LyondellBasell announced that Repsol has selected LyondellBasell’s polypropylene (PP) technology for the expansion of their existing facility. The 300 KTA Spherizone plant will be built in Repsol’s existing industrial complex in Sines, Portugal. The Spherizone multi-zone circulating reactor (MZCR) provides a unique and innovative platform to manufacture polypropylene products with novel architecture and enhanced product properties. With this plant, more than 25 Spherizone plants have been licensed worldwide. The plant will commence operation using LyondellBasell’s Avant ZN catalyst. New licensees take advantage of LyondellBasell’s in-house expertise of continuous production improvement, continuous product development and catalyst know-how, by optionally joining Technical Service program.