LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V., 10-K filed on 2/27/2025
Annual Report
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 238
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location Houston, Texas
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Cover - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Feb. 25, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Entity Addresses [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2024    
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Entity File Number 001-34726    
Entity Registrant Name LyondellBasell Industries N.V.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code P7    
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-0646235    
Entity Address, Address Line One 1221 McKinney St.,    
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 300    
Entity Address, City or Town Houston,    
Entity Address, State or Province TX    
Entity Address, Country US    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 77010    
City Area Code (713)    
Local Phone Number 309-7200    
Title of 12(b) Security Ordinary Shares, €0.04 Par Value    
Trading Symbol LYB    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
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Entity Public Float     $ 24.8
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   323,446,166  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of the 2025 Proxy Statement, in connection with the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (in Part III), as indicated herein.    
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Local Phone Number 220 2600    
The Netherlands      
Entity Addresses [Line Items]      
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Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sales and other operating revenues:      
Sales and other operating revenues: $ 40,302 $ 41,107 $ 50,451
Operating costs and expenses:      
Cost of sales 35,738 35,849 43,847
Impairments 949 518 69
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,663 1,557 1,310
Research and development expenses 135 130 124
Operating costs and expenses 38,485 38,054 45,350
Operating income 1,817 3,053 5,101
Interest expense (481) (477) (287)
Interest income 150 129 29
Gain on sale of business 284 0 0
Other income (expense), net 50 (58) (72)
Income from continuing operations before equity investments and income taxes 1,820 2,647 4,771
(Loss) income from equity investments (217) (20) 5
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 1,603 2,627 4,776
Provision for income taxes 240 501 882
Income from continuing operations 1,363 2,126 3,894
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 4 (5) (5)
Net (loss) income 1,367 2,121 3,889
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests (7) (7) (7)
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders $ 1,360 $ 2,114 $ 3,882
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders —Basic:      
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) $ 4.15 $ 6.50 $ 11.86
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) 0.01 (0.02) (0.02)
Basic (in dollars in per share) 4.16 6.48 11.84
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders - Diluted:      
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) 4.14 6.48 11.83
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) 0.01 (0.02) (0.02)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 4.15 $ 6.46 $ 11.81
Trade      
Sales and other operating revenues:      
Sales and other operating revenues: $ 39,668 $ 40,493 $ 49,439
Related parties      
Sales and other operating revenues:      
Sales and other operating revenues: $ 634 $ 614 $ 1,012
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 1,367 $ 2,121 $ 3,889
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax—      
Financial derivatives 115 (80) 208
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans (2) (97) 346
Foreign currency translations (169) 73 (123)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (56) (104) 431
Comprehensive income 1,311 2,017 4,320
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests (7) (7) (7)
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company shareholders $ 1,304 $ 2,010 $ 4,313
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,375 $ 3,390
Restricted cash 13 15
Inventories 4,658 4,765
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 928 1,475
Total current assets 12,266 13,152
Operating lease assets 1,467 1,529
Property, plant and equipment, net 15,066 15,547
Equity investments 4,121 3,907
Goodwill 1,561 1,647
Intangible assets, net 577 641
Other assets 688 577
Total assets 35,746 37,000
Current liabilities:    
Current maturities of long-term debt 498 782
Short-term debt 119 117
Accrued and other current liabilities 2,356 2,436
Total current liabilities 6,705 7,150
Long-term debt 10,532 10,333
Operating lease liabilities 1,419 1,409
Other liabilities 1,967 2,164
Deferred income taxes 2,535 2,886
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interests 114 114
Shareholders’ equity:    
Ordinary shares, €0.04 par value, 1,275 million shares authorized, 323,889,832 and 324,483,402 shares outstanding, respectively 19 19
Additional paid-in capital 6,150 6,145
Retained earnings 9,325 9,692
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,532) (1,476)
Treasury stock, at cost, 16,532,666 and 15,939,096 ordinary shares, respectively (1,500) (1,450)
Total Company share of shareholders’ equity 12,462 12,930
Non-controlling interests 12 14
Total equity 12,474 12,944
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and equity 35,746 37,000
Trade    
Current assets:    
Accounts receivable: 3,121 3,356
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable: 3,220 3,354
Related parties    
Current assets:    
Accounts receivable: 171 151
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable: $ 512 $ 461
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - € / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Ordinary shares par value (in euros per share) € 0.04 € 0.04
Ordinary shares, shares authorized (in shares) 1,275,000,000 1,275,000,000
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding (in shares) 323,889,832 324,483,402
Treasury stock, shares (in shares) 16,532,666 15,939,096
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 1,367 $ 2,121 $ 3,889
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 1,522 1,534 1,267
Impairments 949 518 69
Amortization of debt-related costs 11 9 14
Share-based compensation 91 91 70
Equity investments—      
Equity loss (income) 217 20 (5)
Distributions of earnings, net of tax 122 169 349
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) (437) 43 369
Gain on sale of business (284) 0 0
Changes in assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash:      
Accounts receivable 127 110 1,005
Inventories 25 18 (91)
Accounts payable (122) 141 (464)
Other, net 231 168 (353)
Net cash provided by operating activities 3,819 4,942 6,119
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (1,839) (1,531) (1,890)
Proceeds from sale of business 689 0 15
Acquisition of equity method investments (551) (102) (4)
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges 967 903 614
Payments for settlement of net investment hedges (921) (820) (501)
Other, net (198) (227) (211)
Net cash used in investing activities (1,853) (1,777) (1,977)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares (195) (211) (420)
Dividends paid - common stock (1,720) (1,610) (3,246)
Issuance of long-term debt 744 500 0
Payments of debt issuance costs (10) (5) 0
Repayments of long-term debt (776) (425) 0
Net repayments of commercial paper 0 (200) (4)
Net collateral received from interest rate derivatives 0 0 238
Proceeds from settlement of cash flow hedges 882 20 0
Payments for settlement of cash flow hedges (835) 0 0
Other, net 15 (19) 25
Net cash used in financing activities (1,895) (1,950) (3,407)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (88) 34 (56)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (17) 1,249 679
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 3,405 2,156 1,477
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 3,388 3,405 2,156
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:      
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest 503 487 297
Net income taxes paid $ 343 $ 465 $ 746
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Ordinary shares
Treasury stock, common
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Company Share of Shareholders’ Equity
Non- Controlling Interests
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021   $ 19 $ (965) $ 6,044 $ 8,563 $ (1,803) $ 11,858 $ 14
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net income (loss) $ 3,889       3,889   3,889 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) 431         431 431 0
Share-based compensation     25 75 (4)   96 0
Dividends - common stock         (1,542)   (1,542) 0
Special dividends - common stock         (1,704)   (1,704) 0
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests (7)       (7)   (7) 0
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares (406)   (406)       (406) 0
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022   19 (1,346) 6,119 9,195 (1,372) 12,615 14
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net income (loss) 2,121       2,121   2,121 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) (104)         (104) (104) 0
Share-based compensation     107 26 (7)   126 0
Dividends - common stock (1,610)       (1,610)   (1,610) 0
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests (7)       (7)   (7) 0
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares (211)   (211)       (211) 0
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 12,944 19 (1,450) 6,145 9,692 (1,476) 12,930 14
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net income (loss) 1,367       1,367   1,367 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) (56)         (56) (56) 0
Share-based compensation     148 5 (7)   146 0
Dividends - common stock (1,720)       (1,720)   (1,720) 0
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests (7)       (7)   (7) 0
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares (198)   (198)       (198) 0
Distributions to non-controlling interests               (2)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 12,474 $ 19 $ (1,500) $ 6,150 $ 9,325 $ (1,532) $ 12,462 $ 12
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Common stock, dividends per share (in dollars per share) $ 5.27 $ 4.94 $ 4.70
Common stock, special dividends per share (in dollars per share)     5.20
Redeemable non-controlling interests, dividends per share (in dollars per share) $ 60.00 $ 60.00 $ 60.00
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Description of Company and Operations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Description of Company and Operations Description of Company and Operations
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a limited liability company (Naamloze Vennootschap) incorporated under Dutch law by deed of incorporation dated October 15, 2009. Unless otherwise indicated, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” or similar words are used to refer to LyondellBasell Industries N.V. together with its consolidated subsidiaries (“LyondellBasell N.V.”).
LyondellBasell N.V. is a worldwide manufacturer of chemicals and polymers, a refiner of crude oil, a significant producer of gasoline blending components and a developer and licensor of technologies for the production of polymers.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation and Consolidation
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared from the books and records of LyondellBasell N.V. under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Subsidiaries are defined as being those companies over which we, either directly or indirectly, have control through a majority of the voting rights or the right to exercise control or to obtain the majority of the benefits and be exposed to the majority of the risks. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is obtained until the date that such control ceases. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Our cash equivalents consist of highly liquid debt instruments such as certificates of deposit, commercial paper and money market accounts with major international banks and financial institutions. Cash equivalents also include other instruments with maturities of three months or less when acquired and exclude restricted cash.
Short-Term Investments
Our investments in debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity on the basis of our intent and ability to hold the investments. Investments classified as available-for-sale are carried at fair value with changes reflected in other comprehensive income (loss). Credit-related impairments, measured using expected cash flows and limited to the amount by which the amortized cost basis of a security exceeds its fair value, are recognized through an allowance for expected credit losses, and adjusted subsequently if conditions change, with a corresponding impact in earnings. Where there is an intention or a requirement to sell an impaired available-for-sale debt security, the entire impairment is recognized in earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the amortized cost basis of the security.
Investments classified as held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost less allowance for credit losses recorded through Net income.
Trade Receivables
Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business and are carried at transaction price net of allowance for credit losses. Allowance for credit losses is measured using historical loss rates for the respective risk categories and incorporating forward-looking estimates. The corresponding expense for the loss allowance is reflected in Selling, general and administrative expenses.
Inventories
Cost of our raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods inventories is determined using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method and is carried at the lower of cost or market value. Cost of our materials and supplies inventory is determined using the average cost method and is carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value.
Inventory exchange transactions, which involve fungible commodities, are not accounted for as purchases and sales. Any resulting volumetric exchange balances are accounted for as inventory, with cost determined using the LIFO method.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at historical cost. Historical cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Costs may also include borrowing costs incurred on debt during construction of major projects exceeding one year, costs of major maintenance arising from turnarounds of major units and legally obligated decommissioning costs. Routine maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of assets to their residual values. The residual values and useful lives of assets are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, whenever events or circumstances indicate that a revision is warranted. Land is not depreciated.
We evaluate property, plant and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets, which, for us, is generally at the plant group level (or, at times, individual plants in certain circumstances where we have isolated production units with separately identifiable cash flows). If it is determined that an asset or asset group’s carrying value exceeded its estimated fair value, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value.
Equity Investments
We account for equity method investments (“equity investments”) using the equity method of accounting if we have the ability to exercise significant influence over, but do not control, an investee. Significant influence generally exists if we have an ownership interest representing between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated initially at cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and our proportionate share of profit or losses and distributions.
We record our share of the profits or losses of the equity investments, net of income taxes, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. When our share of losses in an equity investment equals or exceeds the carrying amount of our investment including advances made by us, we do not recognize further losses, unless we have guaranteed obligations or are otherwise committed to provide further financial support to the investee.
We discontinue applying equity method accounting when our investment is reduced to zero. We record equity losses in excess of the carrying amount of an investment only when we guarantee obligations or we are otherwise committed to provide further financial support to the affiliate. Equity method of accounting is resumed only after the investment realizes net income in excess of our share of net losses not recognized during the period equity method was suspended.

We assess our equity investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. If the decline in value is considered to be other-than-temporary, the investment is written down to its estimated fair value.
Investments in PO Joint Ventures and the Louisiana Joint Venture—We share ownership with Covestro PO LLC, a subsidiary of Covestro AG (collectively “Covestro”), in a U.S. propylene oxide (“PO”) joint venture located in Texas (the “U.S. PO Joint Venture”) and a PO/styrene monomer (“SM” or “styrene”) joint venture located in The Netherlands (the “European PO Joint Venture”, collectively the “PO Joint Ventures”). We operate the PO Joint Ventures manufacturing facilities and arrange the logistics of product delivery. Each partner funds their share of capital expenditures, reimburses manufacturing operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization expenses, and receives a share of production in-kind.
The U.S. PO Joint Venture owns a PO/SM and a PO/tertiary butyl alcohol (“TBA”) plant. Covestro’s interest in the U.S. PO Joint Venture represents ownership of an in-kind portion of the PO production of 680 thousand tons per year. We take, in-kind, the remaining PO production and all co-product production.
The European PO Joint Venture owns a PO/SM plant in which each partner is entitled to 50% of the annual in-kind cost-based PO and SM production.
We share ownership in the Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene JV LLC joint venture (the “Louisiana Joint Venture”) with Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC (“Sasol”). Under this arrangement, we have a 50% ownership interest in an ethane cracker, a low-density and linear-low density polyethylene plant, and associated infrastructure. Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, each partner provides pro-rata share of ethane feedstocks and off-takes pro-rata shares of cracker and polyethylene products in-kind. We operate the Louisiana Joint Venture assets and market the polyethylene off-take for all partners through our global sales team.
We account for the PO Joint Ventures and the Louisiana Joint Venture using the equity method. The joint ventures were formed solely for the benefit of the partners and do not manufacture for any other parties. We report the cost of our product off-take as Inventory and the equity loss as Cost of sales in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Related production cash flows are reported in the operating cash flow section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Our equity investment in the PO Joint Ventures and the Louisiana Joint Venture represents our share of the manufacturing plants and is decreased by recognition of our share of equity loss, which is equal to the depreciation of the assets of these joint ventures. Other changes in the investment balance are principally due to our additional capital contributions to these joint ventures to fund capital expenditures. Such contributions are reported in the investing cash flow section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Our product off-take of PO and its co-products from the PO Joint Ventures was 2.0 million, 2.2 million and 2.4 million tons in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our product off-take of ethylene and polyethylene produced from the Louisiana Joint Venture was 1.1 million, 1.2 million, and 1.0 million tons in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
Our redeemable non-controlling interests relate to shares of cumulative perpetual special stock (“redeemable non-controlling interest stock”) issued by our consolidated subsidiary, formerly known as A. Schulman, Inc. (“A. Schulman”). Holders of redeemable non-controlling interest stock are entitled to receive cumulative dividends at the rate of 6% per share and the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. Redeemable non-controlling interest stock may be redeemed at any time at the discretion of the holders and is reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets outside of permanent equity. Dividends on these shares are deducted from or added to the amount of Income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders if and when declared by the Company.
Goodwill
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually in the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit with goodwill is less than its carrying amount. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Qualitative factors assessed for each of the reporting units include, but are not limited to, changes in long-term commodity prices, discount rates, competitive environments, planned capacity, cost factors such as raw material prices, and financial performance of the reporting units. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a quantitative test is required. If the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge equal to the excess would be recognized up to a maximum amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, we performed a qualitative impairment assessment of our reporting units, which indicated that it was more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units was greater than their carrying value including goodwill. Accordingly, a quantitative goodwill impairment test was not required.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of emission allowances, various contracts, software costs, patents and trademarks, know-how, and in-process research and development costs. These assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives or over the term of the related agreement. We evaluate definite-lived intangible assets with the associated long-lived asset group for impairment whenever impairment indicators are present.
Research and Development
Research and development (“R&D”) costs are expensed when incurred. Subsidies for R&D are included in Other income (expense), net. Depreciation expense related to assets employed in R&D is included as a cost of R&D.
Income Taxes
The income tax for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) or directly in equity. In these cases, the applicable tax amount is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) or directly in equity, respectively.
Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts recognized for income tax purposes, as well as the net tax effects of net operating loss carryforwards. Valuation allowances are provided against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
We recognize uncertain income tax positions in our financial statements when we believe it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position or a portion thereof will be sustained upon examination. For a position that is more likely than not to be sustained, the benefit recognized is measured at the largest cumulative amount that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized.
Other Provisions
Environmental Remediation Costs—Environmental remediation liabilities include liabilities related to sites we currently own, sites we no longer own, as well as sites where we have operated that belong to other parties. Liabilities for anticipated expenditures related to investigation and remediation of contaminated sites are accrued when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Only certain post-remediation monitoring costs, the timing of which can be determined with reasonable certainty, are discounted to present value.
Asset Retirement Obligations—At some sites, we are legally obligated to decommission our plants upon site exit. Asset retirement obligations are recorded at the fair value using the present value of the estimated costs to retire the asset at the time the obligation is incurred. That cost, which is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset, is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful life of the related asset. Accretion expense in connection with the discounted liability is recognized over the estimated timeline to settle the obligation. Such depreciation and accretion expenses are included in Cost of sales.
Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement
Functional and Reporting Currency—Items included in the financial information of each of LyondellBasell N.V.’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”) and then translated to the U.S. dollar (“the reporting currency”) as follows:
Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;
Income and expenses for each income statement are translated at monthly average exchange rates; and
All resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate component within other comprehensive income (loss) (foreign currency translation adjustments).
Transactions and Balances—Foreign currency transactions are recorded in their respective functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are recognized in earnings.
Revenue Recognition
Substantially all our revenues are derived from contracts with customers. We account for contracts when both parties have approved the contract and are committed to perform, the rights of the parties and payment terms have been identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability is probable.
Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied. This generally occurs at the point in time when performance obligations are fulfilled and control transfers to the customer. In most instances, control transfers upon transfer of risk of loss and title to the customer, which usually occurs when we ship products to the customer from our manufacturing facility. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods. Customer incentives are generally based on volumes purchased and recognized over the period earned. Sales, value-added, and other taxes that we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from the transaction price as they represent amounts collected on behalf of third parties. We apply the practical expedient to recognize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that we otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. Shipping and handling costs are treated as a fulfillment cost and not as a separate performance obligation.
We have marketing arrangements to off-take and sell the production of some of our joint ventures in return for a percentage of the price realized on the sales to the end customer. In such arrangements, when we obtain control of the product, revenue and cost of sales are presented on a gross basis. Otherwise, we recognize revenue, net of amounts due to the joint venture, which represents commissions earned.
Payments are typically required within a short period following the transfer of control of the product to the customer. We occasionally require customers to prepay purchases to ensure collectability. Such prepayments do not represent financing arrangements, since payment occurs within a short time frame. We apply the practical expedient which permits us to disregard the effects of a significant financing component when, at contract inception, we expect the period between the payment and fulfillment of the performance obligation will be one year or less.
Contract balances typically arise when a difference in timing between the transfer of control to the customer and receipt of consideration occurs. Our contract liabilities, which are reflected in our Consolidated Financial Statements as Accrued and other current liabilities, and Other liabilities, consist primarily of customer payments for products or services received before the transfer of control to the customer occurs.
Share-Based Compensation
We grant restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance share units (“PSUs”), and other cash and stock awards to employees as a form of compensation. Prior to 2024, we also granted stock option awards (“Stock options”). Our share-based compensation awards are accounted for as equity-classified awards with compensation expense based on the grant date fair value and recognized over the vesting period in the income statement. We use a straight-line vesting method for cliff-vested awards and a graded vesting method for ratable-vested awards. We have elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur for stock-based compensation. When options are exercised and awards are paid out, shares are issued from our treasury shares. The holders of unvested RSUs are entitled to nonforfeitable dividend equivalents settled in the form of cash payments, which are recognized as dividends in Retained earnings. Outstanding PSUs accrue dividend equivalent units, which will be converted to shares upon payment at the end of the performance period and are classified as Accrued and other current liabilities and Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Dividend equivalents for PSUs are also recorded in Retained earnings. See Notes 15 and 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Leases
Leases with a term longer than 12 months are recorded on the balance sheet as a lease asset and lease liability. If at inception of a contract, a lease is identified, we recognize a lease asset and a corresponding lease liability based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term, discounted using our incremental borrowing rate, unless an implicit rate is readily determinable. Lease payments include fixed and variable lease components derived from usage or market-based indices, such as the consumer price index. Other variable lease payments may fluctuate for a variety of reasons including usage, output, insurance or taxes. These variable amounts are expensed as incurred and not included in the lease assets or lease liabilities. Options to extend or terminate a lease are reflected in the lease payments and lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise those options. Leases are classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The majority of our leases are operating leases for which we recognize lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We apply the practical expedient to account for lease and associated non-lease components as a single lease component for all asset classes with the exception of utilities and pipeline assets within major manufacturing equipment. For these assets, non-lease components are separated from lease components and accounted for as normal operating expenses. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Pursuant to our risk management policies, we selectively enter into derivative transactions to manage market risk volatility associated with changes in commodity pricing, currency exchange rates and interest rates. Certain derivatives used for this purpose are designated as net investment hedges, cash flow hedges or fair value hedges. Derivative instruments are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet. Gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of derivative instruments not designated as hedges are recorded in earnings.
Cash flows from derivatives designated as hedges are reported in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows under the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items unless the derivative contract contains a significant financing element. Cash flows for derivatives with a significant financing element are classified as Cash flows from financing activities. Cash flows related to economic hedges are classified consistent with the cash flows of the economic hedged items.
Net Investment Hedges—We enter into foreign currency derivatives and foreign currency denominated debt to reduce the volatility in shareholders’ equity resulting from changes in currency exchange rates of our foreign subsidiaries with respect to the U.S. dollar. Our foreign currency derivatives consist of cross-currency contracts and forward exchange contracts.
We use the critical terms approach through the application of the spot method to assess hedge effectiveness at least quarterly. For derivatives designated as net investment hedges, gains or losses attributable to changes in spot foreign exchange rates over the designation period are reflected in foreign currency translation adjustments within other comprehensive income (loss). Recognition in earnings is delayed until the net investment is sold or liquidated. At that time, the amount recognized is reported in the same line item as the gain or loss on the liquidation of the hedged foreign operations. For our cross-currency swaps, the associated interest receipts and payments are recorded in Interest expense. For our foreign currency forward contracts, we amortize initial forward point values on a straight-line basis to interest expense over the life of the hedging instrument. We monitor on a quarterly basis for any over-hedged positions requiring de-designation and re-designation of the hedge to remove such over-hedged condition.
Cash Flow Hedges—We enter into cash flow hedges to manage the variability in cash flows of a future transaction. Our cash flow hedges include cross currency swaps, forward starting interest rate swaps and commodity swaps. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the gains and losses are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and released to earnings in the same line item and in the same period during which the hedged item affects earnings.
We use the critical terms and the quantitative long-haul methods to assess hedge effectiveness and monitor, at least quarterly, any change in effectiveness.
We have cross-currency swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges to reduce our exposure to the foreign currency exchange risk associated with certain intercompany loans. Under the terms of these contracts, we make interest payments in euros and receive interest in U.S. dollars. Upon the maturities of these contracts, we will pay the principal amount of the loans in euros and receive U.S. dollars from our counterparties.
We enter into forward-starting interest rate contracts to mitigate the risk of adverse changes in benchmark interest rates on future anticipated debt issuances.
We also execute commodity futures, options and swaps to manage the volatility of the commodity price related to anticipated purchases of raw materials and product sales. We enter into over-the-counter commodity swaps and options with one or more counterparties whereby we pay a predetermined fixed price and receive a price based on the average monthly rate of a specified index for the specified nominated volumes.
Fair Value Hedges—We use interest rate swaps as part of our current interest rate risk management strategy to achieve a desired proportion of variable versus fixed rate debt. Under these arrangements, we exchange fixed-rate for floating-rate interest payments to effectively convert our fixed-rate debt to floating-rate debt. For derivatives that have been designated as fair value hedges, the gains and losses of the derivatives and hedged items are recorded in earnings.
We use the long-haul method to assess hedge effectiveness using a regression analysis approach at least quarterly. We perform the regression analysis over an observation period of three years, utilizing data that is relevant to the hedge duration.
Fair Value Measurements
We categorize assets and liabilities, measured at fair value, into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable. Level 3 inputs are model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.
Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver that is significant to the valuation. A measurement may therefore be classified within Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable.
Changes in Fair Value Levels—Management reviews the disclosures regarding fair value measurements at least quarterly. If an instrument classified as Level 1 subsequently ceases to be actively traded, it is transferred out of Level 1. In such cases, instruments are reclassified as Level 2, unless the measurement of its fair value requires the use of significant unobservable inputs, in which case it is reclassified as Level 3.
We use the following inputs and valuation techniques to estimate the fair value of our financial instruments disclosed in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cross-Currency Swaps—The fair value of our cross-currency swaps is calculated using the present value of future cash flows discounted using observable inputs such as known notional value amounts, yield curves, basis curves, as applicable, and with the foreign currency leg revalued using published spot and forward exchange rates on the valuation date.
Forward-Starting and Fixed-for-Floating Interest Rate Swaps—The fair value of our forward-starting and fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps is calculated using the present value of future cash flows using observable inputs such as benchmark interest rates and market yield curves.
Commodity Derivatives—The fair values of our commodity derivatives are measured using closing market prices of public exchanges and from third-party broker quotes and pricing providers.
The fair value of our commodity swaps classified as Level 2 is determined using a combination of observable and unobservable inputs. The observable inputs consist of future market values of various crude and heavy fuel oils, which are readily available through public data sources. The unobservable input, which is the estimated discount or premium used in the market pricing, is calculated using an internally-developed, multi-linear regression model based on the observable prices of the known components and their relationships to historical prices. A significant change in this unobservable input would not have a material impact on the fair value measurement of our Level 2 commodity swaps.
Forward Exchange Contracts—The fair value of our forward exchange contracts is based on forward market rates.
Equity Securities—The fair value of our investment in equity securities is based on the net asset value provided by the fund administrator.
Short-Term Debt—The fair value of short-term borrowings related to precious metal financing arrangements, accounted for as embedded derivatives, is determined based on the future price of the associated precious metal.
Long-Term Debt—The fair value of our senior and guaranteed notes is calculated using pricing data obtained from well-established and recognized vendors of market data for debt valuations.
Fair Value Measurements - Pension Assets
We use the following inputs and valuation techniques to estimate the fair value of our pension assets disclosed in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Common and Preferred Stock—Valued at the closing price reported on the market on which the individual securities are traded.
Fixed Income Securities—Certain securities that are not traded on an exchange are valued at the closing price reported by pricing services. Other securities are valued based on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings.
Commingled Funds—Valued based upon the net asset value of units of such commingled trust funds held at year end by the pension plans. Unit values are based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund derived from inputs principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data by correlation or other means.
Real Estate—Valued based upon the net asset value of units of the real estate fund or partnership held by the master trust at year end.
Hedge Funds—Valued based upon the unit values of such alternative investments held at year end by the pension plans. Unit values are based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund.
Private Equity—Valued based upon the unit values of such alternative investments held at year end by the pension plans. Unit values are based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund. Certain securities held in the fund are valued at the closing price reported on an exchange or other established quotation service for over-the-counter securities. Other assets held in the fund are valued based on the most recent financial statements prepared by the fund manager.
Convertible Securities—Valued at the quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets.
U.S. Government Securities—Certain securities, including Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities, are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded.
Cash and Cash Equivalents—Valued at the quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Non-U.S. Insurance Arrangements—Valued based upon the estimated cash surrender value of the underlying insurance contract, which is derived from an actuarial determination of the discounted benefits cash flows.
Employee Benefits
Pension Plans—We have funded and unfunded defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. For the defined benefit plans, a projected benefit obligation is calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. Pension costs primarily represent the increase in the actuarial present value of the obligation for pension benefits based on employee service during the year and the interest on this obligation in respect of employee service in previous years, net of expected return on plan assets.
Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to equity and are reflected in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the period in which they arise.
Other Post-Employment Obligations—Certain employees are entitled to post-retirement medical benefits upon retirement. The entitlement to these benefits is usually conditional on the employee remaining in service up to retirement age and the completion of a minimum service period. The expected costs of these benefits are accrued over the period of employment applying the same accounting methodology used for defined benefit plans.
Termination Benefits—Contractual termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated due to an event specified in the provisions of a social/labor plan or statutory law. A liability is recognized for one-time termination benefits when we are committed to (i) make payments and the number of affected employees and the benefits to be received are known to both parties, and (ii) terminating the employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal and can reasonably estimate such amount. Benefits falling due more than 12 months after the balance sheet date are discounted to present value.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Supply Chain Finance Arrangements
We facilitate a voluntary supply chain finance program that provides suppliers, at their sole discretion, the opportunity to sell their receivables due from us to a participating financial intermediary in order to be paid earlier than our contracted payment terms. We are not a party to any agreement between our suppliers and the financial intermediary. When a supplier utilizes the program and receives an early payment from the financial intermediary, the supplier takes a discount on the invoice. We pay the financial intermediary the full amount of the invoice on the contractually agreed upon due date. The majority of the suppliers using the program are on 90-day payment terms. There is no economic impact to the Company from a supplier’s decision to take an early payment. No guarantees are provided by us or any of our subsidiaries under the program.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, Accounts payable-Trade included $141 million and $65 million, respectively, payable to suppliers who have elected to participate in the supply chain financing program.
The following table summarizes the activity in our supply chain financing program included in Accounts Payable-Trade:
Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars2024
Confirmed obligations outstanding at the beginning of the year$65 
Invoices confirmed during the year767 
Confirmed invoices paid during the year(691)
Confirmed obligations outstanding at the end of the year$141 
Recently Adopted Guidance
Segment Disclosures—In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The guidance improves the disclosures about a public entity’s reportable segments and addresses requests from investors for additional, detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The adoption of this ASU at December 31, 2024 did not have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted as of December 31, 2024
Expense Disaggregation Disclosures—In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This guidance requires incremental disclosures about specific expense categories, including but not limited to, purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization and selling expenses. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted, and the amendments may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements as the guidance relates only to disclosure.
Income Tax Disclosures—In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The guidance requires companies to disclose certain specific categories in the rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet the quantitative threshold of 5% of the expected tax using the applicable statutory income tax rate. There is also a required disclosure to provide the net income taxes paid or received disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes with jurisdictions to be separately disclosed if the jurisdiction is 5% or more of the total net income taxes paid or received. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Earlier adoption is permitted. We intend to adopt the new guidance to our Income Tax Disclosures in 2025, when effective. There is no material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Revenues
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenues Revenues
Contract Balances—Contract liabilities were $117 million and $175 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Revenue recognized in each reporting period, included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period, was immaterial.
Disaggregation of Revenues—We participate globally across the petrochemical value chain and are an industry leader in many of our product lines. Our chemicals businesses consist primarily of large processing plants that convert large volumes of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon feedstocks into plastic resins and other chemicals. Our chemical products tend to be basic building blocks for other chemicals and plastics. Our plastic products are used in large volumes as well as smaller specialty applications. Our refining business consists of our Houston refinery, which processes crude oil into refined products such as gasoline and distillates.
Revenues disaggregated by key products are summarized below:
Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Sales and other operating revenues:
Olefins and co-products$3,889 $3,508 $4,782 
Polyethylene7,583 7,587 9,694 
Polypropylene6,287 5,642 7,458 
Propylene oxide and derivatives2,357 2,287 3,097 
Oxyfuels and related products5,074 5,640 5,482 
Intermediate chemicals2,693 2,864 4,012 
Compounding and solutions3,616 3,686 4,197 
Refined products8,080 9,179 10,975 
Other723 714 754 
Total$40,302 $41,107 $50,451 
The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by geography, based upon the location of the customer:
Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Sales and other operating revenues:
United States$19,467 $20,003 $24,789 
Germany2,410 2,547 3,555 
China2,375 2,164 2,533 
Mexico1,757 1,642 2,042 
Italy1,418 1,365 1,737 
Japan1,338 1,749 1,954 
France1,069 1,091 1,366 
Poland923 905 1,271 
The Netherlands724 805 1,178 
Other8,821 8,836 10,026 
Total$40,302 $41,107 $50,451 
Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations—Our contracts with customers are commodity supply arrangements that settle based on market prices at future delivery dates; therefore, transaction prices are entirely variable. Transaction prices are known at the time revenue is recognized since they are generally determined by the commodity price index at a specific date, at month-end or at the month average once products are shipped to our customers. Future estimates of transaction prices for disclosure purposes are substantially constrained as they are highly susceptible to factors outside our control, including volatility in commodity markets, industry production capacities and operating rates, planned and unplanned industry operating interruptions, foreign exchange rates and worldwide geopolitical trends. We have elected the practical expedient to not disclose unsatisfied performance obligations with an original contract duration of one year or less.
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Related Party Transactions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions
We have related party transactions with our joint ventures. These related party transactions include the sales and purchases of goods and services in the normal course of business as well as certain financing arrangements.
These transactions are summarized as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
The Company billed related parties for:
Sales of products$634 $614 $1,012 
Shared service agreements10 
Total$644 $618 $1,014 
Related parties billed the Company for:
Sales of products$3,899 $3,673 $4,837 
Shared service agreements40 79 94 
Total$3,939 $3,752 $4,931 
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Accounts Receivable
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable
Our receivables primarily consist of customer accounts. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition and, in certain circumstances, require letters of credit or corporate guarantees from them. Accounts receivable are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, net of allowance for credit losses of $4 million and $6 million as December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We recorded allowances for credit losses for receivables, which are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income, however, such amounts were immaterial for each of the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
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Inventories
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following components at December 31:
Millions of dollars20242023
Finished goods$3,014 $3,134 
Work-in-process145 182 
Raw materials and supplies1,499 1,449 
Total inventories$4,658 $4,765 
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, approximately 75% and 78%, respectively, of our inventories were valued using the last in, first out (“LIFO”) method and the remaining inventories, consisting primarily of materials and supplies, were valued at the moving average cost method. The excess of the estimated net realizable value of our inventories over LIFO cost was approximately $1,310 million and $1,478 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment—The components of property, plant and equipment, at cost, and the related accumulated depreciation are as follows at December 31:
Millions of dollarsEstimated Useful Life (years)20242023
Land$280 $327 
Major manufacturing equipment2514,303 14,875 
Buildings302,508 2,513 
Light equipment and instrumentation5-203,471 3,793 
Office furniture1521 21 
Major turnarounds4-71,803 1,888 
Information system equipment3-570 67 
Construction in progress1,718 1,422 
Total property, plant and equipment24,174 24,906 
Less accumulated depreciation(9,108)(9,359)
Property, plant and equipment, net$15,066 $15,547 
Capitalized Interest—We capitalize interest costs incurred on funds used to construct property, plant and equipment. In 2024, 2023 and 2022, we capitalized interest of $19 million, $7 million and $114 million, respectively.
Intangible Assets—The components of identifiable intangible assets, at cost, and the related accumulated amortization are as follows at December 31:
 20242023
Millions of dollarsCostAccumulated
Amortization
NetCostAccumulated
Amortization
Net
Emission allowances$744 $(525)$219 $760 $(514)$246 
Customer relationships309 (125)184 317 (108)209 
Software costs188 (86)102 161 (63)98 
Other728 (656)72 736 (648)88 
Total intangible assets$1,969 $(1,392)$577 $1,974 $(1,333)$641 
Amortization of these identifiable intangible assets for the next five years is expected to be $92 million in 2025, $73 million in 2026, $57 million in 2027, $42 million in 2028 and $42 million in 2029.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense—Depreciation and amortization expense is summarized as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Property, plant and equipment$1,323 $1,303 $1,033 
PO Joint Ventures and Louisiana Joint Venture118 148 155 
Emission allowances
Customer relationships21 20 19 
Software costs23 17 14 
Other29 38 38 
Total depreciation and amortization$1,522 $1,534 $1,267 
Impairment—In 2024, we announced a strategic review of some of our European assets with the goal of strengthening our future profitability. The review is ongoing, and we remain committed to safe and efficient operations as well as delivering on our customer commitments. During the fourth quarter of 2024, as a part of our quarterly asset impairment analysis, we assessed the assets included in the scope of our strategic review for impairment. Our assessment resulted in the recognition of a $837 million non-cash property, plant and equipment impairment charge in our O&P-EAI segment. The impairment charge reflects challenging market conditions in the region. Additionally, unfavorable market conditions resulted in the loss of customers in our APS specialty powders business unit, resulting in a non-cash impairment charge of $55 million related to property, plant and equipment.

