Borealis and NOVA Chemicals have announced they have reached an agreement for Borealis to buy NOVA Chemicals’ 50 per cent ownership interest in Novealis.
Formed in 2018, Novealis is the joint venture between affiliates of Borealis and NOVA Chemicals, which subsequently formed a 50/50 joint venture with an affiliate of Total to launch Bayport Polymers in Texas.
Laurent Zylberman
Closing of the acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and other conditions, but is not subject to any financing condition.
The parties expect the transaction to close in the first half of 2020.