HOUSTON and LONDON, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced it has entered into an 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, “Valero”). The transaction represents another step in the company’s ongoing portfolio transformation, sharpening its focus on businesses and assets that offer the strongest strategic fit and long-term value creation potential while strengthening its ability to allocate capital in line with its company strategy.
“This transaction reflects the disciplined approach we are taking to transform our portfolio and create long-term value,” said LYB CEO Peter Vanacker. “It provides an opportunity to realize value from a non-core asset while positioning the site, its infrastructure and employees with an owner whose core business is refining. We are pleased that the agreement provides continued employment for the site’s workforce and look forward to working with Valero on an orderly transition.”
Following the decision to cease refining operations, LYB evaluated a range of options for the site and determined that the sale offered the most compelling opportunity to advance the company’s strategic priorities.
The total purchase price for the transaction is $320.5 million. Valero is assuming responsibility for ongoing site operations, environmental liabilities, pension costs and related employee obligations. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