Fair values for these impairments were determined utilizing a discounted cash flow method under the income approach and assumptions including management’s view on long-term growth rates in our industry, discount rates and other assumptions based on a market participant perspective. In the fourth quarter of 2024 we launched a marketing effort to gauge market interest in the European assets included in our strategic review. Fair value indicators obtained through our marketing efforts were also considered. These are inherently subjective fair value measurements and are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy and reflected as Impairments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Asset Retirement Obligations—In certain cases, we are contractually obligated to decommission our plants upon exiting a site. In such cases, we have accrued the net present value of the estimated costs. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 asset retirement obligations associated with our planned exit from the refinery business were $262 million and $259 million, respectively. The remaining asset retirement obligations are primarily related to our facilities in Europe.

The changes in our asset retirement obligations are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Beginning balance$311 $305 
Liabilities settled(6)(5)
Changes in estimates— 
Accretion expense10 
Effects of exchange rate changes(2)
Ending balance$315 $311 
Although we may have asset retirement obligations associated with some of our other facilities, the present value of those obligations is not material in the context of an indefinite expected life of the facilities. We continually review the optimal future alternatives for our facilities. Any decision to retire one or more facilities may result in an increase in the present value of such obligations.
Discontinued Operations—We began reporting the Berre refinery as a discontinued operation in the second quarter of 2012. The estimated cost and associated cash flows pertaining to the final closure and dismantlement of our Berre refinery from the Prefect of Bouches du Rhone are not deemed to be material.
We anticipate the exit of our Houston refinery operations will be substantially completed in the first quarter of 2025. As a result, we will report these operations as discontinued operations in the first quarter of 2025. See Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Goodwill—The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of the Company’s reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Millions of dollarsO&P -
Americas
O&P -
EAI
I&DAPSTechnologyTotal
December 31, 2022$162 $86 $201 $1,370 $$1,827 
Reallocation of goodwill315 269 — (584)— — 
Acquisitions— — — 31 — 31 
Assets held for sale— — (14)— — (14)
Impairment charge— — — (252)— (252)
Foreign currency translation adjustments— 25 28 — 55 
December 31, 2023477 380 215 567 1,647 
Foreign currency translation adjustments(5)(25)(6)(50)— (86)
December 31, 2024$472 $355 $209 $517 $$1,561 
Goodwill as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is presented net of accumulated impairment charges of $252 million related to a 2023 impairment charge recognized in our Advanced Polymer Solutions segment.
As of December 31, 2022, goodwill included in our Advanced Polymer Solutions reporting unit was $1,370 million, the majority of which related to the 2018 acquisition of A. Schulman. As of December 31, 2022, a large portion of the Advanced Polymer Solutions reporting unit’s fair value was derived from our Catalloy and polybutene-1 businesses, which had disproportionately low carrying values in comparison to the remaining assets of the reporting unit, which had relatively higher carrying values due to the 2018 purchase price allocation associated with the acquisition of A. Schulman. Effective January 1, 2023, our Catalloy and polybutene-1 businesses were moved from our Advanced Polymer Solutions segment and reintegrated into our Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas and Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International segments. Accordingly, on January 1, 2023, we allocated goodwill of $584 million from our Advanced Polymer Solutions segment to our Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas and Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International segments. The amounts allocated were $315 million and $269 million for Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas and Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International segments, respectively. The allocation was based on the fair values of the businesses that were reintegrated relative to the fair value of the Advanced Polymer Solutions segment.
As a result of the reallocation of goodwill and the change in both fair value and carrying value among reporting units, we recognized a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $252 million in the first quarter of 2023 in our Advanced Polymer Solutions segment. Fair values were determined utilizing a discounted cash flow method under the income approach and assumptions including management’s view on long-term growth rates in our industry, discount rates and other assumptions based on a market participant perspective, which are inherently subjective. The fair value of the reporting unit is Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The charge is reflected as Impairments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Equity Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Equity Investments Equity Investments
Our principal equity investments are as follows at December 31:
Percent of Ownership20242023
Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas
Louisiana Joint Venture50.00 %50.00 %
Indelpro S.A. de C.V. 49.00 %49.00 %
Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International
Basell Orlen Polyolefins Sp. Z.o.o. 50.00 %50.00 %
PolyMirae Co. Ltd. 50.00 %50.00 %
Bora LyondellBasell Petrochemical Co. Ltd.50.00 %50.00 %
National Petrochemical Industrial Company35.00 %— %
HMC Polymers Company Ltd. 28.56 %28.56 %
Al-Waha Petrochemicals Ltd. 25.00 %25.00 %
Saudi Ethylene & Polyethylene Company Ltd. 25.00 %25.00 %
Saudi Polyolefins Company25.00 %25.00 %
Intermediates and Derivatives
U.S. PO Joint Venture60.62 %60.62 %
European PO JV50.00 %50.00 %
Ningbo ZRCC Lyondell Chemical Co. Ltd. 26.65 %26.65 %
The following table summarizes changes in our equity investments:
Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Beginning balance$3,907 $4,295 
Capital contributions113 54 
Loss from equity investments(217)(20)
Acquisition of equity investments551 102 
Distribution of earnings, net of tax(122)(169)
Depreciation of PO Joint Ventures and Louisiana Joint Venture(118)(148)
Impairments(13)(192)
Currency exchange effects(26)
Other46 (24)
Ending balance$4,121 $3,907 
Capital contributions in 2024 and 2023 include $84 million and $32 million, respectively, related to our PO Joint Ventures.
Acquisition of Joint Venture—In May 2024, we acquired a 35% interest in Saudi Arabia-based National Petrochemical Industrial Company (“NATPET”) from Alujain Corporation for approximately $500 million. The joint venture currently has the capacity to produce 400 thousand tons of polypropylene per year. We will market the majority of the off-take through our global sales team. The joint venture is included in our O&P-EAI segment and accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
Impairments—During the fourth quarter of 2023, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $192 million related to our European PO joint venture due to a trend of negative financial performance and the unfavorable long-term economic outlook for the joint venture. The fair value of our investment was determined using an income approach and the significant inputs used in our fair value determination, including projected cash flows and the discount rate, are considered Level 3. This charge is reflected as Impairments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Summarized balance sheet information of our investments accounted for under the equity method (presented on a 100% basis) at December 31 are as follows:
Millions of dollars20242023
Current assets$3,230 $3,622 
Noncurrent assets8,517 10,810 
Total assets11,747 14,432 
Current liabilities1,637 2,903 
Noncurrent liabilities1,064 2,300 
Net assets$9,046 $9,229 
Summarized income statement information of our investments accounted for under the equity method (presented on a 100% basis) are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Revenues$13,113 $12,540 $15,435 
Cost of sales(12,669)(12,044)(14,900)
Gross profit444 496 535 
Net operating expenses(614)(514)(519)
Operating (loss) income(170)(18)16 
Interest income26 23 
Interest expense(148)(131)(24)
Foreign currency translation(17)(1)(1)
Other expense, net(3)(23)(26)
Loss before income taxes(312)(150)(28)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes(252)22 (1)
Net loss$(564)$(128)$(29)
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Prepaid Expenses, Other Current Assets and Other Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Prepaid Expenses, Other Current Assets and Other Assets Prepaid Expenses, Other Current Assets and Other Assets
The components of Prepaid expenses and other current assets were as follows at December 31:
Millions of dollars20242023
Assets held for sale$— $444 
Income tax receivable79 268 
VAT receivables179 214 
Financial derivatives210 184 
Renewable identification numbers127 113 
Advances to suppliers83 90 
Prepaid insurance36 36 
Other214 126 
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$928 $1,475 
The components of Other assets were as follows at December 31:
Millions of dollars20242023
Deferred tax assets$259 $196 
Company-owned life insurance46 48 
Financial derivatives75 45 
Pension assets56 39 
Other252 249 
Total other assets$688 $577 
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Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following components at December 31:
Millions of dollars20242023
Payroll and benefits$517 $497 
Operating lease liabilities355 360 
Renewable identification numbers132 220 
Financial derivatives71 242 
Taxes other than income taxes199 183 
Contract liabilities110 175 
Income taxes311 143 
Product sales rebates132 140 
Interest127 123 
Liabilities held for sale— 120 
Asset Retirement Obligations113 
Other289 232 
Total accrued and other current liabilities$2,356 $2,436 
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Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
Long-term loans, notes and other debt, net of unamortized discount, debt issuance cost and cumulative fair value hedging adjustments, consisted of the following at December 31:
Millions of dollars20242023
Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75%
$— $775 
Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($15 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)
975 975 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1%
300 300 
Issued by LYB International Finance B.V.:
Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($18 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)
726 726 
Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($9 million of discount; $8 million of debt issuance cost)
983 982 
Issued by LYB International Finance II B.V.:
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, €500 million, 0.875% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)
515 542 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($2 million of discount; $1 million of debt issuance cost)
584 585 
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, €500 million, 1.625% ($3 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)
514 542 
Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $500 million, 1.25% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)
487 481 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 3.375% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)
123 124 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 2.25% ($2 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)
473 474 
Guaranteed Notes due 2033, $500 million, 5.625% ($5 million of debt issuance cost)
495 495 
Guaranteed Notes due 2034, $750 million, 5.5% ($5 million of discount, $7 million of debt issuance cost)
738 — 
Guaranteed Notes due 2040, $750 million, 3.375% ($1 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost)
742 742 
Guaranteed Notes due 2049, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($14 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)
976 976 
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($6 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)
982 975 
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, $1,000 million, 3.625% ($2 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)
918 916 
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, $500 million, 3.8% ($4 million of discount; $5 million of debt issuance cost)
482 483 
Other17 22 
Total11,030 11,115 
Less current maturities(498 )(782 )
Long-term debt$10,532 $10,333 
Fair value hedging adjustments associated with the fair value hedge accounting of our fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps for the applicable periods are as follows:
Millions of dollarsGains (Losses)Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt
Year Ended December 31,December 31,
2024202320242023
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, 1.25%
$(5)$(5)$$
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, 0.875%
(4)(5)
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5%
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 3.375%
(4)18 17 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 2.25%
(4)21 20 
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, 1.625%
(2)(8)
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, 4.2%
(7)(4)
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, 3.625%
(2)(18)70 72 
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, 3.8%
(2)
Total$(13)$(48)$134 $147 
Fair value adjustments are recognized in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Aggregate maturities of debt during the next five years are $617 million in 2025, which includes $492 million that remains outstanding under our 1.25% Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $522 million in 2026, $893 million in 2027, $1 million in 2028, $1 million in 2029 and $9,420 million thereafter. We may repay maturing debt using cash and cash equivalents, cash from operating activities, proceeds from the issuance of debt or other sources of cash.
Long-Term Debt
Senior Revolving Credit Facility—In July 2024, we amended our credit agreement to increase our senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Senior Revolving Credit Facility”) from $3,250 million to $3,750 million and extend the maturity to July 2029. Our Senior Revolving Credit Facility may be used for dollar and euro denominated borrowings. The facility has a $200 million sub-limit for dollar and euro denominated letters of credit, a $1,000 million uncommitted accordion feature, and supports our commercial paper program. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at either a base rate, SOFR or EURIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin. Additional fees are incurred for the average daily unused commitments. At December 31, 2024, we had no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding and $3,750 million of unused availability under this facility.
The facility contains customary covenants and warranties, including specified restrictions on indebtedness and liens. Additionally, we are required to maintain a maximum leverage ratio (calculated as the ratio of total net funded debt to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization, both as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) financial covenant 3.50 to 1.00. In the event an acquisition meeting certain thresholds is consummated we can elect to increase the maximum leverage ratio for each of the first six fiscal quarters ending after such acquisition as indicated in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
Covenants and Provisions—Our $300 million 8.1% guaranteed notes due 2027, which are guaranteed by LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of LyondellBasell Industries N.V., contain certain restrictions with respect to the level of maximum debt that can be incurred and security that can be granted by certain operating companies that are direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. These notes contain customary provisions for default, including, among others, the non-payment of principal and interest, certain failures to perform or observe obligations under the Agreement on the notes, the occurrence of certain defaults under other indebtedness, failure to pay certain indebtedness and the insolvency or bankruptcy of certain LyondellBasell Industries N.V. subsidiaries.
The indentures governing all other notes contain limited covenants, including those restricting our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to incur indebtedness secured by significant property or by capital stock of subsidiaries that own significant property, enter into certain sale and lease-back transactions with respect to any significant property or enter into consolidations, mergers or sales of all or substantially all of our assets.
We may redeem some of our notes at any time in whole, or from time to time in part, prior to their scheduled maturity dates, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed and (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest (discounted at the applicable treasury yield or comparable government bond rate plus their respective basis points) on the notes to be redeemed. Some of our notes may also be redeemed prior to their respective maturity dates, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest. Certain notes are also redeemable upon certain tax events.
As of December 31, 2024, we are in compliance with our debt covenants.
Guaranteed Notes due 2034—In February 2024, LYB International Finance III, LLC (“LYB Finance III”), a wholly owned finance subsidiary of LyondellBasell Industries N.V., issued $750 million of 5.5% guaranteed notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”) at a discounted price of 99.2%. Net proceeds after deducting original issuance discounts, underwriting fees and offering expenses totaled $737 million. We used the net proceeds to repay our 5.75% senior notes due 2024.
Senior Notes due 2024—In March 2024, we repaid the $775 million remaining outstanding principal of our 5.75% senior notes due 2024.
Guaranteed Notes due 2033—In May 2023, LYB International Finance III, LLC (“LYB Finance III”), a wholly owned finance subsidiary of LyondellBasell Industries N.V., issued $500 million of 5.625% guaranteed notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”) at a discounted price of 99.895%. Net proceeds from the sale of the notes totaled $495 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses.
The 2033 Notes are the first green financing instruments we have issued related to our green financing framework. Net proceeds from the sale of the 2033 Notes are being used to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, new or existing eligible green projects in the areas of circular economy, renewable energy, pollution prevention and control, and energy efficiency as discussed further below.
Guaranteed Notes due 2023—In July 2023, we repaid the $425 million remaining of outstanding principal on our 4.0% guaranteed notes due 2023.
Green Financing Framework—As of December 31, 2024, we have fully allocated the proceeds towards qualifying projects. This includes approximately $300 million and $155 million related to new eligible green projects in 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Short-Term Debt
U.S. Receivables Facility—Our U.S. Receivables Facility has a purchase limit of $900 million in addition to a $300 million uncommitted accordion feature. In May 2024, we extended the term of the facility to June 2025. This facility provides liquidity through the sale or contribution of trade receivables by certain of our U.S. subsidiaries to a wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary on an ongoing basis and without recourse. The bankruptcy-remote subsidiary may then, at its option and subject to a borrowing base of eligible receivables, sell undivided interests in the pool of trade receivables to
financial institutions participating in the facility (“Purchasers”). The sale of the undivided interest in the pool of trade receivables is accounted for as a secured borrowing in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We are responsible for servicing the receivables. We pay variable interest rates on our secured borrowings. Additional fees are incurred for the average daily unused commitments. In the event of liquidation, the bankruptcy-remote subsidiary’s assets will be used to satisfy the claims of the Purchasers prior to any assets or value in the bankruptcy-remote subsidiary becoming available to us. This facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit up to $200 million. Performance obligations under the facility are guaranteed by LyondellBasell Industries N.V. The term of the facility may be extended in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The facility is also subject to customary warranties and covenants, including limits and reserves and the maintenance of specified financial ratios. Under the terms of the U.S. Receivable Facility, we are required to maintain a maximum leverage ratio consistent with the terms of the Senior Revolving Credit Facility as discussed above. At December 31, 2024, there were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding and $900 million unused availability under the facility.
Commercial Paper Program—We have a commercial paper program under which we may issue up to $2,500 million of privately placed, unsecured, short-term promissory notes (“commercial paper”). This program is backed by our $3,750 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility. Proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper may be used for general corporate purposes, including dividends and share repurchases. At December 31, 2024, we had no outstanding borrowings of commercial paper.
Precious Metal Financings—We enter into lease agreements for precious metals which are used in our production processes. Precious metal borrowings are classified as Short-term debt or Long-term debt, other, based on the maturities of the lease agreements. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had $119 million and $117 million, respectively, of Short-term debt related to our precious metal financings.
Weighted Average Interest Rate—At December 31, 2024 and 2023, our weighted average interest rate on outstanding Short-term debt was 1.1% and 1.9%, respectively.
Additional Information
Debt Discount and Issuance Costs—Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs resulted in amortization expense of $11 million, $9 million and $14 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which is included in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Other Information—LYB International Finance B.V., LYB International Finance II B.V., and LYB International Finance III, LLC (“LYB Finance subsidiaries”) are wholly owned finance subsidiaries of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Any debt securities issued by LYB Finance subsidiaries will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by LyondellBasell Industries N.V., and no other subsidiaries of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. guarantees these securities. Our unsecured notes rank equally in right of payment to each respective finance subsidiary’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness and to all of LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness. There are no significant restrictions that would impede LyondellBasell Industries N.V., as guarantor, from obtaining funds by dividend or loan from its subsidiaries.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
Operating Leases—The majority of our leases are operating leases. We lease storage tanks, terminal facilities, land, office facilities, railcars, pipelines, barges, plant equipment and other equipment. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, our Operating lease assets were $1,467 million and $1,529 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, Operating lease liabilities totaled $1,774 million and $1,769 million of which $355 million and $360 million, respectively, are current and recorded in Accrued and other current liabilities. These values were derived using a weighted average discount rate of 4.1% and 3.8% as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Substantially all of our operating leases have remaining lease terms of 19 years or less and have a weighted-average remaining lease term of 9 years. Certain lease agreements include options to renew the lease, at our discretion, for approximately 1 year to 20 years and do not materially impact our operating lease assets or operating lease liabilities.
Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024, are as follows:
Millions of dollars
2025$410 
2026337 
2027286 
2028199 
2029117 
Thereafter818 
Total lease payments2,167 
Less: Imputed interest(393)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,774 

