LyondellBasell has secured one-year agreement to power its Dalian, China, manufacturing facility with 100% renewable electricity in 2025. This milestone makes the Dalian site the first LYB Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS) plant in Asia to operate entirely on renewable energy.

By utilizing 100% renewable electricity, LYB expects to reduce carbon emissions by nearly 5,000 tons of CO2 in 2025—the equivalent of removing approximately 1,000 passenger cars from the road for a year. This initiative supports the Chinese automotive industry’s efforts to lower product carbon footprint (PCF) and integrate more sustainable manufacturing solutions.

"This achievement reflects our commitment to provide our customers more sustainable solutions,” said Rolf van Beeck, vice president of APS APAC & AfMEI at LYB. “As the demand for energy-efficient vehicles grows, we are not only supplying high-performance automotive materials but also partnering with our customers to drive a more sustainable future.”

This transition was made possible through China’s Green Electricity Transaction program, leveraging both Green Electricity Certificates (GEC) and Green Electricity Consumption Certificates (GECC). By securing renewable electricity at a cost lower than non-green sources, LYB is demonstrating how sustainable solutions can also be cost-effective. The Dalian facility’s power mix consists primarily of wind and solar photovoltaics, further reinforcing the company’s sustainability strategy.

Decisions regarding electricity sourcing beyond 2025 will be evaluated based on cost, availability, and overall business strategy, aligning with LYB’s commitment to balancing sustainability and operational efficiency.