Fast Facts

  • Photo: Close-up of People Working One of the world's largest independent chemical manufacturers, a refiner of heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and a significant producer of fuel products
  • North America's third-largest independent publicly traded chemical company
  • Headquartered in Houston, Texas
  • Subsidiaries include Equistar Chemicals, Millennium Chemicals and Houston Refining
  • Leading capacity positions in all major products
  • A Fortune 200 company
  • Ranked #1 in Growth in Revenues (1 year) and #2 in Growth in Profits (1 year) on the 2006 Fortune 500
  • Ranked #3 in the world in Biggest Increase in Profits and Biggest Increase in Revenues in Fortune's 2006 Global 500
  • Ranked among the industry best in on-the-job safety
  • Continuous improvement in environmental performance, product quality and reliability measures
  • Recognized for excellence in corporate governance
  • Active volunteer programs and partnerships in plant communities

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