Operating lease costs were $519 million, $570 million and $536 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
In connection with the planned exit from the refinery business, we recognized accelerated lease amortization costs of $38 million, $110 million and $91 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which is included in operating lease cost. See Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of Operating lease liabilities totaled $454 million, $447 million and $423 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities totaled $383 million, $312 million and $248 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, we have entered into operating leases, with an undiscounted value of $193 million, that have not yet commenced. These leases which will commence in 2025 and 2026, have lease terms ranging from 2 to 20 years.
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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
We are exposed to market risks, such as changes in commodity pricing, interest rates and currency exchange rates. To manage the volatility related to these exposures, we selectively enter into derivative contracts pursuant to our risk management policies.
Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The following table summarizes financial instruments outstanding for the periods presented that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Fair Value
Millions of dollarsDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023Balance Sheet Classification
Assets—
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$14 $Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Commodities— Other assets
Foreign currency146 44 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Foreign currency66 45 Other assets
Interest rates16 38 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities18 98 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Commodities— Other assets
Foreign currency16 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total$285 $229 
Liabilities—
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$14 $109 Accrued and other current liabilities
Commodities33 Other liabilities
Foreign currency40 Accrued and other current liabilities
Foreign currency— 32 Other liabilities
Interest rates36 31 Accrued and other current liabilities
Interest rates146 172 Other liabilities
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities11 52 Accrued and other current liabilities
Foreign currency10 Accrued and other current liabilities
Total$222 $479 
The financial instruments in the table above are classified as Level 2. We present the gross assets and liabilities of our derivative instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our Short-term precious metal financings and Long-term debt:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
 Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Millions of dollars
Precious metal financings$119 $122 $117 $114 
Long-term debt10,521 9,048 10,316 9,225 
Total$10,640 $9,170 $10,433 $9,339 
The financial instruments in the table above are classified as Level 2. Our other financial instruments classified within Current assets and Current liabilities have a short maturity and their carrying value generally approximates fair value.
Derivative Instruments:
Commodity Prices—We are exposed to commodity price volatility related to purchases of various feedstocks and sales of our products. We use over-the-counter commodity swaps, options and exchange traded futures contracts to manage these risks, including through cash flow hedging relationships.
The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding commodity derivative instruments:
Notional Amount
Millions of unitsDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023Unit of MeasureMaturity Date
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Natural gas62 72 MMBtu
2025 to 2027
Ethane14 18 Bbl2025 to 2026
Power— MWhs
2025 to 2027
Refined products— Bbl2025
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Crude oil— 12 Bbl2025
Refined products16 Bbl2025 to 2026
Precious metals— Troy Ounces2025
Renewable Identification Numbers— 59 RINsN/A
Interest Rates—We are exposed to interest rate risk with respect to our fixed-rate and variable-rate debt. Fluctuations in interest rates impact the fair value of fixed-rate debt and expose us to the risk that we may need to refinance debt at higher rates. Fluctuations in interest rates also impact interest expense from our variable-rate debt. We use forward-starting interest rate swaps that are designated as cash flow hedges to mitigate the risk that benchmark rates will increase in connection with future financing activities. We also use interest rate swaps that are designated as fair value hedges to mitigate the changes in the fair value of our fixed-rate debt by effectively converting it to variable-rate debt. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding interest rate derivative instruments:
Notional Amount
Millions of dollarsDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023Maturity Date
Cash flow hedges$— $200 N/A
Fair value hedges2,158 2,171 2025to2031
Foreign Currency Rates—We have significant worldwide operations. The functional currencies of our operating subsidiaries are primarily the U.S. dollar and the euro. We enter into transactions denominated in currencies other than our designated functional currencies that create foreign currency exposure. We enter into foreign currency contracts to economically hedge foreign currency risk related to recognized foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities. Changes in the fair value of such forward and swap contracts are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income and offset, in part, currency remeasurement results. In the past, we have entered euro-denominated debt that was designated as a net investment hedge. Other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income reflected foreign currency gains of $15 million and losses of $34 million and $14 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We enter into foreign currency contracts that are designated as net investment hedges to manage the impacts of foreign currency translation of our net investments in foreign operations. We also enter into foreign currency contracts that are designated as cash flow hedges to manage the variability in cash flows associated with intercompany debt balances.
The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding foreign currency derivative instruments:
Notional Amount
Millions of dollarsDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023Maturity Date
Net investment hedges$3,256 $3,289 2025to2030
Cash flow hedges300 1,150 2027
Not designated772 555 2025
Impact on Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income (loss)—The following tables summarize the pre-tax effect of derivative and non-derivative instruments recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCI”), the gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to earnings and additional gains (losses) recognized directly in earnings:
 Effect of Derivative Instruments
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
Balance SheetIncome Statement
Millions of dollarsGain (Loss)
Recognized
in AOCI
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI to Income
Additional
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Income
Income Statement
Classification
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$(2)$$— Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities11 129 — Cost of sales
Foreign currency206 (35)59 Interest expense
Interest rates11 (64)Interest expense
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities— — (21)Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities— — 53 Cost of sales
Foreign currency— — 43 Other income (expense), net
Total$226 $102 $70 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
Balance SheetIncome Statement
Millions of dollarsGain (Loss)
Recognized
in AOCI
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI to Income
Additional
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Income
Income Statement
Classification
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$(2)$— $— Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities(157)33 — Cost of sales
Foreign currency(142)31 70 Interest expense
Interest rates17 (20)Interest expense
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities— — 188 Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities— — (130)Cost of sales
Foreign currency— — (29)Other income (expense), net
Total$(284)$69 $79 
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
Balance SheetIncome Statement
Millions of dollarsGain (Loss)
Recognized
in AOCI
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI to Income
Additional
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Income
Income Statement
Classification
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$21 $(59)$— Cost of sales
Foreign currency308 (75)69 Interest expense
Interest rates296 (227)Interest expense
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities— — 72 Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities— — (22)Cost of sales
Foreign currency— — (60)Other income (expense), net
Total$625 $(128)$(168)
Amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness for foreign currency contracts designated as net investment hedges recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) or Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were immaterial.
As of December 31, 2024, on a pre-tax basis, $4 million is scheduled to be reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss as an increase to interest expense over the next twelve months.
Other Financial Instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents—At December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had marketable securities classified as Cash and cash equivalents of $2,610 million and $2,432 million, respectively.
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits
We have defined benefit pension plans which cover employees in the U.S. and various other countries. We also sponsor post-retirement benefit plans other than pensions that provide medical benefits to certain of our U.S., Canadian and French employees. In addition, we provide other post-employment benefits such as early retirement and deferred compensation severance benefits to employees of certain non-U.S. countries. We use a measurement date of December 31 for all of our benefit plans.
Pension Benefits—The following tables provide a reconciliation of projected benefit obligations, plan assets and the funded status of our U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans:
 Year Ended December 31,
 20242023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of period$1,155 $1,363 $1,140 $1,276 
Service cost52 21 51 22 
Interest cost62 52 57 51 
Actuarial loss (gain)60 88 (13)19 
Benefits paid(97)(59)(80)(53)
Participant contributions— — 
Settlement— (3)— (1)
Foreign exchange effects— (75)— 47 
Benefit obligation, end of period1,232 1,389 1,155 1,363 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period960 705 1,021 733 
Actual return on plan assets130 112 10 (53)
Company contributions43 51 51 
Benefits paid(97)(59)(80)(53)
Participant contributions— — 
Settlement— (3)— (1)
Foreign exchange effects— (38)— 26 
Fair value of plan assets, end of period1,036 770 960 705 
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period$(196)$(619)$(195)$(658)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of the following:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Prepaid benefit cost, long-term$— $56 $— $39 
Accrued benefit liability, current— (30)— (30)
Accrued benefit liability, long-term(196)(645)(195)(667)
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period$(196)$(619)$(195)$(658)
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss include the following:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Actuarial and investment loss$276 $94 $303 $140 
Prior service cost — 23 — 27 
Balance, end of period$276 $117 $303 $167 
The following additional information is presented for our U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plans$1,204 $1,268 $1,129 $1,252 
Pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets are summarized as follows:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Projected benefit obligations$1,232 $793 $1,155 $839 
Fair value of assets1,036 118 960 142 
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets are summarized as follows:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Accumulated benefit obligations$1,201 $593 $1,129 $718 
Fair value of assets1,033 960 109 
Components of net periodic pension costs for our U.S. and non-U.S. plans are as follows:
 U.S. Plans
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Service cost$52 $51 $48 
Interest cost62 57 48 
Expected return on plan assets(65)(69)(97)
Settlement loss— — 103 
Actuarial loss amortization20 18 20 
Net periodic benefit cost$69 $57 $122 
 Non-U.S. Plans
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Service cost$21 $22 $35 
Interest cost52 51 26 
Expected return on plan assets(28)(28)(18)
Prior service cost amortization
Actuarial loss (gain) amortization(1)
Net periodic benefit cost$53 $47 $53 
In May 2022, a LyondellBasell sponsored pension plan purchased a group annuity contract from an insurance company to transfer $361 million of our outstanding pension benefit obligations related to certain U.S. retirees and beneficiaries. The purchase of the group annuity contract was funded with pension plan assets. The insurance company is now required to pay and administer the retirement benefits owed to approximately 9,000 U.S. retirees and beneficiaries with no change to their monthly retirement benefit payment amounts. In connection with this transaction, in the second quarter of 2022, we recognized a non-cash pension settlement loss of $80 million, reflected in Other income (expense), net, primarily related to the accelerated recognition of actuarial losses included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss.
The actual and target asset allocations for our plans are as follows:
 20242023
ActualTargetActualTarget
Canada
Fixed income100 %100 %100 %100 %
United Kingdom—Lyondell Chemical Plans
Equity securities25 %25 %39 %38 %
Fixed income75 %75 %61 %62 %
United Kingdom—Basell Plans
Equity securities25 %25 %26 %25 %
Fixed income75 %75 %74 %75 %
United Kingdom—A. Schulman Plans
Equity securities and growth assets26 %25 %27 %25 %
Fixed income and matching assets74 %75 %73 %75 %
United States
Equity securities39 %40 %40 %40 %
Fixed income48 %45 %41 %45 %
Alternatives13 %15 %19 %15 %
We estimate contributions to our defined benefit plans in 2025 will be $47 million and $55 million for the U.S. and non-U.S. plans, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, future expected benefit payments by our pension plans which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are as follows:
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.
2025$165 $63 
202697 65 
202798 65 
2028100 66 
2029100 69 
2030 through 2034506 364 
The following tables set forth the principal assumptions on discount rates, projected rates of compensation increase and expected rates of return on plan assets, where applicable. These assumptions vary for the different plans, as they are determined in consideration of local conditions.
The weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities for our pension plans were as follows at December 31:
 20242023
 U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Discount rate5.35 %3.66 %5.80 %4.00 %
Rate of compensation increase4.66 %3.36 %4.68 %3.58 %
Cash balance interest credit rate4.36 %— %4.54 %— %
The weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs for our pension plans were as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
 U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Discount rate5.80 %4.00 %5.50 %3.99 %2.80 %1.45 %
Expected return on plan assets7.25 %4.14 %7.25 %3.57 %7.25 %1.85 %
Rate of compensation increase4.68 %3.58 %4.65 %2.66 %4.74 %2.64 %
The discount rate assumptions reflect the rates at which the benefit obligations could be effectively settled, based on the yields of high-quality long-term bonds where the term closely matches the term of the benefit obligations. We measure service and interest costs by applying the specific spot rates along that same yield curve to the projected cash flows of the plans. This approach provides a more precise measurement of service and interest costs. The weighted average expected long-term rate of return on assets in our U.S. plans of 7.25% is based on the average level of earnings that our independent pension investment adviser had advised could be expected to be earned over a fifteen to twenty year time period consistent with the target asset allocation of the plans, historical capital market performance, historical plan performance (since the 1997 inception of the U.S. Master Trust) and a forecast of expected future asset returns. The weighted average expected long-term rate of return on assets in our non-U.S. plans of 4.14% is based on expectations and asset allocations that vary by region. We review these long-term assumptions on a periodic basis.
Actual rates of return may differ from the expected rate due to the volatility normally experienced in capital markets. Assets are externally managed by professional investment firms over the long term to achieve optimal returns with an acceptable level of risk and volatility in order to meet the benefit obligations of the plans as they come due.
Our pension plans have not directly invested in securities of LyondellBasell N.V., and there have been no significant transactions between any of the pension plans and the Company or related parties thereof.
The pension investments that are measured at fair value are summarized below:
 December 31, 2024
Millions of dollarsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
U.S.
Common and preferred stock$64 $64 $— $— 
Commingled funds measured at net asset value459 
Fixed income securities97 — 97 — 
Real estate measured at net asset value63 
Hedge funds measured at net asset value20 
Private equity measured at net asset value46 
U.S. government securities253 253 — — 
Cash and cash equivalents26 26 — — 
Total U.S. Pension Assets$1,028 $343 $97 $— 
 December 31, 2024
Millions of dollarsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Non-U.S.
Insurance arrangements$531 $— $— $531 
Commingled funds measured at net asset value237 
Cash and cash equivalents— — 
Total Non-U.S. Pension Assets$769 $$— $531 
 December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
U.S.
Common and preferred stock$155 $155 $— $— 
Commingled funds measured at net asset value342 
Fixed income securities53 — 53 — 
Real estate measured at net asset value80 
Hedge funds measured at net asset value42 
Private equity measured at net asset value65 
U.S. government securities206 206 — — 
Cash and cash equivalents40 40 — — 
Total U.S. Pension Assets$983 $401 $53 $— 
 December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Non-U.S.
Insurance arrangements$474 $— $— $474 
Commingled funds measured at net asset value228 
Cash and cash equivalents— — 
Total Non-U.S. Pension Assets$703 $$— $474 
Certain non-U.S. plans have investments in a pooled asset portfolio which are treated as a nonparticipating insurance contract. The associated plan assets underlying the insurance arrangement are measured at the cash surrender value, which is derived primarily from an actuarial determination of the discounted benefits cash flows. As such, these assets are considered as using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). These defined benefits pension plan assets at December 31, 2023 were valued at $474 million and has increased to $531 million at December 31, 2024. The change is due primarily to the increase of assets in relation with the decrease of the discount rate from 2023 to 2024.
The fair value measurements of the investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:
Millions of dollarsFair
Value
Unfunded
Commitments
Remaining
Life
Redemption Frequency
(if currently eligible)
Trade to
Settlement
Terms
Redemption
Notice Period
U.S.
Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity$187 $— N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 to 4 days
Commingled fund investing in International Equity155 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 days
Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income117 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 to 7 days
Real Estate63 10 10 yearsquarterly
15 to 25 days
45 to 90 days
Hedge Funds20 — N/Aquarterly
10 to 30 days
20 to 90 days
Private Equity46 13 10 yearsNot eligibleN/AN/A
Total U.S.$588 $23 
Millions of dollarsFair
Value
Unfunded
Commitments
Remaining
Life
Redemption Frequency
(if currently eligible)
Trade to
Settlement
Terms
Redemption
Notice
Period
Non-U.S.
Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity$21 $— N/A
1 to 7 days
1 to 3 days
1 to 3 days
Commingled fund investing in International Equity23 — N/A
1 to 7 days
1 to 3 days
1 to 3 days
Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income193 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 days
Total Non-U.S.$237 $— 
The fair value measurements of the investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share as of December 31, 2023 are as follows:
Millions of dollarsFair
Value
Unfunded
Commitments
Remaining
Life
Redemption Frequency
(if currently eligible)
Trade to
Settlement
Terms
Redemption
Notice Period
U.S.
Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity$168 $— N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 to 4 days
Commingled fund investing in International Equity68 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 days
Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income106 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 to 7 days
Real Estate80 11 10 yearsquarterly
15 to 25 days
45 to 90 days
Hedge Funds42 — N/Aquarterly
10 to 30 days
20 to 90 days
Private Equity65 14 10 yearsNot eligibleN/AN/A
Total U.S.$529 $25 
Millions of dollarsFair
Value
Unfunded
Commitments
Remaining
Life
Redemption Frequency
(if currently eligible)
Trade to
Settlement
Terms
Redemption
Notice 
Period
Non-U.S.
Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity$23 $— N/A
1 to 7 days
1 to 3 days
1 to 3 days
Commingled fund investing in International Equity24 — N/A
1 to 7 days
1 to 3 days
1 to 3 days
Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income181 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 days
Total Non-U.S.$228 $— 
Other Post-retirement Benefits—We sponsor unfunded health care and life insurance plans covering certain eligible retired employees and their eligible dependents. Generally, the medical plans pay a stated percentage of medical expenses reduced by deductibles and other coverage. Life insurance benefits are generally provided by insurance contracts. We retain the right, subject to existing agreements, to modify or eliminate these benefits.
The following tables provide a reconciliation of benefit obligations of our unfunded other post-retirement benefit plans:
 Year Ended December 31,
 20242023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of period$142 $39 $153 $41 
Service cost— 
Interest cost
Actuarial loss (gain) 15 — (4)
Benefits paid(24)(1)(25)(1)
Participant contributions— — 
Foreign exchange effects— (4)— — 
Benefit obligation, end of period139 52 142 39 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period— — — — 
Employer contributions19 19 
Participant contributions— — 
Benefits paid(24)(1)(25)(1)
Fair value of plan assets, end of period— — — — 
Funded status, end of period$(139)$(52)$(142)$(39)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Accrued benefit liability, current$(13)$(1)$(14)$(1)
Accrued benefit liability, long-term(126)(51)(128)(38)
Funded status, end of period$(139)$(52)$(142)$(39)
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Actuarial and investment income$61 $$79 $21 
Prior service cost — (1)— (1)
Balance, end of period$61 $$79 $20 
The components of net periodic other post-retirement costs are as follows:
 U.S. Plans
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Service cost$— $$
Interest cost
Actuarial gain amortization(9)(10)(5)
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(1)$(2)$
 Non-U.S. Plans
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Service cost$$$
Interest cost
Actuarial gain amortization(1)(1)— 
Net periodic benefit cost$$$
The following tables set forth the assumed health care cost trend rates for our U.S. and Non-U.S. Plans:
 U.S. Plans
 December 31,
 20242023
Immediate trend rate6.5 %6.3 %
Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline)4.5 %4.5 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate20332031
Non-U.S. Plans
CanadaFrance
December 31,December 31,
2024202320242023
Immediate trend rate4.5 %4.5 %5.0 %4.8 %
Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline)4.5 %4.5 %5.0 %4.8 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate— — — — 
The health care cost trend rate assumption does not typically have a significant effect on the amounts reported due to limits on maximum contribution levels to the medical plans.
The weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities for our other post-retirement benefit plans were as follows:
 December 31,
 20242023
 U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Discount rate5.24 %3.53 %5.74 %4.36 %
Rate of compensation increase4.09 %— 4.13 %— 
The weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit costs for our other post-retirement benefit plans were as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
 U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Discount rate5.74 %4.36 %5.44 %3.95 %2.75 %1.47 %
Rate of compensation increase4.13 %— 4.16 %— 4.18 %— 
As of December 31, 2024, future expected benefit payments by our other post-retirement benefit plans, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, were as follows:
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.
2025$13 $
202614 
202713 
202813 
202913 
2030 through 203456 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss—In 2024, pension benefits actuarial gain and other post-retirement benefits actuarial loss of $1 million and $22 million, respectively, are primarily due to changes in discount rate assumption and updated actuarial assumptions. In 2023, pension benefits actuarial loss and other post-retirement benefits actuarial gain of $146 million and $4 million, respectively, are primarily due to changes in discount rate assumption and updated actuarial assumptions.
Deferred income taxes related to amounts in Accumulated other comprehensive loss include provisions of $91 million and $90 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Defined Contribution Plans—Most employees in the U.S. and certain non-U.S. countries are eligible to participate in defined contribution plans (“Employee Savings Plan”) by contributing a portion of their compensation. We make employer contributions, such as matching contributions, to certain of these plans. The Company also has a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that covers senior management in the U.S. This plan was amended and restated in May 2023 and provides Company contributions on behalf of certain eligible employees who earn base pay above the IRS annual compensation limit.
The following table provides the Company contributions to the Employee Savings Plans:
 Company Contributions
 202420232022
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Employee Savings Plans$60 $11 $57 $$53 $
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Incentive and Share-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Incentive and Share-Based Compensation Incentive and Share-Based Compensation
We are authorized to grant RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and other cash and stock awards under our Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). The Compensation and Talent Development Committee oversees our equity award grants, the type of awards, the required performance measures and the timing and duration of each grant. The maximum number of shares of our common stock reserved for issuance under the LTIP is 30,000,000 shares. After taking into consideration outstanding stock-settled awards and assuming a maximum payout for our PSU awards, there were 6,245,410 shares available for issuance as of December 31, 2024.
Total share-based compensation expense and the associated tax benefits are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Compensation Expense:
Restricted stock units$60 $44 $33 
Stock options10 
Performance share units27 37 29 
Total$91 $91 $70 
Tax Benefit:
Restricted stock units$14 $10 $
Stock options
Performance share units
Total$21 $21 $17 
Restricted Stock Unit Awards—RSUs entitle the recipient to be paid out an equal number of ordinary shares upon vesting. Effective in 2024, RSU’s will generally have a three-year vesting period and ratably vest in equal increments on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date. Historically RSUs generally cliff vested on the third anniversary of the grant date.
The fair value of RSUs is based on the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. The weighted average grant date fair value for RSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $95.78, $93.93 and $96.14, respectively. The total fair value of RSUs vested and issued was $45 million, $30 million and $20 million during 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The following table summarizes RSU activity for the year:
Number of
Units
 (in thousands)
Weighted Average
 Grant Date Fair Value
(per share)
Outstanding at January 1, 2024994 $96.67 
Granted785 95.78 
Vested(481)98.95 
Forfeited(62)99.32 
Outstanding at December 31, 20241,236 $95.09 
As of December 31, 2024, the unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs was $51 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.28 years.
Stock Option Awards—Stock options allow employees the opportunity to purchase ordinary shares of stock in the future at an exercise price equal to the market price at the date of grant. No stock option awards were granted in 2024. Previous awards generally have a three-year vesting period that vests in equal increments on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date and have a contractual term of ten years. None of the Stock options are designed to qualify as Incentive Stock Options as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fair value of each Stock option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The principal assumptions utilized in valuing Stock options include the expected stock price volatility (based on our historical stock price volatility over the expected term); the expected dividend yield; and the risk-free interest rate (an estimate based on the yield of a United States Treasury zero coupon bond with a maturity equal to the expected term of the option).
The expected term of Stock options granted is estimated based on the weighted average of historical exercise patterns and the midpoint of the remaining expected life.
In 2022, our board of directors declared a special dividend of $5.20 per share to all shareholders as of June 6, 2022. Pursuant to the anti-dilutive provisions under the award agreement, the Compensation Committee authorized the reduction of the exercise price for all outstanding stock options in an amount equal to the special dividends per share. The reduction in exercise price of $5.20 per share for all outstanding stock options was intended to provide an equitable and proportionate adjustment to holders of stock options as a result of the Company’s payment of the special dividend. These adjustments did not result in incremental expense.
The weighted average fair value of Stock options granted and the assumptions used in estimating those fair values are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Weighted average fair value$24.85$24.27
Fair value assumptions:
Dividend yield5.0 %4.3 %
Expected volatility
39.9-40.2%
39.1-40.7%
Risk-free interest rate
3.5-4.7%
1.9-4.2%
Weighted average expected term, in years5.75.4
The following table summarizes Stock option activity:
Number of
Shares
(in thousands)
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(millions of
dollars)
Outstanding at January 1, 20242,644$90.01 
Granted— — 
Exercised(631)84.98 
Forfeited(29)92.78 
Expired(41)99.87 
Outstanding at December 31, 20241,943 $91.40 5.1 years$— 
Exercisable at December 31, 20241,555 $90.73 4.4 years$— 
The aggregate intrinsic value of Stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $10 million, $8 million and $6 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, the unrecognized compensation cost related to Stock options was $2 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.0 year. During 2024, cash received from the exercise of Stock options was $52 million and the tax benefit associated with these exercises was $2 million.
Performance Share Units Awards —A target number of PSUs is granted to participants at the beginning of a three-year performance period. Final payout of awards, which can range from 0% to 200% of target shares granted, is determined and paid after the performance period. These awards are settled in shares of common stock, and each unit is equivalent to one share of our common stock.
The payout for PSUs granted will be equally based on Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) relative to our peers and a performance metric. The fair value of the portion of the award that vests based on TSR is estimated using a Monte-Carlo simulation. For the other portion of the award, the fair value is determined at the end of each reporting period based on our stock price and the number of shares expected to vest.
The weighted average fair value and the assumptions used in estimating those fair value using a Monte-Carlo simulation are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Weighted average fair value$133.75 $128.95 $122.15
Fair value assumptions:
Expected volatility of LyondellBasell N.V. common stock28.60 %
38.04%
48.71%
Expected volatility of peer companies
24.68-43.42%
22.82-52.73%
23.12-61.28%
Average correlation coefficient of peer companies0.56
0.52
0.59
Risk-free interest rate4.47 %
4.39%
1.69 %
The following table summarizes PSU activity:
Number of
Units
 (in thousands)
Weighted Average
 Grant Date Fair Value (per share)
Outstanding at January 1, 2024853 $116.39 
Granted716 108.56 
Vested (538)117.39 
Forfeited(42)100.95 
Outstanding at December 31, 2024989 $101.94 
The total fair value of PSUs vested during 2024 was $43 million paid out at 200% of target shares. As of December 31, 2024, the unrecognized compensation cost related to PSUs was $38 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is tax resident in the United Kingdom pursuant to a mutual agreement procedure determination ruling between the Dutch and United Kingdom competent authorities and therefore subject solely to the United Kingdom corporate income tax system. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has little or no taxable income of its own because, as a holding company, it does not conduct any operations. Through our subsidiaries, we have substantial operations world-wide. Taxes are paid on the earnings generated in various jurisdictions where our subsidiaries operate.
The Company operates in multiple jurisdictions with complex legal and tax regulatory environments and is subject to taxes in the U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions. We monitor tax law changes and the potential impact to our results of operations. There continues to be increased attention on the tax practices of multinational companies, in particular in the U.S. and Europe where we operate. In 2020, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development released Pillar One and Two proposals focused on taxing rights and minimum taxes. The United Kingdom, as well as certain other jurisdictions in which we operate, enacted legislation implementing the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Pillar Two Model Rules effective as of January 1, 2024. This legislation did not have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements; however, we continue to assess and monitor legislative changes.
The significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Current:
U.S. federal$430 $261 $250 
Non-U.S.198 160 205 
State49 37 58 
Total current677 458 513 
Deferred:
U.S. federal(172)77 369 
Non-U.S.(279)(36)(12)
State14 12 
Total deferred(437)43 369 
Provision for income taxes before tax effects of other comprehensive income240 501 882 
Tax effects of elements of other comprehensive income:
Pension and post-retirement liabilities(1)(36)125 
Financial derivatives38 (29)57 
Foreign currency translation44 (28)59 
Total income tax expense in comprehensive income$321 $408 $1,123 
Since the proportion of U.S. revenues, assets, operating income and associated tax provisions is significantly greater than that of any other single taxing jurisdiction within the worldwide group, the reconciliation of the differences between the provision for income taxes and the statutory rate is presented on the basis of the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 21% as opposed to the United Kingdom statutory tax rate of 25%. Our effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 is 15.0%.
Our effective income tax rate fluctuates based on, among other factors, changes in pre-tax income in countries with varying statutory tax rates, changes in valuation allowances, changes in foreign exchange gains/losses, the amount of exempt income, changes in unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions and changes in tax laws.
The following table reconciles the expected tax expense (benefit) at the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the total income tax provision as calculated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Income (loss) before income taxes:
U.S.$1,685 $1,958 $3,289 
Non-U.S.(82)669 1,487 
Total$1,603 $2,627 $4,776 
Income tax at U.S. statutory rate$337 $552 $1,003 
Increase (reduction) resulting from:
Non-U.S. income/(loss) taxed at different statutory rates(102)27 
Return to accrual adjustments(26)(22)16 
State income taxes, net of federal benefit57 33 60 
Exempt income(101)(203)(213)
Uncertain tax positions18 21 (74)
Patent box ruling— (31)— 
Non-deductible impairment28 62 14 
Audit settlement— 46 — 
Foreign currency gain or loss(27)(6)
Cross border tax effects19 14 12 
Other, net37 17 43 
Income tax provision$240 $501 $882 
Our exempt income primarily includes interest income, export incentives, and equity earnings of joint ventures. Interest income earned by certain of our subsidiaries through intercompany financings is taxed at rates substantially lower than the U.S. statutory rate. Export incentives relate to tax benefits derived from elections and structures available for U.S. exports. Equity earnings attributable to the earnings of our joint ventures, when paid through dividends to certain European subsidiaries, are exempt from all or portions of normal statutory income tax rates. We anticipate the continued favorable treatment for dividends, and export income based on current law. We are currently assessing the impact of new tax regulations released by the IRS during January 2025, which take effect in 2026. We will continue to review and monitor any additional guidance issued by the IRS.
The deferred tax effects of tax loss, credit and interest carryforwards (“tax attributes”) and the tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements, reduced by a valuation allowance where appropriate, are presented below.
 December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated tax depreciation$2,342 $2,562 
Investment in joint venture partnerships455 486 
Inventory194 227 
Operating lease assets330 334 
Other liabilities78 134 
Total deferred tax liabilities$3,399 $3,743 
Deferred tax assets:
Tax attributes$420 $307 
Employee benefit plans248 259 
Operating lease liabilities387 383 
Other assets203 182 
Total deferred tax assets1,258 1,131 
Deferred tax asset valuation allowances(135)(78)
Net deferred tax assets1,123 1,053 
Net deferred tax liabilities$2,276 $2,690 
Balance sheet classification is presented in the following table:
 December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Deferred tax assets—long-term$259 $196 
Deferred tax liabilities—long-term2,535 2,886 
Net deferred tax liabilities$2,276 $2,690 
Deferred taxes on the unremitted earnings of certain equity joint ventures and subsidiaries of $57 million and $77 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, have been provided. The Company intends to permanently reinvest approximately $600 million of our non-U.S. earnings. Repatriation of these earnings to the U.S. in the future could result in a tax impact of approximately $60 million.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had total tax attributes available in the amount of $1,968 million and $1,438 million, respectively, for which a deferred tax asset was recognized at December 31, 2024 and 2023 of $420 million and $307 million, respectively.
The scheduled expiration of the tax attributes and the related deferred tax assets, before valuation allowance, as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:
Millions of dollarsTax
Attributes
Deferred Tax
on Tax
Attributes
2025$22 $
202613 
202719 
202820 
202915 
Thereafter549 53 
Indefinite1,330 351 
Total$1,968 $420 
The tax attributes are primarily related to operations in the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and France. The related deferred tax assets by primary jurisdictions are shown below:
 December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
United States$114 $151 $84 
Germany107 
United Kingdom105 91 45 
The Netherlands35 18 13 
France21 23 $46 
Other38 21 15 
Total$420 $307 $210 
To fully realize these net deferred tax assets, we will need to generate sufficient future taxable income in the countries where these tax attributes exist during the periods in which the attributes can be utilized. Based upon forecasts of expected taxable income over the periods in which the attributes can be utilized and/or temporary differences are expected to reverse, management believes it is more likely than not that $285 million of these deferred tax assets at December 31, 2024 will be realized.
As of each reporting date, we consider the weight of all evidence, both positive and negative, to determine if a valuation allowance is necessary for each jurisdiction’s net deferred tax assets. We place greater weight on historical evidence over future predictions of our ability to utilize net deferred tax assets. We consider future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences, and taxable income in prior carry-back year(s) if carry-back is permitted under applicable law, as well as available prudent and feasible tax planning strategies that would, if necessary, be implemented to ensure realization of the net deferred tax asset.
A summary of the valuation allowances by primary jurisdiction is shown below, reflecting the valuation allowances for all the net deferred tax assets, including deferred tax assets for tax attributes and other temporary differences.
 December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Germany$43 $$— 
United Kingdom30 30 29 
United States24 15 11 
France21 23 22 
Other17 
Total$135 $78 $66 
During 2024 and 2023, valuation allowance accruals did not have a material impact to our effective tax rate. The increase in valuation allowances from 2023 to 2024 was primarily due to attributes acquired during 2024 that required a full valuation allowance.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits included on our Consolidated Balance Sheet:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of period$288 $271 $327 
Additions for tax positions of current year14 37 22 
Additions for tax positions of prior years15 13 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(15)(22)(91)
Settlements (payments/refunds)(66)— — 
Unrecognized tax benefit, end of period$236 $288 $271 
The majority of the uncertain tax positions, if recognized, will affect the effective tax rate. During 2024 and 2023, our effective tax rate included tax expense of $18 million and $21 million, respectively, related to adjustments in uncertain tax position balances. During 2024, we entered into an audit settlement and released a related $66 million non-cash reserve related to this position. The settlement of this position did not affect the effective tax rate. During 2022, our effective tax rate included a net tax benefit of $74 million related to adjustments in uncertain tax position balances. The 2022 movement included a $91 million non-cash tax benefit to our effective tax rate as a reduction for tax positions of prior years.
It is reasonably possible that, within the next twelve months, due to the settlement of uncertain tax positions with various tax authorities and the expiration of statutes of limitations, unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by up to approximately $50 million.
We recognize interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Income tax expense includes interest and penalties of $15 million, $11 million and $1 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Accrued interest and penalties as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were $67 million, $52 million, and $41 million, respectively.
We operate in multiple jurisdictions throughout the world, and our tax returns are periodically audited or subjected to review by tax authorities. We are currently under examination in a number of tax jurisdictions. As a result, there is an uncertainty in income taxes recognized in our financial statements. Positions challenged by the tax authorities may be settled or appealed by us.
A summary of the years open to examination in our primary jurisdictions is as follows:
JurisdictionOpen Tax Years
France2019 and later
Germany2008 and later
Italy2014 and later
The Netherlands2019 and later
United Kingdom2022 and later
United States2014 and later
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments—We have various purchase commitments for materials, supplies and services incidental to the ordinary conduct of business, generally for quantities required for our businesses and at prevailing market prices. These commitments are designed to ensure sources of supply and are not expected to be in excess of normal requirements. Additionally, we have capital expenditure commitments, which we incur in our normal course of business.
Financial Assurance Instruments—We have obtained letters of credit, performance and surety bonds and have issued financial and performance guarantees to support trade payables, potential liabilities and other obligations. Considering the frequency of claims made against the financial instruments we use to support our obligations, and the magnitude of those financial instruments in light of our current financial position, management does not expect that any claims against or draws on these instruments would have a material adverse effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We have not experienced any unmanageable difficulties in obtaining the required financial assurance instruments for our current operations.
Environmental Remediation—Accrued liabilities for future environmental remediation costs at current and former plant sites and other remediation sites totaled $140 million and $124 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. At December 31, 2024, the accrued liabilities for individual sites range from less than $1 million to $43 million. The remediation expenditures are expected to occur over a number of years and are not concentrated in any single year. In our opinion, it is reasonably possible that losses in excess of the liabilities recorded may have been incurred. However, we cannot estimate any amount or range of such possible additional losses. New information about sites, new technology or future developments, such as involvement in investigations by regulatory agencies, could require us to reassess our potential exposure related to environmental matters.
The following table summarizes the activity in our accrued environmental liability included in Accrued and other current liabilities and Other liabilities:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Beginning balance$124 $127 
Changes in estimates29 
Amounts paid(10)(9)
Foreign exchange effects(3)
Ending balance$140 $124 
Indemnification—We are parties to various indemnification arrangements, including arrangements entered into in connection with acquisitions, divestitures and the formation and dissolution of joint ventures. Pursuant to these arrangements, we provide indemnification to and/or receive indemnification from other parties in connection with liabilities that may arise in connection with the transactions and in connection with activities prior to completion of the transactions. These indemnification arrangements typically include provisions pertaining to third-party claims relating to environmental and tax matters, as well as various types of litigation. As of December 31, 2024, we had not accrued any significant amounts for our indemnification obligations, and we are not aware of other circumstances that would likely lead to significant future indemnification obligations. We cannot determine with certainty the potential amount of future payments under the indemnification arrangements until events arise that would trigger a liability under the arrangements.
As part of our technology licensing contracts, we give indemnifications to our licensees for liabilities arising from possible patent infringement claims with respect to certain proprietary licensed technologies. Such indemnifications have a stated maximum amount and generally cover a period of 5 to 10 years.
Legal Proceedings—We are subject to various lawsuits and claims, including but not limited to, matters involving contract disputes, tort claims, and regulatory disputes alleging environmental damages, personal injury and/or property damage, some of which are covered by insurance. We vigorously defend ourselves and prosecute these matters as appropriate.
Our legal organization applies its knowledge, experience and professional judgment to the specific characteristics of our cases, employing a litigation management process to manage and monitor legal proceedings in which we are a party. Our process facilitates the early evaluation and quantification of potential exposures in individual cases. This process also enables us to track those cases that have been scheduled for trial, mediation or other resolution. We regularly assess the adequacy of legal accruals based on our professional judgment, experience and the information available regarding our cases.
Based on consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, we do not believe the ultimate outcome of any currently pending lawsuit or claim against us will have a material adverse effect upon our operations, financial condition or Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests Disclosure Shareholders’ Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
Shareholders’ Equity
Dividend Distributions—The following table summarizes the dividends paid to common shareholders in the periods presented:
Millions of dollars, except per share amountsDividend Per
Ordinary
Share
Aggregate
Dividends
Paid
Date of Record
For the year 2024:
March$1.25 $408 March 4, 2024
June1.34 438 June 3, 2024
September1.34 437 August 26, 2024
December1.34 437 December 2, 2024
$5.27 $1,720 
For the year 2023:
March$1.19 $389 March 6, 2023
June1.25 408 May 30, 2023
September 1.25 407 August 28, 2023
December1.25 406 November 27, 2023
$4.94 $1,610 
Share Repurchase Authorization—In May 2024, our shareholders approved a proposal to authorize us to repurchase up to 34.0 million ordinary shares, through November 24, 2025 (“2024 Share Repurchase Authorization”), which superseded any prior repurchase authorizations. The timing and amount of these repurchases, which are determined based on our evaluation of market conditions and other factors, may be executed from time to time through open market or privately negotiated transactions. The repurchased shares, which are recorded at cost, are classified as Treasury stock and may be retired or used for general corporate purposes, including for various employee benefit and compensation plans.
In May 2023, our shareholders approved a proposal to authorize us to repurchase up to 34.0 million ordinary shares, through November 19, 2024 (“2023 Share Repurchase Authorization”), which superseded any prior repurchase authorizations.
In May 2022, our shareholders approved a proposal to authorize us to repurchase up to 34.0 million ordinary shares through November 27, 2023 (“2022 Share Repurchase Authorization”), which superseded our prior repurchase authorizations.
The following table summarizes our share repurchase activity for the periods presented:
Millions of dollars, except shares and per share amountsShares
Repurchased
Average
Purchase
Price
Total Purchase Price, Including Commissions and Fees
For the year 2024:
2024 Share Repurchase Authorization2,236,348 $88.42 $198 
2,236,348 $88.42 $198 
For the year 2023:
2022 Share Repurchase Authorization1,365,898 $88.98 $122 
2023 Share Repurchase Authorization983,309 90.99 89 
2,349,207 $89.82 $211 
For the year 2022:
2021 Share Repurchase Authorization2,111,538 $97.72 $206 
2022 Share Repurchase Authorization2,286,216 87.50 200 
4,397,754 $92.41 $406 
Total cash paid for share repurchases for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $195 million, $211 million and $420 million, respectively. Cash payments made during the reporting period may differ from the total purchase price, including commissions and fees, due to the timing of payments.
Ordinary Shares—The changes in the outstanding amounts of ordinary shares are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Ordinary shares outstanding:
Beginning balance324,483,402 325,723,567 329,536,389 
Share-based compensation1,278,115 793,984 291,104 
Employee stock purchase plan364,663 315,058 293,828 
Purchase of ordinary shares(2,236,348)(2,349,207)(4,397,754)
Ending balance323,889,832 324,483,402 325,723,567 
Treasury Shares—The changes in the amounts of treasury shares held by the Company are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares:
Beginning balance15,939,096 14,698,931 10,675,605 
Share-based compensation(1,278,115)(793,984)(291,104)
Employee stock purchase plan(364,663)(315,058)(83,324)
Purchase of ordinary shares2,236,348 2,349,207 4,397,754 
Ending balance16,532,666 15,939,096 14,698,931 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss—The components of, and after-tax changes in, Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are presented in the following table:
Millions of dollarsFinancial
Derivatives
Defined
Benefit
Pension
and Other
Post-retirement
Benefit Plans
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
Balance, December 31, 2021$(354)$(528)$(921)$(1,803)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications393 342 (64)671 
Tax expense before reclassifications(86)(95)(59)(240)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(128)128 — — 
Tax benefit (expense)29 (29)— — 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)208 346 (123)431 
Balance, December 31, 2022$(146)$(182)$(1,044)$(1,372)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications$(178)$(142)$45 $(275)
Tax benefit before reclassifications47 38 28 113 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss69 — 78 
Tax expense(18)(2)— (20)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income(80)(97)73 (104)
Balance, December 31, 2023$(226)$(279)$(971)$(1,476)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications$51 $(21)$(125)$(95)
Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications(13)(44)(52)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss102 18 — 120 
Tax expense(25)(4)— (29)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)115 (2)(169)(56)
Balance, December 31, 2024$(111)$(281)$(1,140)$(1,532)
The amounts reclassified out of each component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
Millions of dollarsYear Ended December 31,Affected Line Items on the Consolidated Statements of Income
202420232022
Reclassification adjustments for:
Financial derivatives:
Commodities$$— $— Sales and other operating expenses
Commodities129 33 (59)Cost of sales
Foreign currency(35)31 (75)Interest expense
Interest ratesInterest expense
Income tax (expense) benefit(25)(18)29 Provision for income taxes
Financial derivatives, net of tax77 51 (99)
Amortization of defined pension items:
Settlement loss— — 103 Other income (expense), net
Actuarial loss15 22 Other income (expense), net
Prior service costOther income (expense), net
Income tax expense(4)(2)(29)Provision for income taxes
Defined pension items, net of tax14 99 
Total reclassifications, before tax120 78 — 
Income tax expense(29)(20)— Provision for income taxes
Total reclassifications, after tax$91 $58 $— Amount included in net income
Amortization of defined pension items are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other post-retirement benefit costs, see Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had 113,053 and 113,075 shares of redeemable non-controlling interest stock outstanding, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, 22 and 396 shares, respectively, were redeemed for less than $1 million in each year. During the year ended December 31, 2022, 1,903 shares were redeemed for approximately $2 million.
In February, May, August and November 2024, we paid cash dividends of $15.00 per share to our redeemable non-controlling interest stock shareholders of record as of January 15, 2024, April 15, 2024, July 15, 2024, and October 15, 2024, respectively. In 2024, 2023 and 2022, these dividends were $7 million for each year.
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Per Share Data
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Per Share Data Per Share Data
Basic earnings per share is based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share includes the effect of certain stock option and other equity-based compensation awards. Our unvested restricted stock units contain non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalents and are considered participating securities. We calculate basic and diluted earnings per share under the two-class method.
Earnings per share data is as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
 ContinuingDiscontinuedContinuingDiscontinuedContinuingDiscontinued
Millions of dollarsOperationsOperationsOperationsOperationsOperationsOperations
Net income (loss)$1,363 $$2,126 $(5)$3,894 $(5)
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(7)— (7)— (7)— 
Net income attributable to participating securities(6)— (7)— (10)— 
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders—basic and diluted$1,350 $$2,112 $(5)$3,877 $(5)
Millions of shares,
except per share amounts
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding325 325 325 325 327 327 
Effect of dilutive securities
Potential dilutive shares326 326 326 326 328 328 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic$4.15 $0.01 $6.50 $(0.02)$11.86 $(0.02)
Diluted$4.14 $0.01 $6.48 $(0.02)$11.83 $(0.02)
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Segment and Related Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment and Related Information Segment and Related Information
Our operations are managed by senior executives who report to our Chief Executive Officer, the chief operating decision maker. Discrete financial information is available for each of the segments. The Chief Executive Officer uses EBITDA as the primary measure for reviewing the profitability of our segments and allocating resources to the segments. We define EBITDA as earnings from continuing operations before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization.
The activities of each of our segments from which they earn revenues and incur expenses are described below:
Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas (“O&P-Americas”). Our O&P-Americas segment produces and markets olefins and co-products, polyethylene and polypropylene.

Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International (“O&P-EAI”). Our O&P-EAI segment produces and markets olefins and co-products, polyethylene and polypropylene.

Intermediates and Derivatives (“I&D”). Our I&D segment produces and markets propylene oxide and its derivatives, oxyfuels and related products, and intermediate chemicals such as styrene monomer and acetyls.

Advanced Polymer Solutions (“APS”). Our APS segment produces and markets compounding and solutions, such as polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors and powders.

Refining. Our Refining segment refines heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and other crude oils of varied types and sources available on the U.S. Gulf Coast into refined products, including gasoline and distillates.

Technology. Our Technology segment develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts.
“Other” includes intersegment eliminations and items that are not directly related or allocated to business operations, such as foreign exchange gains or losses and components of pension and other post-retirement benefit costs other than service costs. Sales between segments are made at prices approximating prevailing market prices.
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments is shown in the following tables for the periods presented:
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
 O&P -
Americas
O&P -
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Millions of dollars
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$7,619 $10,188 $10,219 $3,616 $8,080 $580 $— $40,302 
Intersegment3,914 679 205 18 479 91 (5,386)— 
11,533 10,867 10,424 3,634 8,559 671 (5,386)40,302 
Less:
Cost of sales9,261 10,529 9,208 3,271 8,639 211 (5,381)35,738 
Impairments— 892 55 — — — 949 
(Income) loss from equity investments(13)217 13 — — — — 217 
Gain on sale of business— — (284)— — — — (284)
Other items459 440 222 344 130 123 30 1,748 
Add:
Depreciation and amortization expense619 220 401 90 150 42 — 1,522 
EBITDA$2,445 $(991)$1,664 $54 $(60)$379 $(35)$3,456 
Capital expenditures$635 $525 $445 $105 $31 $95 $$1,839 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsO&P -
Americas
O&P -
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$6,967 $9,822 $10,875 $3,686 $9,179 $578 $— $41,107 
Intersegment4,313 657 211 12 535 85 (5,813)— 
11,280 10,479 11,086 3,698 9,714 663 (5,813)41,107 
Less:
Cost of sales9,146 10,165 9,383 3,393 9,357 210 (5,805)35,849 
Impairments25 38 192 252 11 — — 518 
(Income) loss from equity investments(49)55 13 — — — 20 
Other items442 437 262 312 125 119 48 1,745 
Add:
Depreciation and amortization expense587 207 443 98 158 41 — 1,534 
EBITDA$2,303 $(9)$1,679 $(162)$379 $375 $(56)$4,509 
Capital expenditures$480 $273 $590 $75 $32 $69 $12 $1,531 
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
Millions of dollarsO&P -
Americas
O&P -
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$9,420 $12,568 $12,703 $4,197 $10,975 $588 $— $50,451 
Intersegment5,060 887 247 918 105 (7,222)— 
14,480 13,455 12,950 4,202 11,893 693 (7,222)50,451 
Less:
Cost of sales11,953 12,943 11,135 3,901 10,883 242 (7,210)43,847 
Impairments— 69 — — — — — 69 
(Income) loss from equity investments(98)68 25 — — — — (5)
Other items351 368 250 281 128 124 1,506 
Add:
Depreciation and amortization expense591 171 332 95 39 39 — 1,267 
EBITDA$2,865 $178 $1,872 $115 $921 $366 $(16)$6,301 
Capital expenditures$383 $349 $940 $60 $53 $98 $$1,890 
Other items include Selling, general and administrative expenses, Research and development expenses, and Other income (expense), net.
A reconciliation of EBITDA to Income from continuing operations before income taxes is shown in the following table for each of the periods presented:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
EBITDA:
Total segment EBITDA$3,491 $4,565 $6,317 
Other EBITDA(35)(56)(16)
Less:
Depreciation and amortization expense(1,522)(1,534)(1,267)
Interest expense(481)(477)(287)
Add:
Interest income150 129 29 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes$1,603 $2,627 $4,776 
The following assets are summarized and reconciled to consolidated totals in the following table:
Millions of dollarsO&P -
Americas
O&P -
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyTotal
December 31, 2024
Property, plant and equipment, net$6,592 $1,553 $5,670 $655 $— $596 $15,066 
Equity investments2,011 1,732 377 — — 4,121 
Goodwill472 355 209 517 — 1,561 
December 31, 2023
Property, plant and equipment, net$6,441 $2,139 $5,654 $678 $122 $513 $15,547 
Equity investments2,049 1,513 343 — — 3,907 
Goodwill477 380 215 567 — 1,647 
Long-lived assets include Property, plant and equipment, net, Intangible assets, net and Equity investments, see Notes 7 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The following long-lived assets data is based upon the location of the assets:
 December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Long-lived assets:
United States$14,456 $14,334 
Germany1,691 1,593 
The Netherlands784 879 
Italy399 389 
Mexico257 281 
France171 731 
China124 375 
Other1,882 1,513 
Total$19,764 $20,095 
Disposition of Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives (“EO&D”) Business—In May 2024, we sold our U.S. Gulf Coast-based EO&D business along with the production facilities located in Bayport, TX. The EO&D business was included in our I&D segment. In connection with the sale, we received cash proceeds of $689 million and recognized a pre-tax gain of $284 million in 2024.
Houston Refinery Operations—In 2022 we announced our plan to exit the refining business as it was determined to be the best strategic and financial path forward for the Company. We commenced shutdown activities in January 2025 and anticipate our refinery exit will be substantially completed in the first quarter of 2025.

