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LyondellBasell to Sell Former Houston Refinery Site to Valero
October 29, 2026
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King & Spalding advised Lyondell Chemical Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), in connection with its agreement to sell its former Houston Refinery site and related assets to Valero Refining–Texas, L.P., a wholly owned subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO), for approximately $320.5 million. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. 

LyondellBasell, a global chemical industry leader headquartered in Houston, Texas, develops, manufactures and markets products serving a broad range of end markets, including transportation, infrastructure, food safety, clean water and healthcare. 

The King & Spalding Corporate team advising LyondellBasell includes Jonathan Newton, Stuart Zisman, Heath Trisdale, Andrew Ketner and Hannah Grayem. 

A press release announcing the transaction is available here.

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