April 30, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Integrated water‑system optimization reducing water use and improving asset reliability.
WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) — Solenis, a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, today announced that LyondellBasell (LYB) Utilities, Offsites and Infrastructure team at Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene, a Lake Charles facility LYB operates through its joint venture with Sasol, has been recognized with the 2025 Solenis Sustainability Award for its integrated, data‑driven approach to improving water efficiency, protecting critical assets, and enhancing operational reliability.
“Through close collaboration and the application of advanced chemistry, monitoring, and control strategies, LyondellBasell achieved measurable improvements in water stewardship and system performance,” said Ed Connors, Chief Business Officer, Americas, Solenis. “This project demonstrates how disciplined water management can deliver meaningful environmental benefits while supporting long‑term operational value.”
In collaboration with Solenis, LYB implemented a series of optimization initiatives across raw water treatment, cooling water, and wastewater systems, delivering the following sustainability benefits:
- Water conservation: Reduced raw water backwashing and increased reuse efforts saved more than 190 million gallons of water, lowering freshwater withdrawal and discharge
- Chemical optimization: Improved monitoring and process control reduced treatment chemical usage while maintaining stable system performance
- Asset protection: Cooling water corrosion rates were reduced by up to 87%, extending equipment life and avoiding premature replacement
- Operational efficiency: Enhanced system resilience during variable river conditions reduced process upsets, maintenance requirements, and downtime
- Data‑driven performance: Real‑time monitoring enabled proactive decision‑making and continuous improvement across water systems
Established in 2020, the Solenis Sustainability Awards recognize specific and verifiable customer projects that have, over a period of 12 months, delivered measurable results against at least one of five sustainability indicators: reduced water use, reduced energy consumption, decreased greenhouse gas emissions, optimized raw material utilization, or reduced waste.
About Solenis
Solenis is a leading global provider of water treatment, process and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, lubricants, degreasers, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of more than 23,000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
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