Costs incurred for the planned exit from the refinery business are as follows:

Year Ended December 31,Cumulative
 December 31,
Millions of dollars 2024202320222024
Accelerated lease amortization costs$38 $110 $91 $239 
Personnel costs35 76 64 175 
Asset retirement obligation accretion19 
Asset retirement cost depreciation80 139 30 249 
Other charges18 — — 18 
Refinery exit costs$179 $334 $187 $700 
As of December 31, 2024, cumulative refinery exit costs were $700 million. We expect to incur an additional $70 million in subsequent periods, primarily due to the accretion of liabilities recorded for asset retirement obligations. We estimate that over half of these remaining costs will be incurred in 2025, with the remainder incurred over the next four years.

Impairments—In 2024, we recorded impairments totaling $949 million. This amount includes charges related to the impairment of assets in our O&P-EAI and APS segments of $892 million and $55 million, respectively. Impairment charges included in our O&P-EAI segment relate to assets included in our European strategic review and a Chinese joint venture of $837 million and $52 million, respectively. These impairment charges reflect challenging market conditions in these regions. Impairments included in our APS segment includes an impairment charge of $55 million driven by unfavorable market conditions which resulted in the loss of customers in our APS specialty powders business unit. In 2023, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $192 million related to our European PO Joint Venture, which is included in the operating results for our I&D segment. See Notes 7 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Segment Structure Changes and Related Goodwill Impairment—Effective January 1, 2023, our Catalloy and polybutene-1 businesses were moved from our APS segment and reintegrated into our O&P-Americas and O&P-EAI segments. In connection with this change, we recognized a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $252 million in our APS segment. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impairment charge.
Disposition of Australian Facility—In the second quarter of 2022 we sold our ownership interest in our PP manufacturing facility located in Geelong, Australia, LyondellBasell Australia (Holdings) Pty Ltd, for consideration of $38 million. In connection with this sale, we assessed the assets of the disposal group for impairment and determined that the carrying value exceeded the fair value less costs to sell. As a result, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge in the second quarter of 2022 of $69 million in the operating results of our O&P-EAI segment. The fair value measurement for the disposal group was based on expected consideration and classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The charge is reflected as Impairments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
We recognize sophisticated global cybersecurity threats and targeted computer crimes pose a continuously evolving risk to the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of our data, operations and infrastructure. We have implemented comprehensive practices to minimize these risks. Our cybersecurity program is certified to the International Organization for Standardization ISO 27001, a standard for information security management, which covers key areas of management, technical and physical controls, legal, compliance and business continuity management.
Our management utilizes a systematic approach to evaluating and determining risk tolerance and prioritizes the safeguarding of our digital assets. The Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) is the Vice President of Cybersecurity leading our cybersecurity program and reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, who serves on the Executive Committee and reports to the CEO. The CISO has a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity Operations, is certified as an information security professional with the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) and International Association of Privacy Professionals, and has over thirty years of leadership experience in technology, systems architecture, and cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity events are continuously monitored by global security operations centers staffed in the United States, European Union, and Asia Pacific regions with events and incidents being managed based upon the MITRE ATT&CK framework, a system for classifying and describing cyberattacks and intrusions. Management provides guidance and is informed of cybersecurity events through a committee with cross-functional representation of executive leadership. The committee meets at least quarterly for activities such as determining policy, reviewing active risks, assessing impact of emerging threats or regulatory changes, and monitoring active incidents. This committee also receives escalated alerts within 24-hours of confirmed cybersecurity events, and will determine the severity of the incident, engage with crisis management as necessary, and disseminate that information internally as appropriate and warranted. The Company’s generative artificial intelligence strategy is to “Generate Responsibly,” actively providing education and awareness, encouraging the safe exploration of generative AI tools and resources, consistent with Company data protection policies and standards.
Third-party service providers must meet baseline security requirements before they connect to our systems or manage sensitive information. They are evaluated based on risk, which is based on financial, operational, legal/regulatory, capacity, cybersecurity posture, and reputational impact. Additionally, high risk third-party service providers are continuously monitored for security health and active threats.
We recognize the risk posed by global cybersecurity threats, and our Board is regularly updated on emerging risks and maintains oversight of our cybersecurity program implemented to address them. In 2024, management provided a detailed cybersecurity update to the Board and led discussions on specific cybersecurity and process control topics at its May meeting. The Board also attended a training session led by outside counsel on the challenges public companies face with respect to cybersecurity and ransomware attacks in November.
While management is responsible for assessing and managing our day-to-day risks and control systems, the Audit Committee of the Board oversees our information technology and cybersecurity risks. The Committee conducts a comprehensive review of cybersecurity topics and reviews our programs and practices with management at least annually, and receives management’s report on our cybersecurity dashboard, which summarizes key security metrics and activities, at each quarterly Committee meeting.
To further advance cybersecurity awareness, we are developing solutions to mitigate the impact of third-party fraudulent cyber activity, including public facing portals for potential and current partners with capability to report suspected phishing.
Our cybersecurity program includes, but is not limited to:

annual cybersecurity education for all company computer users on relevant policies and standards, best practices at work and at home;
communication processes including how to identify, respond, and report threats or potential vulnerabilities;
protective software installed and configured on Company systems and mobile devices, updated and patched on a regular basis, to provide the highest level of protection against malicious threats;
an established program based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework for dealing with ransomware and other cybersecurity incidents;
regular technical risk assessments of our network, applications and manufacturing facilities, using a combination of trusted suppliers and a dedicated, objective team;
penetration, discovery and vulnerability assessments conducted daily;
mobile threat protection mechanisms and policies;
business continuity plans that are well documented and tested regularly; disaster recovery plans that are also well documented and tested at least annually; certain key financial applications that are tested at least semi-annually; and
coverage for non-damage business interruption or liability for data breaches as a part of the Company’s combined insurance programs.
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] We recognize sophisticated global cybersecurity threats and targeted computer crimes pose a continuously evolving risk to the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of our data, operations and infrastructure. We have implemented comprehensive practices to minimize these risks. Our cybersecurity program is certified to the International Organization for Standardization ISO 27001, a standard for information security management, which covers key areas of management, technical and physical controls, legal, compliance and business continuity management.
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Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block] While management is responsible for assessing and managing our day-to-day risks and control systems, the Audit Committee of the Board oversees our information technology and cybersecurity risks. The Committee conducts a comprehensive review of cybersecurity topics and reviews our programs and practices with management at least annually, and receives management’s report on our cybersecurity dashboard, which summarizes key security metrics and activities, at each quarterly Committee meeting.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] While management is responsible for assessing and managing our day-to-day risks and control systems, the Audit Committee of the Board oversees our information technology and cybersecurity risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The Committee conducts a comprehensive review of cybersecurity topics and reviews our programs and practices with management at least annually, and receives management’s report on our cybersecurity dashboard, which summarizes key security metrics and activities, at each quarterly Committee meeting.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block] Management provides guidance and is informed of cybersecurity events through a committee with cross-functional representation of executive leadership. The committee meets at least quarterly for activities such as determining policy, reviewing active risks, assessing impact of emerging threats or regulatory changes, and monitoring active incidents. This committee also receives escalated alerts within 24-hours of confirmed cybersecurity events, and will determine the severity of the incident, engage with crisis management as necessary, and disseminate that information internally as appropriate and warranted. The Company’s generative artificial intelligence strategy is to “Generate Responsibly,” actively providing education and awareness, encouraging the safe exploration of generative AI tools and resources, consistent with Company data protection policies and standards.
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Our management utilizes a systematic approach to evaluating and determining risk tolerance and prioritizes the safeguarding of our digital assets. The Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) is the Vice President of Cybersecurity leading our cybersecurity program and reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, who serves on the Executive Committee and reports to the CEO.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] The CISO has a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity Operations, is certified as an information security professional with the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) and International Association of Privacy Professionals, and has over thirty years of leadership experience in technology, systems architecture, and cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Management provides guidance and is informed of cybersecurity events through a committee with cross-functional representation of executive leadership. The committee meets at least quarterly for activities such as determining policy, reviewing active risks, assessing impact of emerging threats or regulatory changes, and monitoring active incidents. This committee also receives escalated alerts within 24-hours of confirmed cybersecurity events, and will determine the severity of the incident, engage with crisis management as necessary, and disseminate that information internally as appropriate and warranted. The Company’s generative artificial intelligence strategy is to “Generate Responsibly,” actively providing education and awareness, encouraging the safe exploration of generative AI tools and resources, consistent with Company data protection policies and standards.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Preparation and Consolidation
Basis of Preparation and Consolidation
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared from the books and records of LyondellBasell N.V. under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Subsidiaries are defined as being those companies over which we, either directly or indirectly, have control through a majority of the voting rights or the right to exercise control or to obtain the majority of the benefits and be exposed to the majority of the risks. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is obtained until the date that such control ceases. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Our cash equivalents consist of highly liquid debt instruments such as certificates of deposit, commercial paper and money market accounts with major international banks and financial institutions. Cash equivalents also include other instruments with maturities of three months or less when acquired and exclude restricted cash.
Short-Term Investments
Short-Term Investments
Our investments in debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity on the basis of our intent and ability to hold the investments. Investments classified as available-for-sale are carried at fair value with changes reflected in other comprehensive income (loss). Credit-related impairments, measured using expected cash flows and limited to the amount by which the amortized cost basis of a security exceeds its fair value, are recognized through an allowance for expected credit losses, and adjusted subsequently if conditions change, with a corresponding impact in earnings. Where there is an intention or a requirement to sell an impaired available-for-sale debt security, the entire impairment is recognized in earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the amortized cost basis of the security.
Investments classified as held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost less allowance for credit losses recorded through Net income.
Trade Receivables
Trade Receivables
Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business and are carried at transaction price net of allowance for credit losses. Allowance for credit losses is measured using historical loss rates for the respective risk categories and incorporating forward-looking estimates. The corresponding expense for the loss allowance is reflected in Selling, general and administrative expenses.
Inventories
Inventories
Cost of our raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods inventories is determined using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method and is carried at the lower of cost or market value. Cost of our materials and supplies inventory is determined using the average cost method and is carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value.
Inventory exchange transactions, which involve fungible commodities, are not accounted for as purchases and sales. Any resulting volumetric exchange balances are accounted for as inventory, with cost determined using the LIFO method.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at historical cost. Historical cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Costs may also include borrowing costs incurred on debt during construction of major projects exceeding one year, costs of major maintenance arising from turnarounds of major units and legally obligated decommissioning costs. Routine maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of assets to their residual values. The residual values and useful lives of assets are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, whenever events or circumstances indicate that a revision is warranted. Land is not depreciated.
We evaluate property, plant and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets, which, for us, is generally at the plant group level (or, at times, individual plants in certain circumstances where we have isolated production units with separately identifiable cash flows). If it is determined that an asset or asset group’s carrying value exceeded its estimated fair value, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value.
Equity Investments
Equity Investments
We account for equity method investments (“equity investments”) using the equity method of accounting if we have the ability to exercise significant influence over, but do not control, an investee. Significant influence generally exists if we have an ownership interest representing between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated initially at cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and our proportionate share of profit or losses and distributions.
We record our share of the profits or losses of the equity investments, net of income taxes, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. When our share of losses in an equity investment equals or exceeds the carrying amount of our investment including advances made by us, we do not recognize further losses, unless we have guaranteed obligations or are otherwise committed to provide further financial support to the investee.
We discontinue applying equity method accounting when our investment is reduced to zero. We record equity losses in excess of the carrying amount of an investment only when we guarantee obligations or we are otherwise committed to provide further financial support to the affiliate. Equity method of accounting is resumed only after the investment realizes net income in excess of our share of net losses not recognized during the period equity method was suspended.

