell Basell Industries will be the third largest independent chemical company in the world, with sales revenue in the area of $US 43 billion.
The company currently owns 60 manufacturing facilities on five continents.