We assess our equity investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. If the decline in value is considered to be other-than-temporary, the investment is written down to its estimated fair value.
Investments in PO Joint Ventures and the Louisiana Joint Venture—We share ownership with Covestro PO LLC, a subsidiary of Covestro AG (collectively “Covestro”), in a U.S. propylene oxide (“PO”) joint venture located in Texas (the “U.S. PO Joint Venture”) and a PO/styrene monomer (“SM” or “styrene”) joint venture located in The Netherlands (the “European PO Joint Venture”, collectively the “PO Joint Ventures”). We operate the PO Joint Ventures manufacturing facilities and arrange the logistics of product delivery. Each partner funds their share of capital expenditures, reimburses manufacturing operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization expenses, and receives a share of production in-kind.
The U.S. PO Joint Venture owns a PO/SM and a PO/tertiary butyl alcohol (“TBA”) plant. Covestro’s interest in the U.S. PO Joint Venture represents ownership of an in-kind portion of the PO production of 680 thousand tons per year. We take, in-kind, the remaining PO production and all co-product production.
The European PO Joint Venture owns a PO/SM plant in which each partner is entitled to 50% of the annual in-kind cost-based PO and SM production.
We share ownership in the Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene JV LLC joint venture (the “Louisiana Joint Venture”) with Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC (“Sasol”). Under this arrangement, we have a 50% ownership interest in an ethane cracker, a low-density and linear-low density polyethylene plant, and associated infrastructure. Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, each partner provides pro-rata share of ethane feedstocks and off-takes pro-rata shares of cracker and polyethylene products in-kind. We operate the Louisiana Joint Venture assets and market the polyethylene off-take for all partners through our global sales team.
We account for the PO Joint Ventures and the Louisiana Joint Venture using the equity method. The joint ventures were formed solely for the benefit of the partners and do not manufacture for any other parties. We report the cost of our product off-take as Inventory and the equity loss as Cost of sales in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Related production cash flows are reported in the operating cash flow section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Our equity investment in the PO Joint Ventures and the Louisiana Joint Venture represents our share of the manufacturing plants and is decreased by recognition of our share of equity loss, which is equal to the depreciation of the assets of these joint ventures. Other changes in the investment balance are principally due to our additional capital contributions to these joint ventures to fund capital expenditures. Such contributions are reported in the investing cash flow section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Our product off-take of PO and its co-products from the PO Joint Ventures was 2.0 million, 2.2 million and 2.4 million tons in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our product off-take of ethylene and polyethylene produced from the Louisiana Joint Venture was 1.1 million, 1.2 million, and 1.0 million tons in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
Our redeemable non-controlling interests relate to shares of cumulative perpetual special stock (“redeemable non-controlling interest stock”) issued by our consolidated subsidiary, formerly known as A. Schulman, Inc. (“A. Schulman”). Holders of redeemable non-controlling interest stock are entitled to receive cumulative dividends at the rate of 6% per share and the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. Redeemable non-controlling interest stock may be redeemed at any time at the discretion of the holders and is reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets outside of permanent equity. Dividends on these shares are deducted from or added to the amount of Income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders if and when declared by the Company.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually in the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit with goodwill is less than its carrying amount. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Qualitative factors assessed for each of the reporting units include, but are not limited to, changes in long-term commodity prices, discount rates, competitive environments, planned capacity, cost factors such as raw material prices, and financial performance of the reporting units. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a quantitative test is required. If the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge equal to the excess would be recognized up to a maximum amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, we performed a qualitative impairment assessment of our reporting units, which indicated that it was more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units was greater than their carrying value including goodwill. Accordingly, a quantitative goodwill impairment test was not required.
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of emission allowances, various contracts, software costs, patents and trademarks, know-how, and in-process research and development costs. These assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives or over the term of the related agreement. We evaluate definite-lived intangible assets with the associated long-lived asset group for impairment whenever impairment indicators are present.
Research and Development
Research and Development
Research and development (“R&D”) costs are expensed when incurred. Subsidies for R&D are included in Other income (expense), net. Depreciation expense related to assets employed in R&D is included as a cost of R&D.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
The income tax for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) or directly in equity. In these cases, the applicable tax amount is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) or directly in equity, respectively.
Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts recognized for income tax purposes, as well as the net tax effects of net operating loss carryforwards. Valuation allowances are provided against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
We recognize uncertain income tax positions in our financial statements when we believe it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position or a portion thereof will be sustained upon examination. For a position that is more likely than not to be sustained, the benefit recognized is measured at the largest cumulative amount that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized.
Environmental Remediation Costs
Environmental Remediation Costs—Environmental remediation liabilities include liabilities related to sites we currently own, sites we no longer own, as well as sites where we have operated that belong to other parties. Liabilities for anticipated expenditures related to investigation and remediation of contaminated sites are accrued when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Only certain post-remediation monitoring costs, the timing of which can be determined with reasonable certainty, are discounted to present value.
Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligations—At some sites, we are legally obligated to decommission our plants upon site exit. Asset retirement obligations are recorded at the fair value using the present value of the estimated costs to retire the asset at the time the obligation is incurred. That cost, which is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset, is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful life of the related asset. Accretion expense in connection with the discounted liability is recognized over the estimated timeline to settle the obligation. Such depreciation and accretion expenses are included in Cost of sales.
Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement
Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement
Functional and Reporting Currency—Items included in the financial information of each of LyondellBasell N.V.’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”) and then translated to the U.S. dollar (“the reporting currency”) as follows:
Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;
Income and expenses for each income statement are translated at monthly average exchange rates; and
All resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate component within other comprehensive income (loss) (foreign currency translation adjustments).
Transactions and Balances—Foreign currency transactions are recorded in their respective functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are recognized in earnings.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition
Substantially all our revenues are derived from contracts with customers. We account for contracts when both parties have approved the contract and are committed to perform, the rights of the parties and payment terms have been identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability is probable.
Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied. This generally occurs at the point in time when performance obligations are fulfilled and control transfers to the customer. In most instances, control transfers upon transfer of risk of loss and title to the customer, which usually occurs when we ship products to the customer from our manufacturing facility. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods. Customer incentives are generally based on volumes purchased and recognized over the period earned. Sales, value-added, and other taxes that we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from the transaction price as they represent amounts collected on behalf of third parties. We apply the practical expedient to recognize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that we otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. Shipping and handling costs are treated as a fulfillment cost and not as a separate performance obligation.
We have marketing arrangements to off-take and sell the production of some of our joint ventures in return for a percentage of the price realized on the sales to the end customer. In such arrangements, when we obtain control of the product, revenue and cost of sales are presented on a gross basis. Otherwise, we recognize revenue, net of amounts due to the joint venture, which represents commissions earned.
Payments are typically required within a short period following the transfer of control of the product to the customer. We occasionally require customers to prepay purchases to ensure collectability. Such prepayments do not represent financing arrangements, since payment occurs within a short time frame. We apply the practical expedient which permits us to disregard the effects of a significant financing component when, at contract inception, we expect the period between the payment and fulfillment of the performance obligation will be one year or less.
Contract balances typically arise when a difference in timing between the transfer of control to the customer and receipt of consideration occurs. Our contract liabilities, which are reflected in our Consolidated Financial Statements as Accrued and other current liabilities, and Other liabilities, consist primarily of customer payments for products or services received before the transfer of control to the customer occurs.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation
We grant restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance share units (“PSUs”), and other cash and stock awards to employees as a form of compensation. Prior to 2024, we also granted stock option awards (“Stock options”). Our share-based compensation awards are accounted for as equity-classified awards with compensation expense based on the grant date fair value and recognized over the vesting period in the income statement. We use a straight-line vesting method for cliff-vested awards and a graded vesting method for ratable-vested awards. We have elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur for stock-based compensation. When options are exercised and awards are paid out, shares are issued from our treasury shares. The holders of unvested RSUs are entitled to nonforfeitable dividend equivalents settled in the form of cash payments, which are recognized as dividends in Retained earnings. Outstanding PSUs accrue dividend equivalent units, which will be converted to shares upon payment at the end of the performance period and are classified as Accrued and other current liabilities and Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Dividend equivalents for PSUs are also recorded in Retained earnings. See Notes 15 and 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Leases
Leases
Leases with a term longer than 12 months are recorded on the balance sheet as a lease asset and lease liability. If at inception of a contract, a lease is identified, we recognize a lease asset and a corresponding lease liability based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term, discounted using our incremental borrowing rate, unless an implicit rate is readily determinable. Lease payments include fixed and variable lease components derived from usage or market-based indices, such as the consumer price index. Other variable lease payments may fluctuate for a variety of reasons including usage, output, insurance or taxes. These variable amounts are expensed as incurred and not included in the lease assets or lease liabilities. Options to extend or terminate a lease are reflected in the lease payments and lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise those options. Leases are classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The majority of our leases are operating leases for which we recognize lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We apply the practical expedient to account for lease and associated non-lease components as a single lease component for all asset classes with the exception of utilities and pipeline assets within major manufacturing equipment. For these assets, non-lease components are separated from lease components and accounted for as normal operating expenses. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Pursuant to our risk management policies, we selectively enter into derivative transactions to manage market risk volatility associated with changes in commodity pricing, currency exchange rates and interest rates. Certain derivatives used for this purpose are designated as net investment hedges, cash flow hedges or fair value hedges. Derivative instruments are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet. Gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of derivative instruments not designated as hedges are recorded in earnings.
Cash flows from derivatives designated as hedges are reported in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows under the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items unless the derivative contract contains a significant financing element. Cash flows for derivatives with a significant financing element are classified as Cash flows from financing activities. Cash flows related to economic hedges are classified consistent with the cash flows of the economic hedged items.
Net Investment Hedges—We enter into foreign currency derivatives and foreign currency denominated debt to reduce the volatility in shareholders’ equity resulting from changes in currency exchange rates of our foreign subsidiaries with respect to the U.S. dollar. Our foreign currency derivatives consist of cross-currency contracts and forward exchange contracts.
We use the critical terms approach through the application of the spot method to assess hedge effectiveness at least quarterly. For derivatives designated as net investment hedges, gains or losses attributable to changes in spot foreign exchange rates over the designation period are reflected in foreign currency translation adjustments within other comprehensive income (loss). Recognition in earnings is delayed until the net investment is sold or liquidated. At that time, the amount recognized is reported in the same line item as the gain or loss on the liquidation of the hedged foreign operations. For our cross-currency swaps, the associated interest receipts and payments are recorded in Interest expense. For our foreign currency forward contracts, we amortize initial forward point values on a straight-line basis to interest expense over the life of the hedging instrument. We monitor on a quarterly basis for any over-hedged positions requiring de-designation and re-designation of the hedge to remove such over-hedged condition.
Cash Flow Hedges—We enter into cash flow hedges to manage the variability in cash flows of a future transaction. Our cash flow hedges include cross currency swaps, forward starting interest rate swaps and commodity swaps. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the gains and losses are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and released to earnings in the same line item and in the same period during which the hedged item affects earnings.
We use the critical terms and the quantitative long-haul methods to assess hedge effectiveness and monitor, at least quarterly, any change in effectiveness.
We have cross-currency swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges to reduce our exposure to the foreign currency exchange risk associated with certain intercompany loans. Under the terms of these contracts, we make interest payments in euros and receive interest in U.S. dollars. Upon the maturities of these contracts, we will pay the principal amount of the loans in euros and receive U.S. dollars from our counterparties.
We enter into forward-starting interest rate contracts to mitigate the risk of adverse changes in benchmark interest rates on future anticipated debt issuances.
We also execute commodity futures, options and swaps to manage the volatility of the commodity price related to anticipated purchases of raw materials and product sales. We enter into over-the-counter commodity swaps and options with one or more counterparties whereby we pay a predetermined fixed price and receive a price based on the average monthly rate of a specified index for the specified nominated volumes.
Fair Value Hedges—We use interest rate swaps as part of our current interest rate risk management strategy to achieve a desired proportion of variable versus fixed rate debt. Under these arrangements, we exchange fixed-rate for floating-rate interest payments to effectively convert our fixed-rate debt to floating-rate debt. For derivatives that have been designated as fair value hedges, the gains and losses of the derivatives and hedged items are recorded in earnings.
We use the long-haul method to assess hedge effectiveness using a regression analysis approach at least quarterly. We perform the regression analysis over an observation period of three years, utilizing data that is relevant to the hedge duration.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
We categorize assets and liabilities, measured at fair value, into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable. Level 3 inputs are model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.
Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver that is significant to the valuation. A measurement may therefore be classified within Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable.
Changes in Fair Value Levels—Management reviews the disclosures regarding fair value measurements at least quarterly. If an instrument classified as Level 1 subsequently ceases to be actively traded, it is transferred out of Level 1. In such cases, instruments are reclassified as Level 2, unless the measurement of its fair value requires the use of significant unobservable inputs, in which case it is reclassified as Level 3.
We use the following inputs and valuation techniques to estimate the fair value of our financial instruments disclosed in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cross-Currency Swaps—The fair value of our cross-currency swaps is calculated using the present value of future cash flows discounted using observable inputs such as known notional value amounts, yield curves, basis curves, as applicable, and with the foreign currency leg revalued using published spot and forward exchange rates on the valuation date.
Forward-Starting and Fixed-for-Floating Interest Rate Swaps—The fair value of our forward-starting and fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps is calculated using the present value of future cash flows using observable inputs such as benchmark interest rates and market yield curves.
Commodity Derivatives—The fair values of our commodity derivatives are measured using closing market prices of public exchanges and from third-party broker quotes and pricing providers.
The fair value of our commodity swaps classified as Level 2 is determined using a combination of observable and unobservable inputs. The observable inputs consist of future market values of various crude and heavy fuel oils, which are readily available through public data sources. The unobservable input, which is the estimated discount or premium used in the market pricing, is calculated using an internally-developed, multi-linear regression model based on the observable prices of the known components and their relationships to historical prices. A significant change in this unobservable input would not have a material impact on the fair value measurement of our Level 2 commodity swaps.
Forward Exchange Contracts—The fair value of our forward exchange contracts is based on forward market rates.
Equity Securities—The fair value of our investment in equity securities is based on the net asset value provided by the fund administrator.
Short-Term Debt—The fair value of short-term borrowings related to precious metal financing arrangements, accounted for as embedded derivatives, is determined based on the future price of the associated precious metal.
Long-Term Debt—The fair value of our senior and guaranteed notes is calculated using pricing data obtained from well-established and recognized vendors of market data for debt valuations.
Fair Value Measurements - Pension Assets
We use the following inputs and valuation techniques to estimate the fair value of our pension assets disclosed in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Common and Preferred Stock—Valued at the closing price reported on the market on which the individual securities are traded.
Fixed Income Securities—Certain securities that are not traded on an exchange are valued at the closing price reported by pricing services. Other securities are valued based on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings.
Commingled Funds—Valued based upon the net asset value of units of such commingled trust funds held at year end by the pension plans. Unit values are based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund derived from inputs principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data by correlation or other means.
Real Estate—Valued based upon the net asset value of units of the real estate fund or partnership held by the master trust at year end.
Hedge Funds—Valued based upon the unit values of such alternative investments held at year end by the pension plans. Unit values are based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund.
Private Equity—Valued based upon the unit values of such alternative investments held at year end by the pension plans. Unit values are based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund. Certain securities held in the fund are valued at the closing price reported on an exchange or other established quotation service for over-the-counter securities. Other assets held in the fund are valued based on the most recent financial statements prepared by the fund manager.
Convertible Securities—Valued at the quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets.
U.S. Government Securities—Certain securities, including Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities, are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded.
Cash and Cash Equivalents—Valued at the quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Non-U.S. Insurance Arrangements—Valued based upon the estimated cash surrender value of the underlying insurance contract, which is derived from an actuarial determination of the discounted benefits cash flows.
Pension Plans
Pension Plans—We have funded and unfunded defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. For the defined benefit plans, a projected benefit obligation is calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. Pension costs primarily represent the increase in the actuarial present value of the obligation for pension benefits based on employee service during the year and the interest on this obligation in respect of employee service in previous years, net of expected return on plan assets.
Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to equity and are reflected in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the period in which they arise.
Other Post-Employment Obligations
Other Post-Employment Obligations—Certain employees are entitled to post-retirement medical benefits upon retirement. The entitlement to these benefits is usually conditional on the employee remaining in service up to retirement age and the completion of a minimum service period. The expected costs of these benefits are accrued over the period of employment applying the same accounting methodology used for defined benefit plans.
Termination Benefits
Termination Benefits—Contractual termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated due to an event specified in the provisions of a social/labor plan or statutory law. A liability is recognized for one-time termination benefits when we are committed to (i) make payments and the number of affected employees and the benefits to be received are known to both parties, and (ii) terminating the employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal and can reasonably estimate such amount. Benefits falling due more than 12 months after the balance sheet date are discounted to present value.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Supply Chain Finance Arrangements
Supply Chain Finance Arrangements
We facilitate a voluntary supply chain finance program that provides suppliers, at their sole discretion, the opportunity to sell their receivables due from us to a participating financial intermediary in order to be paid earlier than our contracted payment terms. We are not a party to any agreement between our suppliers and the financial intermediary. When a supplier utilizes the program and receives an early payment from the financial intermediary, the supplier takes a discount on the invoice. We pay the financial intermediary the full amount of the invoice on the contractually agreed upon due date. The majority of the suppliers using the program are on 90-day payment terms. There is no economic impact to the Company from a supplier’s decision to take an early payment. No guarantees are provided by us or any of our subsidiaries under the program.
Recently Adopted Guidance and Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted
Recently Adopted Guidance
Segment Disclosures—In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The guidance improves the disclosures about a public entity’s reportable segments and addresses requests from investors for additional, detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The adoption of this ASU at December 31, 2024 did not have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted as of December 31, 2024
Expense Disaggregation Disclosures—In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This guidance requires incremental disclosures about specific expense categories, including but not limited to, purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization and selling expenses. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted, and the amendments may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements as the guidance relates only to disclosure.
Income Tax Disclosures—In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The guidance requires companies to disclose certain specific categories in the rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet the quantitative threshold of 5% of the expected tax using the applicable statutory income tax rate. There is also a required disclosure to provide the net income taxes paid or received disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes with jurisdictions to be separately disclosed if the jurisdiction is 5% or more of the total net income taxes paid or received. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Earlier adoption is permitted. We intend to adopt the new guidance to our Income Tax Disclosures in 2025, when effective. There is no material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Supplier Finance Program
The following table summarizes the activity in our supply chain financing program included in Accounts Payable-Trade:
Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars2024
Confirmed obligations outstanding at the beginning of the year$65 
Invoices confirmed during the year767 
Confirmed invoices paid during the year(691)
Confirmed obligations outstanding at the end of the year$141 
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Revenues (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of revenue
Revenues disaggregated by key products are summarized below:
Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Sales and other operating revenues:
Olefins and co-products$3,889 $3,508 $4,782 
Polyethylene7,583 7,587 9,694 
Polypropylene6,287 5,642 7,458 
Propylene oxide and derivatives2,357 2,287 3,097 
Oxyfuels and related products5,074 5,640 5,482 
Intermediate chemicals2,693 2,864 4,012 
Compounding and solutions3,616 3,686 4,197 
Refined products8,080 9,179 10,975 
Other723 714 754 
Total$40,302 $41,107 $50,451 
The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by geography, based upon the location of the customer:
Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Sales and other operating revenues:
United States$19,467 $20,003 $24,789 
Germany2,410 2,547 3,555 
China2,375 2,164 2,533 
Mexico1,757 1,642 2,042 
Italy1,418 1,365 1,737 
Japan1,338 1,749 1,954 
France1,069 1,091 1,366 
Poland923 905 1,271 
The Netherlands724 805 1,178 
Other8,821 8,836 10,026 
Total$40,302 $41,107 $50,451 
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Related Party Transactions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Summary of related party transactions
These transactions are summarized as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
The Company billed related parties for:
Sales of products$634 $614 $1,012 
Shared service agreements10 
Total$644 $618 $1,014 
Related parties billed the Company for:
Sales of products$3,899 $3,673 $4,837 
Shared service agreements40 79 94 
Total$3,939 $3,752 $4,931 
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Inventories (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventory
Inventories consisted of the following components at December 31:
Millions of dollars20242023
Finished goods$3,014 $3,134 
Work-in-process145 182 
Raw materials and supplies1,499 1,449 
Total inventories$4,658 $4,765 
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Components of property, plant and equipment, at cost, and the related accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment—The components of property, plant and equipment, at cost, and the related accumulated depreciation are as follows at December 31:
Millions of dollarsEstimated Useful Life (years)20242023
Land$280 $327 
Major manufacturing equipment2514,303 14,875 
Buildings302,508 2,513 
Light equipment and instrumentation5-203,471 3,793 
Office furniture1521 21 
Major turnarounds4-71,803 1,888 
Information system equipment3-570 67 
Construction in progress1,718 1,422 
Total property, plant and equipment24,174 24,906 
Less accumulated depreciation(9,108)(9,359)
Property, plant and equipment, net$15,066 $15,547 
Components of intangible assets, at cost, and the related amortization
Intangible Assets—The components of identifiable intangible assets, at cost, and the related accumulated amortization are as follows at December 31:
 20242023
Millions of dollarsCostAccumulated
Amortization
NetCostAccumulated
Amortization
Net
Emission allowances$744 $(525)$219 $760 $(514)$246 
Customer relationships309 (125)184 317 (108)209 
Software costs188 (86)102 161 (63)98 
Other728 (656)72 736 (648)88 
Total intangible assets$1,969 $(1,392)$577 $1,974 $(1,333)$641 
Depreciation and amortization by major asset class
Depreciation and Amortization Expense—Depreciation and amortization expense is summarized as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Property, plant and equipment$1,323 $1,303 $1,033 
PO Joint Ventures and Louisiana Joint Venture118 148 155 
Emission allowances
Customer relationships21 20 19 
Software costs23 17 14 
Other29 38 38 
Total depreciation and amortization$1,522 $1,534 $1,267 
Changes in asset retirement obligations
The changes in our asset retirement obligations are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Beginning balance$311 $305 
Liabilities settled(6)(5)
Changes in estimates— 
Accretion expense10 
Effects of exchange rate changes(2)
Ending balance$315 $311 
Schedule of goodwill
Goodwill—The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of the Company’s reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Millions of dollarsO&P -
Americas
O&P -
EAI
I&DAPSTechnologyTotal
December 31, 2022$162 $86 $201 $1,370 $$1,827 
Reallocation of goodwill315 269 — (584)— — 
Acquisitions— — — 31 — 31 
Assets held for sale— — (14)— — (14)
Impairment charge— — — (252)— (252)
Foreign currency translation adjustments— 25 28 — 55 
December 31, 2023477 380 215 567 1,647 
Foreign currency translation adjustments(5)(25)(6)(50)— (86)
December 31, 2024$472 $355 $209 $517 $$1,561 
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Equity Investments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of equity method investments
Our principal equity investments are as follows at December 31:
Percent of Ownership20242023
Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas
Louisiana Joint Venture50.00 %50.00 %
Indelpro S.A. de C.V. 49.00 %49.00 %
Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International
Basell Orlen Polyolefins Sp. Z.o.o. 50.00 %50.00 %
PolyMirae Co. Ltd. 50.00 %50.00 %
Bora LyondellBasell Petrochemical Co. Ltd.50.00 %50.00 %
National Petrochemical Industrial Company35.00 %— %
HMC Polymers Company Ltd. 28.56 %28.56 %
Al-Waha Petrochemicals Ltd. 25.00 %25.00 %
Saudi Ethylene & Polyethylene Company Ltd. 25.00 %25.00 %
Saudi Polyolefins Company25.00 %25.00 %
Intermediates and Derivatives
U.S. PO Joint Venture60.62 %60.62 %
European PO JV50.00 %50.00 %
Ningbo ZRCC Lyondell Chemical Co. Ltd. 26.65 %26.65 %
Schedule of changes in equity investments
The following table summarizes changes in our equity investments:
Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Beginning balance$3,907 $4,295 
Capital contributions113 54 
Loss from equity investments(217)(20)
Acquisition of equity investments551 102 
Distribution of earnings, net of tax(122)(169)
Depreciation of PO Joint Ventures and Louisiana Joint Venture(118)(148)
Impairments(13)(192)
Currency exchange effects(26)
Other46 (24)
Ending balance$4,121 $3,907 
Schedule of balance sheet information of equity investments
Summarized balance sheet information of our investments accounted for under the equity method (presented on a 100% basis) at December 31 are as follows:
Millions of dollars20242023
Current assets$3,230 $3,622 
Noncurrent assets8,517 10,810 
Total assets11,747 14,432 
Current liabilities1,637 2,903 
Noncurrent liabilities1,064 2,300 
Net assets$9,046 $9,229 
Schedule of income statement information of equity method investments
Summarized income statement information of our investments accounted for under the equity method (presented on a 100% basis) are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Revenues$13,113 $12,540 $15,435 
Cost of sales(12,669)(12,044)(14,900)
Gross profit444 496 535 
Net operating expenses(614)(514)(519)
Operating (loss) income(170)(18)16 
Interest income26 23 
Interest expense(148)(131)(24)
Foreign currency translation(17)(1)(1)
Other expense, net(3)(23)(26)
Loss before income taxes(312)(150)(28)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes(252)22 (1)
Net loss$(564)$(128)$(29)
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Prepaid Expenses, Other Current Assets and Other Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets disclosure
The components of Prepaid expenses and other current assets were as follows at December 31:
Millions of dollars20242023
Assets held for sale$— $444 
Income tax receivable79 268 
VAT receivables179 214 
Financial derivatives210 184 
Renewable identification numbers127 113 
Advances to suppliers83 90 
Prepaid insurance36 36 
Other214 126 
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$928 $1,475 
The components of Other assets were as follows at December 31:
Millions of dollars20242023
Deferred tax assets$259 $196 
Company-owned life insurance46 48 
Financial derivatives75 45 
Pension assets56 39 
Other252 249 
Total other assets$688 $577 
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Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Schedule of accrued liabilities
Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following components at December 31:
Millions of dollars20242023
Payroll and benefits$517 $497 
Operating lease liabilities355 360 
Renewable identification numbers132 220 
Financial derivatives71 242 
Taxes other than income taxes199 183 
Contract liabilities110 175 
Income taxes311 143 
Product sales rebates132 140 
Interest127 123 
Liabilities held for sale— 120 
Asset Retirement Obligations113 
Other289 232 
Total accrued and other current liabilities$2,356 $2,436 
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Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of long-term debt
Long-term loans, notes and other debt, net of unamortized discount, debt issuance cost and cumulative fair value hedging adjustments, consisted of the following at December 31:
Millions of dollars20242023
Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75%
$— $775 
Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($15 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)
975 975 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1%
300 300 
Issued by LYB International Finance B.V.:
Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($18 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)
726 726 
Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($9 million of discount; $8 million of debt issuance cost)
983 982 
Issued by LYB International Finance II B.V.:
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, €500 million, 0.875% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)
515 542 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($2 million of discount; $1 million of debt issuance cost)
584 585 
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, €500 million, 1.625% ($3 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)
514 542 
Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $500 million, 1.25% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)
487 481 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 3.375% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)
123 124 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 2.25% ($2 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)
473 474 
Guaranteed Notes due 2033, $500 million, 5.625% ($5 million of debt issuance cost)
495 495 
Guaranteed Notes due 2034, $750 million, 5.5% ($5 million of discount, $7 million of debt issuance cost)
738 — 
Guaranteed Notes due 2040, $750 million, 3.375% ($1 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost)
742 742 
Guaranteed Notes due 2049, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($14 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)
976 976 
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($6 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)
982 975 
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, $1,000 million, 3.625% ($2 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)
918 916 
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, $500 million, 3.8% ($4 million of discount; $5 million of debt issuance cost)
482 483 
Other17 22 
Total11,030 11,115 
Less current maturities(498 )(782 )
Long-term debt$10,532 $10,333 
Fair value hedging adjustments associated with the fair value hedge accounting of our fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps for the applicable periods are as follows:
Millions of dollarsGains (Losses)Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt
Year Ended December 31,December 31,
2024202320242023
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, 1.25%
$(5)$(5)$$
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, 0.875%
(4)(5)
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5%
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 3.375%
(4)18 17 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 2.25%
(4)21 20 
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, 1.625%
(2)(8)
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, 4.2%
(7)(4)
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, 3.625%
(2)(18)70 72 
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, 3.8%
(2)
Total$(13)$(48)$134 $147 
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Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Maturities of operating lease liabilities
Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024, are as follows:
Millions of dollars
2025$410 
2026337 
2027286 
2028199 
2029117 
Thereafter818 
Total lease payments2,167 
Less: Imputed interest(393)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,774 
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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Summary of fair value of outstanding financial instruments
Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The following table summarizes financial instruments outstanding for the periods presented that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Fair Value
Millions of dollarsDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023Balance Sheet Classification
Assets—
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$14 $Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Commodities— Other assets
Foreign currency146 44 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Foreign currency66 45 Other assets
Interest rates16 38 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities18 98 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Commodities— Other assets
Foreign currency16 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total$285 $229 
Liabilities—
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$14 $109 Accrued and other current liabilities
Commodities33 Other liabilities
Foreign currency40 Accrued and other current liabilities
Foreign currency— 32 Other liabilities
Interest rates36 31 Accrued and other current liabilities
Interest rates146 172 Other liabilities
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities11 52 Accrued and other current liabilities
Foreign currency10 Accrued and other current liabilities
Total$222 $479 
Summary of the carrying value and estimated fair value of non-derivative financial instruments
Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our Short-term precious metal financings and Long-term debt:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
 Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Millions of dollars
Precious metal financings$119 $122 $117 $114 
Long-term debt10,521 9,048 10,316 9,225 
Total$10,640 $9,170 $10,433 $9,339 
Summary of commodity derivatives
The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding commodity derivative instruments:
Notional Amount
Millions of unitsDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023Unit of MeasureMaturity Date
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Natural gas62 72 MMBtu
2025 to 2027
Ethane14 18 Bbl2025 to 2026
Power— MWhs
2025 to 2027
Refined products— Bbl2025
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Crude oil— 12 Bbl2025
Refined products16 Bbl2025 to 2026
Precious metals— Troy Ounces2025
Renewable Identification Numbers— 59 RINsN/A
Summary of interest rate derivatives
The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding interest rate derivative instruments:
Notional Amount
Millions of dollarsDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023Maturity Date
Cash flow hedges$— $200 N/A
Fair value hedges2,158 2,171 2025to2031
Summary of foreign currency derivatives
The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding foreign currency derivative instruments:
Notional Amount
Millions of dollarsDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2023Maturity Date
Net investment hedges$3,256 $3,289 2025to2030
Cash flow hedges300 1,150 2027
Not designated772 555 2025
Summary of the impact of financial instruments on earnings and other comprehensive income
Impact on Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income (loss)—The following tables summarize the pre-tax effect of derivative and non-derivative instruments recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCI”), the gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to earnings and additional gains (losses) recognized directly in earnings:
 Effect of Derivative Instruments
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
Balance SheetIncome Statement
Millions of dollarsGain (Loss)
Recognized
in AOCI
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI to Income
Additional
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Income
Income Statement
Classification
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$(2)$$— Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities11 129 — Cost of sales
Foreign currency206 (35)59 Interest expense
Interest rates11 (64)Interest expense
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities— — (21)Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities— — 53 Cost of sales
Foreign currency— — 43 Other income (expense), net
Total$226 $102 $70 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
Balance SheetIncome Statement
Millions of dollarsGain (Loss)
Recognized
in AOCI
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI to Income
Additional
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Income
Income Statement
Classification
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$(2)$— $— Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities(157)33 — Cost of sales
Foreign currency(142)31 70 Interest expense
Interest rates17 (20)Interest expense
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities— — 188 Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities— — (130)Cost of sales
Foreign currency— — (29)Other income (expense), net
Total$(284)$69 $79 
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
Balance SheetIncome Statement
Millions of dollarsGain (Loss)
Recognized
in AOCI
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI to Income
Additional
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Income
Income Statement
Classification
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$21 $(59)$— Cost of sales
Foreign currency308 (75)69 Interest expense
Interest rates296 (227)Interest expense
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities— — 72 Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities— — (22)Cost of sales
Foreign currency— — (60)Other income (expense), net
Total$625 $(128)$(168)
v3.25.0.1
Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of projected benefit obligations, schedule of plan assets and the funded status of defined benefit and other postretirement benefit plans
Pension Benefits—The following tables provide a reconciliation of projected benefit obligations, plan assets and the funded status of our U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans:
 Year Ended December 31,
 20242023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of period$1,155 $1,363 $1,140 $1,276 
Service cost52 21 51 22 
Interest cost62 52 57 51 
Actuarial loss (gain)60 88 (13)19 
Benefits paid(97)(59)(80)(53)
Participant contributions— — 
Settlement— (3)— (1)
Foreign exchange effects— (75)— 47 
Benefit obligation, end of period1,232 1,389 1,155 1,363 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period960 705 1,021 733 
Actual return on plan assets130 112 10 (53)
Company contributions43 51 51 
Benefits paid(97)(59)(80)(53)
Participant contributions— — 
Settlement— (3)— (1)
Foreign exchange effects— (38)— 26 
Fair value of plan assets, end of period1,036 770 960 705 
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period$(196)$(619)$(195)$(658)
The following tables provide a reconciliation of benefit obligations of our unfunded other post-retirement benefit plans:
 Year Ended December 31,
 20242023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of period$142 $39 $153 $41 
Service cost— 
Interest cost
Actuarial loss (gain) 15 — (4)
Benefits paid(24)(1)(25)(1)
Participant contributions— — 
Foreign exchange effects— (4)— — 
Benefit obligation, end of period139 52 142 39 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period— — — — 
Employer contributions19 19 
Participant contributions— — 
Benefits paid(24)(1)(25)(1)
Fair value of plan assets, end of period— — — — 
Funded status, end of period$(139)$(52)$(142)$(39)
Schedule of amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of the following:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Prepaid benefit cost, long-term$— $56 $— $39 
Accrued benefit liability, current— (30)— (30)
Accrued benefit liability, long-term(196)(645)(195)(667)
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period$(196)$(619)$(195)$(658)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Accrued benefit liability, current$(13)$(1)$(14)$(1)
Accrued benefit liability, long-term(126)(51)(128)(38)
Funded status, end of period$(139)$(52)$(142)$(39)
Schedule of amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss include the following:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Actuarial and investment loss$276 $94 $303 $140 
Prior service cost — 23 — 27 
Balance, end of period$276 $117 $303 $167 
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Actuarial and investment income$61 $$79 $21 
Prior service cost — (1)— (1)
Balance, end of period$61 $$79 $20 
Schedule of accumulated benefit obligations for defined benefit plans
The following additional information is presented for our U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plans$1,204 $1,268 $1,129 $1,252 
Schedule of projected benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets
Pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets are summarized as follows:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Projected benefit obligations$1,232 $793 $1,155 $839 
Fair value of assets1,036 118 960 142 
Schedule of accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets are summarized as follows:
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Accumulated benefit obligations$1,201 $593 $1,129 $718 
Fair value of assets1,033 960 109 
Schedule of the components of net periodic costs
Components of net periodic pension costs for our U.S. and non-U.S. plans are as follows:
 U.S. Plans
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Service cost$52 $51 $48 
Interest cost62 57 48 
Expected return on plan assets(65)(69)(97)
Settlement loss— — 103 
Actuarial loss amortization20 18 20 
Net periodic benefit cost$69 $57 $122 
 Non-U.S. Plans
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Service cost$21 $22 $35 
Interest cost52 51 26 
Expected return on plan assets(28)(28)(18)
Prior service cost amortization
Actuarial loss (gain) amortization(1)
Net periodic benefit cost$53 $47 $53 
The components of net periodic other post-retirement costs are as follows:
 U.S. Plans
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Service cost$— $$
Interest cost
Actuarial gain amortization(9)(10)(5)
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(1)$(2)$
 Non-U.S. Plans
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Service cost$$$
Interest cost
Actuarial gain amortization(1)(1)— 
Net periodic benefit cost$$$
Schedule of actual and target allocation of plan assets
The actual and target asset allocations for our plans are as follows:
 20242023
ActualTargetActualTarget
Canada
Fixed income100 %100 %100 %100 %
United Kingdom—Lyondell Chemical Plans
Equity securities25 %25 %39 %38 %
Fixed income75 %75 %61 %62 %
United Kingdom—Basell Plans
Equity securities25 %25 %26 %25 %
Fixed income75 %75 %74 %75 %
United Kingdom—A. Schulman Plans
Equity securities and growth assets26 %25 %27 %25 %
Fixed income and matching assets74 %75 %73 %75 %
United States
Equity securities39 %40 %40 %40 %
Fixed income48 %45 %41 %45 %
Alternatives13 %15 %19 %15 %
Schedule of future expected benefit payments
As of December 31, 2024, future expected benefit payments by our pension plans which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are as follows:
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.
2025$165 $63 
202697 65 
202798 65 
2028100 66 
2029100 69 
2030 through 2034506 364 
As of December 31, 2024, future expected benefit payments by our other post-retirement benefit plans, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, were as follows:
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.
2025$13 $
202614 
202713 
202813 
202913 
2030 through 203456 
Schedule of assumptions used
The weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities for our pension plans were as follows at December 31:
 20242023
 U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Discount rate5.35 %3.66 %5.80 %4.00 %
Rate of compensation increase4.66 %3.36 %4.68 %3.58 %
Cash balance interest credit rate4.36 %— %4.54 %— %
The weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs for our pension plans were as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
 U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Discount rate5.80 %4.00 %5.50 %3.99 %2.80 %1.45 %
Expected return on plan assets7.25 %4.14 %7.25 %3.57 %7.25 %1.85 %
Rate of compensation increase4.68 %3.58 %4.65 %2.66 %4.74 %2.64 %
The following tables set forth the assumed health care cost trend rates for our U.S. and Non-U.S. Plans:
 U.S. Plans
 December 31,
 20242023
Immediate trend rate6.5 %6.3 %
Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline)4.5 %4.5 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate20332031
Non-U.S. Plans
CanadaFrance
December 31,December 31,
2024202320242023
Immediate trend rate4.5 %4.5 %5.0 %4.8 %
Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline)4.5 %4.5 %5.0 %4.8 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate— — — — 
The weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities for our other post-retirement benefit plans were as follows:
 December 31,
 20242023
 U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Discount rate5.24 %3.53 %5.74 %4.36 %
Rate of compensation increase4.09 %— 4.13 %— 
The weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit costs for our other post-retirement benefit plans were as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
 U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Discount rate5.74 %4.36 %5.44 %3.95 %2.75 %1.47 %
Rate of compensation increase4.13 %— 4.16 %— 4.18 %— 
Schedule of pension investments measured at fair value
The pension investments that are measured at fair value are summarized below:
 December 31, 2024
Millions of dollarsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
U.S.
Common and preferred stock$64 $64 $— $— 
Commingled funds measured at net asset value459 
Fixed income securities97 — 97 — 
Real estate measured at net asset value63 
Hedge funds measured at net asset value20 
Private equity measured at net asset value46 
U.S. government securities253 253 — — 
Cash and cash equivalents26 26 — — 
Total U.S. Pension Assets$1,028 $343 $97 $— 
 December 31, 2024
Millions of dollarsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Non-U.S.
Insurance arrangements$531 $— $— $531 
Commingled funds measured at net asset value237 
Cash and cash equivalents— — 
Total Non-U.S. Pension Assets$769 $$— $531 
 December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
U.S.
Common and preferred stock$155 $155 $— $— 
Commingled funds measured at net asset value342 
Fixed income securities53 — 53 — 
Real estate measured at net asset value80 
Hedge funds measured at net asset value42 
Private equity measured at net asset value65 
U.S. government securities206 206 — — 
Cash and cash equivalents40 40 — — 
Total U.S. Pension Assets$983 $401 $53 $— 
 December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Non-U.S.
Insurance arrangements$474 $— $— $474 
Commingled funds measured at net asset value228 
Cash and cash equivalents— — 
Total Non-U.S. Pension Assets$703 $$— $474 
Fair value measurements of investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share
The fair value measurements of the investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:
Millions of dollarsFair
Value
Unfunded
Commitments
Remaining
Life
Redemption Frequency
(if currently eligible)
Trade to
Settlement
Terms
Redemption
Notice Period
U.S.
Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity$187 $— N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 to 4 days
Commingled fund investing in International Equity155 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 days
Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income117 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 to 7 days
Real Estate63 10 10 yearsquarterly
15 to 25 days
45 to 90 days
Hedge Funds20 — N/Aquarterly
10 to 30 days
20 to 90 days
Private Equity46 13 10 yearsNot eligibleN/AN/A
Total U.S.$588 $23 
Millions of dollarsFair
Value
Unfunded
Commitments
Remaining
Life
Redemption Frequency
(if currently eligible)
Trade to
Settlement
Terms
Redemption
Notice
Period
Non-U.S.
Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity$21 $— N/A
1 to 7 days
1 to 3 days
1 to 3 days
Commingled fund investing in International Equity23 — N/A
1 to 7 days
1 to 3 days
1 to 3 days
Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income193 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 days
Total Non-U.S.$237 $— 
The fair value measurements of the investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share as of December 31, 2023 are as follows:
Millions of dollarsFair
Value
Unfunded
Commitments
Remaining
Life
Redemption Frequency
(if currently eligible)
Trade to
Settlement
Terms
Redemption
Notice Period
U.S.
Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity$168 $— N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 to 4 days
Commingled fund investing in International Equity68 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 days
Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income106 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 to 7 days
Real Estate80 11 10 yearsquarterly
15 to 25 days
45 to 90 days
Hedge Funds42 — N/Aquarterly
10 to 30 days
20 to 90 days
Private Equity65 14 10 yearsNot eligibleN/AN/A
Total U.S.$529 $25 
Millions of dollarsFair
Value
Unfunded
Commitments
Remaining
Life
Redemption Frequency
(if currently eligible)
Trade to
Settlement
Terms
Redemption
Notice 
Period
Non-U.S.
Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity$23 $— N/A
1 to 7 days
1 to 3 days
1 to 3 days
Commingled fund investing in International Equity24 — N/A
1 to 7 days
1 to 3 days
1 to 3 days
Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income181 — N/Adaily
1 to 3 days
3 days
Total Non-U.S.$228 $— 
Company contributions to employee savings plans
The following table provides the Company contributions to the Employee Savings Plans:
 Company Contributions
 202420232022
Millions of dollarsU.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Employee Savings Plans$60 $11 $57 $$53 $
v3.25.0.1
Incentive and Share-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Summary of compensation expense and associated tax benefits
Total share-based compensation expense and the associated tax benefits are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Compensation Expense:
Restricted stock units$60 $44 $33 
Stock options10 
Performance share units27 37 29 
Total$91 $91 $70 
Tax Benefit:
Restricted stock units$14 $10 $
Stock options
Performance share units
Total$21 $21 $17 
Summary of restricted stock unit activity
The following table summarizes RSU activity for the year:
Number of
Units
 (in thousands)
Weighted Average
 Grant Date Fair Value
(per share)
Outstanding at January 1, 2024994 $96.67 
Granted785 95.78 
Vested(481)98.95 
Forfeited(62)99.32 
Outstanding at December 31, 20241,236 $95.09 
Weighted average fair value assumptions used to value stock options
The weighted average fair value of Stock options granted and the assumptions used in estimating those fair values are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Weighted average fair value$24.85$24.27
Fair value assumptions:
Dividend yield5.0 %4.3 %
Expected volatility
39.9-40.2%
39.1-40.7%
Risk-free interest rate
3.5-4.7%
1.9-4.2%
Weighted average expected term, in years5.75.4
Summary of stock option activity
The following table summarizes Stock option activity:
Number of
Shares
(in thousands)
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(millions of
dollars)
Outstanding at January 1, 20242,644$90.01 
Granted— — 
Exercised(631)84.98 
Forfeited(29)92.78 
Expired(41)99.87 
Outstanding at December 31, 20241,943 $91.40 5.1 years$— 
Exercisable at December 31, 20241,555 $90.73 4.4 years$— 
Weighted average fair value assumptions used to value PSUs
The weighted average fair value and the assumptions used in estimating those fair value using a Monte-Carlo simulation are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Weighted average fair value$133.75 $128.95 $122.15
Fair value assumptions:
Expected volatility of LyondellBasell N.V. common stock28.60 %
38.04%
48.71%
Expected volatility of peer companies
24.68-43.42%
22.82-52.73%
23.12-61.28%
Average correlation coefficient of peer companies0.56
0.52
0.59
Risk-free interest rate4.47 %
4.39%
1.69 %
Summary of performance share unit activity
The following table summarizes PSU activity:
Number of
Units
 (in thousands)
Weighted Average
 Grant Date Fair Value (per share)
Outstanding at January 1, 2024853 $116.39 
Granted716 108.56 
Vested (538)117.39 
Forfeited(42)100.95 
Outstanding at December 31, 2024989 $101.94 
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of components of the provision for income taxes
The significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Current:
U.S. federal$430 $261 $250 
Non-U.S.198 160 205 
State49 37 58 
Total current677 458 513 
Deferred:
U.S. federal(172)77 369 
Non-U.S.(279)(36)(12)
State14 12 
Total deferred(437)43 369 
Provision for income taxes before tax effects of other comprehensive income240 501 882 
Tax effects of elements of other comprehensive income:
Pension and post-retirement liabilities(1)(36)125 
Financial derivatives38 (29)57 
Foreign currency translation44 (28)59 
Total income tax expense in comprehensive income$321 $408 $1,123 
Schedule of income before taxes and schedule of effective income tax reconciliation
The following table reconciles the expected tax expense (benefit) at the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the total income tax provision as calculated:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Income (loss) before income taxes:
U.S.$1,685 $1,958 $3,289 
Non-U.S.(82)669 1,487 
Total$1,603 $2,627 $4,776 
Income tax at U.S. statutory rate$337 $552 $1,003 
Increase (reduction) resulting from:
Non-U.S. income/(loss) taxed at different statutory rates(102)27 
Return to accrual adjustments(26)(22)16 
State income taxes, net of federal benefit57 33 60 
Exempt income(101)(203)(213)
Uncertain tax positions18 21 (74)
Patent box ruling— (31)— 
Non-deductible impairment28 62 14 
Audit settlement— 46 — 
Foreign currency gain or loss(27)(6)
Cross border tax effects19 14 12 
Other, net37 17 43 
Income tax provision$240 $501 $882 
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities
The deferred tax effects of tax loss, credit and interest carryforwards (“tax attributes”) and the tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements, reduced by a valuation allowance where appropriate, are presented below.
 December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated tax depreciation$2,342 $2,562 
Investment in joint venture partnerships455 486 
Inventory194 227 
Operating lease assets330 334 
Other liabilities78 134 
Total deferred tax liabilities$3,399 $3,743 
Deferred tax assets:
Tax attributes$420 $307 
Employee benefit plans248 259 
Operating lease liabilities387 383 
Other assets203 182 
Total deferred tax assets1,258 1,131 
Deferred tax asset valuation allowances(135)(78)
Net deferred tax assets1,123 1,053 
Net deferred tax liabilities$2,276 $2,690 
Balance sheet classification is presented in the following table:
 December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Deferred tax assets—long-term$259 $196 
Deferred tax liabilities—long-term2,535 2,886 
Net deferred tax liabilities$2,276 $2,690 
Schedule of the expiration of the tax attributes and the related deferred tax assets
The scheduled expiration of the tax attributes and the related deferred tax assets, before valuation allowance, as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:
Millions of dollarsTax
Attributes
Deferred Tax
on Tax
Attributes
2025$22 $
202613 
202719 
202820 
202915 
Thereafter549 53 
Indefinite1,330 351 
Total$1,968 $420 
Schedule of deferred tax assets of tax attributes by jurisdiction
The tax attributes are primarily related to operations in the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and France. The related deferred tax assets by primary jurisdictions are shown below:
 December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
United States$114 $151 $84 
Germany107 
United Kingdom105 91 45 
The Netherlands35 18 13 
France21 23 $46 
Other38 21 15 
Total$420 $307 $210 
Schedule of valuation allowance by jurisdiction
A summary of the valuation allowances by primary jurisdiction is shown below, reflecting the valuation allowances for all the net deferred tax assets, including deferred tax assets for tax attributes and other temporary differences.
 December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Germany$43 $$— 
United Kingdom30 30 29 
United States24 15 11 
France21 23 22 
Other17 
Total$135 $78 $66 
Schedule of unrecognized tax benefits
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits included on our Consolidated Balance Sheet:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of period$288 $271 $327 
Additions for tax positions of current year14 37 22 
Additions for tax positions of prior years15 13 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(15)(22)(91)
Settlements (payments/refunds)(66)— — 
Unrecognized tax benefit, end of period$236 $288 $271 
Summary of income tax examinations
A summary of the years open to examination in our primary jurisdictions is as follows:
JurisdictionOpen Tax Years
France2019 and later
Germany2008 and later
Italy2014 and later
The Netherlands2019 and later
United Kingdom2022 and later
United States2014 and later
v3.25.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of environmental loss contingencies
The following table summarizes the activity in our accrued environmental liability included in Accrued and other current liabilities and Other liabilities:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Beginning balance$124 $127 
Changes in estimates29 
Amounts paid(10)(9)
Foreign exchange effects(3)
Ending balance$140 $124 
v3.25.0.1
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests - Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests [Abstract]  
Dividends declared
Dividend Distributions—The following table summarizes the dividends paid to common shareholders in the periods presented:
Millions of dollars, except per share amountsDividend Per
Ordinary
Share
Aggregate
Dividends
Paid
Date of Record
For the year 2024:
March$1.25 $408 March 4, 2024
June1.34 438 June 3, 2024
September1.34 437 August 26, 2024
December1.34 437 December 2, 2024
$5.27 $1,720 
For the year 2023:
March$1.19 $389 March 6, 2023
June1.25 408 May 30, 2023
September 1.25 407 August 28, 2023
December1.25 406 November 27, 2023
$4.94 $1,610 
Schedule of share repurchase programs
The following table summarizes our share repurchase activity for the periods presented:
Millions of dollars, except shares and per share amountsShares
Repurchased
Average
Purchase
Price
Total Purchase Price, Including Commissions and Fees
For the year 2024:
2024 Share Repurchase Authorization2,236,348 $88.42 $198 
2,236,348 $88.42 $198 
For the year 2023:
2022 Share Repurchase Authorization1,365,898 $88.98 $122 
2023 Share Repurchase Authorization983,309 90.99 89 
2,349,207 $89.82 $211 
For the year 2022:
2021 Share Repurchase Authorization2,111,538 $97.72 $206 
2022 Share Repurchase Authorization2,286,216 87.50 200 
4,397,754 $92.41 $406 
Schedule of changes in ordinary and treasury shares outstanding during the period
Ordinary Shares—The changes in the outstanding amounts of ordinary shares are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Ordinary shares outstanding:
Beginning balance324,483,402 325,723,567 329,536,389 
Share-based compensation1,278,115 793,984 291,104 
Employee stock purchase plan364,663 315,058 293,828 
Purchase of ordinary shares(2,236,348)(2,349,207)(4,397,754)
Ending balance323,889,832 324,483,402 325,723,567 
Treasury Shares—The changes in the amounts of treasury shares held by the Company are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares:
Beginning balance15,939,096 14,698,931 10,675,605 
Share-based compensation(1,278,115)(793,984)(291,104)
Employee stock purchase plan(364,663)(315,058)(83,324)
Purchase of ordinary shares2,236,348 2,349,207 4,397,754 
Ending balance16,532,666 15,939,096 14,698,931 
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss—The components of, and after-tax changes in, Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are presented in the following table:
Millions of dollarsFinancial
Derivatives
Defined
Benefit
Pension
and Other
Post-retirement
Benefit Plans
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
Balance, December 31, 2021$(354)$(528)$(921)$(1,803)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications393 342 (64)671 
Tax expense before reclassifications(86)(95)(59)(240)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(128)128 — — 
Tax benefit (expense)29 (29)— — 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)208 346 (123)431 
Balance, December 31, 2022$(146)$(182)$(1,044)$(1,372)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications$(178)$(142)$45 $(275)
Tax benefit before reclassifications47 38 28 113 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss69 — 78 
Tax expense(18)(2)— (20)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income(80)(97)73 (104)
Balance, December 31, 2023$(226)$(279)$(971)$(1,476)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications$51 $(21)$(125)$(95)
Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications(13)(44)(52)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss102 18 — 120 
Tax expense(25)(4)— (29)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)115 (2)(169)(56)
Balance, December 31, 2024$(111)$(281)$(1,140)$(1,532)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
The amounts reclassified out of each component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
Millions of dollarsYear Ended December 31,Affected Line Items on the Consolidated Statements of Income
202420232022
Reclassification adjustments for:
Financial derivatives:
Commodities$$— $— Sales and other operating expenses
Commodities129 33 (59)Cost of sales
Foreign currency(35)31 (75)Interest expense
Interest ratesInterest expense
Income tax (expense) benefit(25)(18)29 Provision for income taxes
Financial derivatives, net of tax77 51 (99)
Amortization of defined pension items:
Settlement loss— — 103 Other income (expense), net
Actuarial loss15 22 Other income (expense), net
Prior service costOther income (expense), net
Income tax expense(4)(2)(29)Provision for income taxes
Defined pension items, net of tax14 99 
Total reclassifications, before tax120 78 — 
Income tax expense(29)(20)— Provision for income taxes
Total reclassifications, after tax$91 $58 $— Amount included in net income
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Per Share Data (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of earnings per share, basic and diluted
Earnings per share data is as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
 ContinuingDiscontinuedContinuingDiscontinuedContinuingDiscontinued
Millions of dollarsOperationsOperationsOperationsOperationsOperationsOperations
Net income (loss)$1,363 $$2,126 $(5)$3,894 $(5)
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(7)— (7)— (7)— 
Net income attributable to participating securities(6)— (7)— (10)— 
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders—basic and diluted$1,350 $$2,112 $(5)$3,877 $(5)
Millions of shares,
except per share amounts
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding325 325 325 325 327 327 
Effect of dilutive securities
Potential dilutive shares326 326 326 326 328 328 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic$4.15 $0.01 $6.50 $(0.02)$11.86 $(0.02)
Diluted$4.14 $0.01 $6.48 $(0.02)$11.83 $(0.02)
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Segment and Related Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of segment reporting information, by segment
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments is shown in the following tables for the periods presented:
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
 O&P -
Americas
O&P -
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Millions of dollars
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$7,619 $10,188 $10,219 $3,616 $8,080 $580 $— $40,302 
Intersegment3,914 679 205 18 479 91 (5,386)— 
11,533 10,867 10,424 3,634 8,559 671 (5,386)40,302 
Less:
Cost of sales9,261 10,529 9,208 3,271 8,639 211 (5,381)35,738 
Impairments— 892 55 — — — 949 
(Income) loss from equity investments(13)217 13 — — — — 217 
Gain on sale of business— — (284)— — — — (284)
Other items459 440 222 344 130 123 30 1,748 
Add:
Depreciation and amortization expense619 220 401 90 150 42 — 1,522 
EBITDA$2,445 $(991)$1,664 $54 $(60)$379 $(35)$3,456 
Capital expenditures$635 $525 $445 $105 $31 $95 $$1,839 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsO&P -
Americas
O&P -
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$6,967 $9,822 $10,875 $3,686 $9,179 $578 $— $41,107 
Intersegment4,313 657 211 12 535 85 (5,813)— 
11,280 10,479 11,086 3,698 9,714 663 (5,813)41,107 
Less:
Cost of sales9,146 10,165 9,383 3,393 9,357 210 (5,805)35,849 
Impairments25 38 192 252 11 — — 518 
(Income) loss from equity investments(49)55 13 — — — 20 
Other items442 437 262 312 125 119 48 1,745 
Add:
Depreciation and amortization expense587 207 443 98 158 41 — 1,534 
EBITDA$2,303 $(9)$1,679 $(162)$379 $375 $(56)$4,509 
Capital expenditures$480 $273 $590 $75 $32 $69 $12 $1,531 
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
Millions of dollarsO&P -
Americas
O&P -
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$9,420 $12,568 $12,703 $4,197 $10,975 $588 $— $50,451 
Intersegment5,060 887 247 918 105 (7,222)— 
14,480 13,455 12,950 4,202 11,893 693 (7,222)50,451 
Less:
Cost of sales11,953 12,943 11,135 3,901 10,883 242 (7,210)43,847 
Impairments— 69 — — — — — 69 
(Income) loss from equity investments(98)68 25 — — — — (5)
Other items351 368 250 281 128 124 1,506 
Add:
Depreciation and amortization expense591 171 332 95 39 39 — 1,267 
EBITDA$2,865 $178 $1,872 $115 $921 $366 $(16)$6,301 
Capital expenditures$383 $349 $940 $60 $53 $98 $$1,890 
Reconciliation of EBITDA to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
A reconciliation of EBITDA to Income from continuing operations before income taxes is shown in the following table for each of the periods presented:
 Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars202420232022
EBITDA:
Total segment EBITDA$3,491 $4,565 $6,317 
Other EBITDA(35)(56)(16)
Less:
Depreciation and amortization expense(1,522)(1,534)(1,267)
Interest expense(481)(477)(287)
Add:
Interest income150 129 29 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes$1,603 $2,627 $4,776 
Reconciliation of segment assets including goodwill
The following assets are summarized and reconciled to consolidated totals in the following table:
Millions of dollarsO&P -
Americas
O&P -
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyTotal
December 31, 2024
Property, plant and equipment, net$6,592 $1,553 $5,670 $655 $— $596 $15,066 
Equity investments2,011 1,732 377 — — 4,121 
Goodwill472 355 209 517 — 1,561 
December 31, 2023
Property, plant and equipment, net$6,441 $2,139 $5,654 $678 $122 $513 $15,547 
Equity investments2,049 1,513 343 — — 3,907 
Goodwill477 380 215 567 — 1,647 
Schedule of long-lived assets by geographic areas
Long-lived assets include Property, plant and equipment, net, Intangible assets, net and Equity investments, see Notes 7 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The following long-lived assets data is based upon the location of the assets:
 December 31,
Millions of dollars20242023
Long-lived assets:
United States$14,456 $14,334 
Germany1,691 1,593 
The Netherlands784 879 
Italy399 389 
Mexico257 281 
France171 731 
China124 375 
Other1,882 1,513 
Total$19,764 $20,095 
Refinery planned exit costs
Costs incurred for the planned exit from the refinery business are as follows:

Year Ended December 31,Cumulative
 December 31,
Millions of dollars 2024202320222024
Accelerated lease amortization costs$38 $110 $91 $239 
Personnel costs35 76 64 175 
Asset retirement obligation accretion19 
Asset retirement cost depreciation80 139 30 249 
Other charges18 — — 18 
Refinery exit costs$179 $334 $187 $700 
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, T in Thousands, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2023
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
T
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
T
Dec. 31, 2022
T
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Special stock, cumulative dividend rate (in percent)     0.06    
Special stock, liquidation preference per share (usd per share) | $ / shares     $ 1,000    
Goodwill impairment charge | $       $ 252  
Supplier finance program, obligation, current, statement of financial position [Extensible Enumeration]     Accounts Payable Accounts Payable  
Supplier finance program obligation, current in Accounts payable-Trade | $     $ 141 $ 65  
APS          
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Goodwill impairment charge | $ $ 252 $ 252   $ 252  
European PO JV          
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Ownership percentage in the joint venture (in percent)     50.00% 50.00%  
Louisiana Joint Venture          
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Ownership percentage in the joint venture (in percent)     50.00% 50.00%  
Product offtake (in tons) | T     1,100 1,200 1,000
Total PO Joint Ventures          
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Product offtake (in tons) | T     2,000 2,200 2,400
PO/SM Plant | European PO JV          
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Ownership percentage in the joint venture (in percent)     50.00%    
U.S. PO Joint Venture          
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Joint venture partner right to annual in-kind propylene oxide production (in tons) | T     680    
Ownership percentage in the joint venture (in percent)     60.62% 60.62%  
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Supplier Finance Program (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accounts Payable
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation [Roll Forward]  
Confirmed obligations outstanding at the beginning of the year $ 65
Invoices confirmed during the year 767
Confirmed invoices paid during the year (691)
Confirmed obligations outstanding at the end of the year $ 141
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Revenues - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Contract with customer, liability $ 117 $ 175
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Revenues - Key product revenues (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 40,302 $ 41,107 $ 50,451
Olefins and co-products      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,889 3,508 4,782
Polyethylene      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 7,583 7,587 9,694
Polypropylene      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 6,287 5,642 7,458
Propylene oxide and derivatives      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,357 2,287 3,097
Oxyfuels and related products      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 5,074 5,640 5,482
Intermediate chemicals      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,693 2,864 4,012
Compounding and solutions      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 3,616 3,686 4,197
Refined products      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 8,080 9,179 10,975
Other      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 723 $ 714 $ 754
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Revenues - Geographic location (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 40,302 $ 41,107 $ 50,451
United States      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 19,467 20,003 24,789
Germany      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,410 2,547 3,555
China      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 2,375 2,164 2,533
Mexico      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,757 1,642 2,042
Italy      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,418 1,365 1,737
Japan      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,338 1,749 1,954
France      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,069 1,091 1,366
Poland      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 923 905 1,271
The Netherlands      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 724 805 1,178
Other      
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 8,821 $ 8,836 $ 10,026
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Related Party Transactions - Summary of Transaction (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Related party [Line Items]      
The Company billed related parties for: $ 40,302 $ 41,107 $ 50,451
Related parties billed the Company for: 38,485 38,054 45,350
Sales of products      
Related party [Line Items]      
The Company billed related parties for: 644 618 1,014
Related parties billed the Company for: 3,939 3,752 4,931
Sales of products | Sales of products—      
Related party [Line Items]      
The Company billed related parties for: 634 614 1,012
Related parties billed the Company for: 3,899 3,673 4,837
Sales of products | Shared service agreements—      
Related party [Line Items]      
Shared service agreements billed to related parties 10 4 2
Related parties billed the Company for: $ 40 $ 79 $ 94
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Accounts Receivable - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]    
Allowance for credit losses, receivables $ 4 $ 6
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Inventories - Schedule of Components (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Finished goods $ 3,014 $ 3,134
Work-in-process 145 182
Raw materials and supplies 1,499 1,449
Total inventories $ 4,658 $ 4,765
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Inventories - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Percentage of inventories valued using the LIFO method (in percent) 75.00% 78.00%
Excess of inventories at estimated net realizable value over LIFO cost after lower of cost or market charges $ 1,310 $ 1,478
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Components of property, plant and equipment, at cost, and the related accumulated depreciation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment $ 24,174 $ 24,906
Less accumulated depreciation (9,108) (9,359)
Property, plant and equipment, net 15,066 15,547
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment $ 280 327
Major manufacturing equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Life (years) 25 years  
Total property, plant and equipment $ 14,303 14,875
Buildings    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Life (years) 30 years  
Total property, plant and equipment $ 2,508 2,513
Light equipment and instrumentation    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment $ 3,471 3,793
Light equipment and instrumentation | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Life (years) 5 years  
Light equipment and instrumentation | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Life (years) 20 years  
Office furniture    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Life (years) 15 years  
Total property, plant and equipment $ 21 21
Major turnarounds    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment $ 1,803 1,888
Major turnarounds | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Life (years) 4 years  
Major turnarounds | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Life (years) 7 years  
Information system equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment $ 70 67
Information system equipment | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Life (years) 3 years  
Information system equipment | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Life (years) 5 years  
Construction in progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment $ 1,718 $ 1,422
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Components of intangible assets, at cost, and the related amortization (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-lived intangible assets [Line Items]    
Cost $ 1,969 $ 1,974
Accumulated Amortization (1,392) (1,333)
Net 577 641
Emission allowances    
Finite-lived intangible assets [Line Items]    
Cost 744 760
Accumulated Amortization (525) (514)
Net 219 246
Customer relationships    
Finite-lived intangible assets [Line Items]    
Cost 309 317
Accumulated Amortization (125) (108)
Net 184 209
Software costs    
Finite-lived intangible assets [Line Items]    
Cost 188 161
Accumulated Amortization (86) (63)
Net 102 98
Other    
Finite-lived intangible assets [Line Items]    
Cost 728 736
Accumulated Amortization (656) (648)
Net $ 72 $ 88
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]            
Capitalized interest       $ 19 $ 7 $ 114
Intangible assets future amortization expense year 1       92    
Intangible assets future amortization expense year 2       73    
Intangible assets future amortization expense year 3       57    
Intangible assets future amortization expense year 4       42    
Intangible assets future amortization expense year 5       42    
Impairments       949 518 69
Goodwill       1,561 1,647 1,827
Goodwill transfers         0  
Goodwill impairment charge         252  
Refining            
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]            
Impairments       0 11 0
Goodwill       0 0  
Refining | Asset Retirement Obligation Costs            
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]            
Liabilities incurred       262 259  
O&P - EAI            
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]            
Impairments     $ 69 892 38 69
Goodwill       355 380 86
Goodwill transfers $ 269       269  
Goodwill impairment charge         0  
O&P - EAI | European Strategic Review            
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]            
Impairments       837    
APS            
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]            
Impairments       55 252 0
Accumulated impairment losses to goodwill       252 252  
Goodwill       $ 517 567 $ 1,370
Goodwill transfers (584)       (584)  
Goodwill impairment charge $ 252 $ 252     $ 252  
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Depreciation and amortization by major asset class (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Depreciation and amortization [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization $ 1,522 $ 1,534 $ 1,267
Property, plant and equipment      
Depreciation and amortization [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization 1,323 1,303 1,033
PO Joint Ventures and Louisiana Joint Venture      
Depreciation and amortization [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization 118 148 155
Emission allowances      
Depreciation and amortization [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization 8 8 8
Customer relationships      
Depreciation and amortization [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization 21 20 19
Software costs      
Depreciation and amortization [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization 23 17 14
Other      
Depreciation and amortization [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization $ 29 $ 38 $ 38
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Changes in asset retirement obligations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Asset retirement obligation [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 311 $ 305
Liabilities settled (6) (5)
Changes in estimates 3 0
Accretion expense 9 10
Effects of exchange rate changes (2) 1
Ending balance $ 315 $ 311
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance $ 1,827 $ 1,827 $ 1,647 $ 1,827
Reallocation of goodwill       0
Acquisitions       31
Assets held for sale       (14)
Impairment charge       (252)
Foreign currency translation adjustments     (86) 55
Ending balance     1,561 1,647
O&P - Americas        
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance 162 162 477 162
Reallocation of goodwill 315     315
Acquisitions       0
Assets held for sale       0
Impairment charge       0
Foreign currency translation adjustments     (5) 0
Ending balance     472 477
O&P - EAI        
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance 86 86 380 86
Reallocation of goodwill 269     269
Acquisitions       0
Assets held for sale       0
Impairment charge       0
Foreign currency translation adjustments     (25) 25
Ending balance     355 380
I&D        
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance 201 201 215 201
Reallocation of goodwill       0
Acquisitions       0
Assets held for sale       (14)
Impairment charge       0
Foreign currency translation adjustments     (6) 28
Ending balance     209 215
APS        
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance 1,370 1,370 567 1,370
Reallocation of goodwill (584)     (584)
Acquisitions       31
Assets held for sale       0
Impairment charge (252) (252)   (252)
Foreign currency translation adjustments     (50) 2
Ending balance     517 567
Technology        
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance $ 8 $ 8 8 8
Reallocation of goodwill       0
Acquisitions       0
Assets held for sale       0
Impairment charge       0
Foreign currency translation adjustments     0 0
Ending balance     $ 8 $ 8
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Equity Investments - Equity method investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
May 31, 2024
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Acquisition of equity investments $ 551 $ 102 $ 4  
Louisiana Joint Venture        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 50.00% 50.00%    
Indelpro S.A. de C.V.        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 49.00% 49.00%    
Basell Orlen Polyolefins Sp. Z.o.o.        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 50.00% 50.00%    
PolyMirae Co. Ltd.        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 50.00% 50.00%    
Bora LyondellBasell Petrochemical Co. Ltd.        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 50.00% 50.00%    
National Petrochemical Industrial Company        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 35.00% 0.00%   35.00%
HMC Polymers Company Ltd.        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 28.56% 28.56%    
Al-Waha Petrochemicals Ltd.        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 25.00% 25.00%    
Saudi Ethylene & Polyethylene Company Ltd.        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 25.00% 25.00%    
Saudi Polyolefins Company        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 25.00% 25.00%    
U.S. PO Joint Venture        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 60.62% 60.62%    
European PO JV        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 50.00% 50.00%    
Ningbo ZRCC Lyondell Chemical Co. Ltd.        
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]        
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in percent) 26.65% 26.65%    
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Equity Investments - Changes in equity investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Changes in equity investments [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 3,907 $ 4,295  
Capital contributions 113 54  
Loss from equity investments (217) (20) $ 5
Acquisition of equity investments 551 102 4
Distribution of earnings, net of tax (122) (169) (349)
Depreciation of PO Joint Ventures and Louisiana Joint Venture (118) (148)  
Impairments (13) (192)  
Currency exchange effects (26) 9  
Other 46 (24)  
Ending balance $ 4,121 $ 3,907 $ 4,295
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Equity Investments - Narrative (Details)
T in Thousands, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
T
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]          
Acquisition of equity investments     $ 551 $ 102 $ 4
Equity investments   $ 3,907 4,121 3,907 $ 4,295
Impairments     13 192  
Total PO Joint Ventures          
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]          
Acquisition of equity investments     $ 84 $ 32  
European PO JV          
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]          
Ownership percentage in the joint venture (in percent)   50.00% 50.00% 50.00%  
Impairments   $ 192      
National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET)          
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]          
Ownership percentage in the joint venture (in percent) 35.00% 0.00% 35.00% 0.00%  
Equity investments $ 500        
Production manufacturing joint venture capacity | T 400        
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Equity Investments - Summarized balance sheet information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]    
Current assets $ 12,266 $ 13,152
Total assets 35,746 37,000
Current liabilities 6,705 7,150
Equity method investments, nonconsolidated investee or group of investees    
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]    
Current assets 3,230 3,622
Noncurrent assets 8,517 10,810
Total assets 11,747 14,432
Current liabilities 1,637 2,903
Noncurrent liabilities 1,064 2,300
Net assets $ 9,046 $ 9,229
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Equity Investments - Summarized income statement information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 40,302 $ 41,107 $ 50,451
Cost of sales (35,738) (35,849) (43,847)
Operating income 1,817 3,053 5,101
Interest income 150 129 29
Interest expense (481) (477) (287)
Foreign currency translation 15 (34) (14)
Other expense, net 50 (58) (72)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 1,603 2,627 4,776
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes (240) (501) (882)
Income from continuing operations 1,363 2,126 3,894
Equity method investments, nonconsolidated investee or group of investees      
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]      
Revenues 13,113 12,540 15,435
Cost of sales (12,669) (12,044) (14,900)
Gross profit 444 496 535
Net operating expenses (614) (514) (519)
Operating income (170) (18) 16
Interest income 26 23 7
Interest expense (148) (131) (24)
Foreign currency translation (17) (1) (1)
Other expense, net (3) (23) (26)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (312) (150) (28)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes (252) 22 (1)
Income from continuing operations $ (564) $ (128) $ (29)
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Prepaid Expenses, Other Current Assets and Other Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Components of prepaid expenses and other current assets [Abstract]    
Assets held for sale $ 0 $ 444
Income tax receivable 79 268
VAT receivables 179 214
Financial derivatives 210 184
Renewable identification numbers 127 113
Advances to suppliers 83 90
Prepaid insurance 36 36
Other 214 126
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets 928 1,475
Components of other assets [Abstract]    
Deferred tax assets 259 196
Company-owned life insurance 46 48
Financial derivatives 75 45
Pension assets 56 39
Other 252 249
Total other assets $ 688 $ 577
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Accrued and Other Current Liabilities - Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
Payroll and benefits $ 517 $ 497
Operating lease liabilities 355 360
Renewable identification numbers 132 220
Financial derivatives 71 242
Taxes other than income taxes 199 183
Contract liabilities 110 175
Income taxes 311 143
Product sales rebates 132 140
Interest 127 123
Liabilities held for sale 0 120
Asset Retirement Obligations 113 1
Other 289 232
Total accrued and other current liabilities $ 2,356 $ 2,436
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Debt - Long-term debt (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
EUR (€)
Mar. 31, 2024
Feb. 29, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Total long-term debt $ 11,030       $ 11,115
Less current maturities (498)       (782)
Long-term debt 10,532       10,333
Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75%          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 1,000        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 5.75% 5.75% 5.75%    
Total long-term debt $ 0       775
Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($15 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 1,000        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 4.625% 4.625%      
Unamortized discount $ 15        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 10        
Total long-term debt 975       975
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1%          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 300        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 8.10% 8.10%      
Total long-term debt $ 300       300
Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($18 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance B.V.:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 750        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 5.25% 5.25%      
Unamortized discount $ 18        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 6        
Total long-term debt 726       726
Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($9 million of discount; $8 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance B.V.:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 1,000        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 4.875% 4.875%      
Unamortized discount $ 9        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 8        
Total long-term debt $ 983       982
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, €500 million, 0.875% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Stated interest rate (in percent) 0.875% 0.875%      
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, €500 million, 0.875% ($1 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance II B.V.:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount | €   € 500      
Stated interest rate (in percent) 0.875% 0.875%      
Unamortized debt issuance costs $ 1        
Total long-term debt $ 515       542
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($2 million of discount; $1 million of debt issuance cost)          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Stated interest rate (in percent) 3.50% 3.50%      
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($2 million of discount; $1 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance II B.V.:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 1,000        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 3.50% 3.50%      
Unamortized discount $ 2        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 1        
Total long-term debt $ 584       585
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, €500 million, 1.625% ($3 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance II B.V.:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount | €   € 500      
Stated interest rate (in percent) 1.625% 1.625%      
Unamortized discount $ 3        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 2        
Total long-term debt $ 514       542
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $500 million, 1.25% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Stated interest rate (in percent) 1.25% 1.25%      
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $500 million, 1.25% ($1 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 500        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 1.25% 1.25%      
Unamortized debt issuance costs $ 1        
Total long-term debt $ 487       481
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 3.375% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Stated interest rate (in percent) 3.375% 3.375%      
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 3.375% ($1 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 500        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 3.375% 3.375%      
Unamortized debt issuance costs $ 1        
Total long-term debt $ 123       124
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 2.25% ($2 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Stated interest rate (in percent) 2.25% 2.25%      
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 2.25% ($2 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 500        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 2.25% 2.25%      
Unamortized discount $ 2        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 3        
Total long-term debt 473       474
Guaranteed Notes due 2033, $500 million, 5.625% ($5 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 500        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 5.625% 5.625%      
Unamortized debt issuance costs $ 5        
Total long-term debt 495       495
Guaranteed Notes due 2034, $750 million, 5.5% ($5 million of discount, $7 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 750     $ 750  
Stated interest rate (in percent) 5.50% 5.50%   5.50%  
Unamortized discount $ 5        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 7        
Total long-term debt 738       0
Guaranteed Notes due 2040, $750 million, 3.375% ($1 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 750        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 3.375% 3.375%      
Unamortized discount $ 1        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 7        
Total long-term debt 742       742
Guaranteed Notes due 2049, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($14 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 1,000        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 4.20% 4.20%      
Unamortized discount $ 14        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 10        
Total long-term debt $ 976       976
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($6 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Stated interest rate (in percent) 4.20% 4.20%      
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($6 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 1,000        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 4.20% 4.20%      
Unamortized discount $ 6        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 10        
Total long-term debt 982       975
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, $1,000 million, 3.625% ($2 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 1,000        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 3.625% 3.625%      
Unamortized discount $ 2        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 10        
Total long-term debt 918       916
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, $500 million, 3.8% ($4 million of discount; $5 million of debt issuance cost) | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Face amount $ 500        
Stated interest rate (in percent) 3.80% 3.80%      
Unamortized discount $ 4        
Unamortized debt issuance costs 5        
Total long-term debt 482       483
Other | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:          
Long-term debt [Line Items]          
Total long-term debt $ 17       $ 22
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Debt - Description of fair value adjustments for guaranteed notes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Long-term debt [Line Items]    
Gains (Losses) $ (13) $ (48)
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt $ 134 147
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, 1.25%    
Long-term debt [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate (in percent) 1.25%  
Gains (Losses) $ (5) (5)
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt $ 4 9
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, 0.875%    
Long-term debt [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate (in percent) 0.875%  
Gains (Losses) $ (4) (5)
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt $ 4 8
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5%    
Long-term debt [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate (in percent) 3.50%  
Gains (Losses) $ 3 2
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt $ 5 2
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 3.375%    
Long-term debt [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate (in percent) 3.375%  
Gains (Losses) $ 1 (4)
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt $ 18 17
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 2.25%    
Long-term debt [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate (in percent) 2.25%  
Gains (Losses) $ 1 (4)
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt $ 21 20
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, 1.625%    
Long-term debt [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate (in percent) 1.625%  
Gains (Losses) $ (2) (8)
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt $ 1 3
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, 4.2%    
Long-term debt [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate (in percent) 4.20%  
Gains (Losses) $ (7) (4)
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt $ 2 9
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, 3.625%    
Long-term debt [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate (in percent) 3.625%  
Gains (Losses) $ (2) (18)
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt $ 70 72
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, 3.8%    
Long-term debt [Line Items]    
Stated interest rate (in percent) 3.80%  
Gains (Losses) $ 2 (2)
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt $ 9 $ 7
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Debt - Aggregate maturities of debt (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Long-term debt [Line Items]  
2025 $ 617
2026 522
2027 893
2028 1
2029 1
Thereafter $ 9,420
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, 1.25%  
Long-term debt [Line Items]  
Stated interest rate (in percent) 1.25%
2025 $ 492
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Debt - Description of long-term debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Feb. 29, 2024
May 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jul. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]                
Issuance of long-term debt       $ 744 $ 500 $ 0    
Repayments of long-term debt       776 425 $ 0    
Senior Revolving Credit Facility, $3,250 million                
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]                
Maximum borrowing capacity       3,750     $ 3,750 $ 3,250
Maximum allowed letters of credit       200        
Additional borrowing capacity, uncommitted loans       1,000        
Outstanding borrowings       0        
Outstanding letters of credit       0        
Unused availability       $ 3,750        
Debt instrument, covenant, leverage ratio, maximum       3.50        
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 8.1%                
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]                
Face amount       $ 300        
Interest rate (in hundredths)       8.10%        
Senior Notes and Guaranteed Notes Except For Senior Notes Due 2024                
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]                
Debt instrument, redemption price (in percent)       100.00%        
Guaranteed Notes due 2034, 5.5%                
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]                
Discounted prices at which long-term debt was issued (in hundredths)   99.20%            
Issuance of long-term debt   $ 737            
Guaranteed Notes due 2034, 5.5% | Issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC:                
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]                
Face amount   $ 750   $ 750        
Interest rate (in hundredths)   5.50%   5.50%        
Senior Notes due 2024, 5.75%                
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]                
Face amount       $ 1,000        
Interest rate (in hundredths) 5.75%     5.75%        
Repayments of long-term debt $ 775              
Guaranteed Notes due 2033, 5.625%                
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]                
Face amount     $ 500          
Interest rate (in hundredths)     5.625%          
Discounted prices at which long-term debt was issued (in hundredths)     99.895%          
Issuance of long-term debt     $ 495          
Guaranteed Notes due 2023, 4.0%                
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]                
Interest rate (in hundredths) 4.00%              
Repayments of long-term debt $ 425              
Green Financing Framework                
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]                
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, allocated to current year qualifying project       $ 300 $ 155      
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Debt - Description of short-term debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Description of short-term debt [Line Items]        
Weighted average interest rate, short-term debt (in hundredths) 1.10%     1.90%
Short-term debt $ 119     $ 117
U.S. Receivables Facility        
Description of short-term debt [Line Items]        
Maximum borrowing capacity 900      
Additional borrowing capacity, uncommitted loans 300      
Maximum allowed letters of credit 200      
Outstanding borrowings 0      
Outstanding letters of credit 0      
Unused availability 900      
Commercial paper program        
Description of short-term debt [Line Items]        
Maximum borrowing capacity 2,500      
Outstanding borrowings 0      
Precious metal financings        
Description of short-term debt [Line Items]        
Short-term debt 119     $ 117
Senior Revolving Credit Facility, $3,250 million        
Description of short-term debt [Line Items]        
Maximum borrowing capacity 3,750 $ 3,750 $ 3,250  
Additional borrowing capacity, uncommitted loans 1,000      
Maximum allowed letters of credit 200      
Outstanding borrowings 0      
Outstanding letters of credit 0      
Unused availability $ 3,750      
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Debt - Debt discount and issuance costs included in interest expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]      
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs $ 11 $ 9 $ 14
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Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended 36 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Lease description [Line Items]        
Operating lease assets $ 1,467 $ 1,529   $ 1,467
Present value of lease liabilities 1,774 1,769   1,774
Operating lease liability, current $ 355 $ 360   $ 355
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued and other current liabilities Accrued and other current liabilities   Accrued and other current liabilities
Operating lease, weighted average discount rate 4.10% 3.80%   4.10%
Operating lease, lessee, remaining lease term (in years) 19 years     19 years
Operating lease, weighted average remaining lease term (in years) 9 years     9 years
Operating lease cost $ 519 $ 570 $ 536  
Cash paid for operating leases 454 447 423  
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 383 312 248  
Additional operating leases, not yet commenced 193     $ 193
Refining        
Lease description [Line Items]        
Exit costs incurred 179 334 187 700
Accelerated lease amortization costs | Refining        
Lease description [Line Items]        
Exit costs incurred $ 38 $ 110 $ 91 $ 239
Minimum        
Lease description [Line Items]        
Operating lease, extension term (in years) 1 year     1 year
Additional operating leases, not yet commenced, term of contract 2 years     2 years
Maximum        
Lease description [Line Items]        
Operating lease, extension term (in years) 20 years     20 years
Additional operating leases, not yet commenced, term of contract 20 years     20 years
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Leases - Schedule of lease maturity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
2025 $ 410  
2026 337  
2027 286  
2028 199  
2029 117  
Thereafter 818  
Total lease payments 2,167  
Less: Imputed interest (393)  
Present value of lease liabilities $ 1,774 $ 1,769
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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Summary of derivative and non-derivative financial instruments outstanding measured at fair value on a recurring basis (Details) - Fair value, inputs, level 2 - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative assets $ 285 $ 229
Derivative liabilities 222 479
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Commodities    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 14 1
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Foreign currency    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 146 44
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Interest rates    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 16 38
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Other assets | Commodities    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 7 0
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Other assets | Foreign currency    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 66 45
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Accrued and other current liabilities | Commodities    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative liabilities 14 109
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Accrued and other current liabilities | Foreign currency    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative liabilities 9 40
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Accrued and other current liabilities | Interest rates    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative liabilities 36 31
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Other liabilities | Commodities    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative liabilities 5 33
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Other liabilities | Foreign currency    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative liabilities 0 32
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Other liabilities | Interest rates    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative liabilities 146 172
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Commodities    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 18 98
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Foreign currency    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 16 3
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Other assets | Commodities    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 2 0
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Accrued and other current liabilities | Commodities    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative liabilities 11 52
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Accrued and other current liabilities | Foreign currency    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Derivative liabilities $ 1 $ 10
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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Carrying value and estimated fair value of non-derivative financial instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Precious metal financings, carrying value $ 119 $ 117
Nonrecurring | Non-derivatives    
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]    
Precious metal financings, carrying value 119 117
Precious metal financings, fair value 122 114
Long-term debt, carrying value 10,521 10,316
Long-term debt, fair value 9,048 9,225
Total liabilities, carrying value 10,640 10,433
Total liabilities, fair value $ 9,170 $ 9,339
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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Summary of commodity derivatives (Details)
renewableIdentificationNumber-RIN in Millions, ozt in Millions, bbl in Millions, MWh in Millions, MMBTU in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
bbl
MMBTU
MWh
renewableIdentificationNumber-RIN
ozt
Dec. 31, 2023
ozt
bbl
MWh
MMBTU
renewableIdentificationNumber-RIN
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Natural gas    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount | MMBTU 62 72
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Ethane    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount 14 18
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Power    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount | MWh 0 1
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Refined products    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount 0 1
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Crude oil    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount 0 12
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Refined products    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount 6 16
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Precious metals    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount | ozt 0 1
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Renewable Identification Numbers    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount | renewableIdentificationNumber-RIN 0 59
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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Summary of interest rate hedges (Details) - Interest rates - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash flow hedges    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 0 $ 200
Fair value hedges    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 2,158 $ 2,171
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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]      
Foreign currency translation $ 15 $ (34) $ (14)
Amount of marketable securities classified as cash and cash equivalents 2,610 $ 2,432  
Interest expense      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Pre-tax unrealized gain (loss) to be reclassified to earnings over the next twelve months $ 4    
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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Summary of foreign currency hedges (Details) - Foreign currency - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivatives not designated as hedges:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 772 $ 555
Net investment hedges | Derivatives designated as hedges:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Notional amount 3,256 3,289
Cash flow hedges | Derivatives designated as hedges:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 300 $ 1,150
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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Pretax impact of derivative instruments on earnings and other comprehensive income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI $ 226 $ (284) $ 625
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income 102 69 (128)
Additional Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income $ 70 $ 79 $ (168)
Derivative, gain (loss), statement of income or comprehensive income [Extensible Enumeration] Cost of sales, Interest Expense, Nonoperating, Other income (expense), net, Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Cost of sales, Interest Expense, Nonoperating, Other income (expense), net, Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Cost of sales, Interest Expense, Nonoperating, Other income (expense), net, Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Derivative, gain (loss), reclassified from AOCI into income, effective portion, statement of income or comprehensive income [Extensible Enumeration] Cost of sales, Interest Expense, Nonoperating, Other income (expense), net, Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Cost of sales, Interest Expense, Nonoperating, Other income (expense), net, Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Cost of sales, Interest Expense, Nonoperating, Other income (expense), net, Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Commodities      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI     $ 21
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income     (59)
Additional Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income     0
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Commodities | Sales and other operating revenues      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI $ (2) $ (2)  
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income 4 0  
Additional Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income 0 0  
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Commodities | Cost of sales      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI 11 (157)  
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income 129 33  
Additional Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income 0 0  
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Foreign currency      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI 206 (142) 308
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income (35) 31 (75)
Additional Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income 59 70 69
Derivatives designated as hedges: | Interest rates      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI 11 17 296
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income 4 5 6
Additional Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (64) (20) (227)
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Commodities | Sales and other operating revenues      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI 0 0 0
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income 0 0 0
Additional Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (21) 188 72
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Commodities | Cost of sales      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI 0 0 0
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income 0 0 0
Additional Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income 53 (130) (22)
Derivatives not designated as hedges: | Foreign currency      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI 0 0 0
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income 0 0 0
Additional Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income $ 43 $ (29) $ (60)
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Pension changes in PBO and plan assets (Details) - Pension Plan - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
U.S.      
Change in benefit obligation:      
Benefit obligation, beginning of period $ 1,155 $ 1,140  
Service cost 52 51 $ 48
Interest cost 62 57 48
Actuarial loss (gain) 60 (13)  
Benefits paid (97) (80)  
Participant contributions 0 0  
Settlement 0 0  
Foreign exchange effects 0 0  
Benefit obligation, end of period 1,232 1,155 1,140
Change in plan assets:      
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 960 1,021  
Actual return on plan assets 130 10  
Company contributions 43 9  
Benefits paid (97) (80)  
Participant contributions 0 0  
Settlement 0 0  
Foreign exchange effects 0 0  
Fair value of plan assets, end of period 1,036 960 1,021
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period (196) (195)  
Non-U.S.      
Change in benefit obligation:      
Benefit obligation, beginning of period 1,363 1,276  
Service cost 21 22 35
Interest cost 52 51 26
Actuarial loss (gain) 88 19  
Benefits paid (59) (53)  
Participant contributions 2 2  
Settlement (3) (1)  
Foreign exchange effects (75) 47  
Benefit obligation, end of period 1,389 1,363 1,276
Change in plan assets:      
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 705 733  
Actual return on plan assets 112 (53)  
Company contributions 51 51  
Benefits paid (59) (53)  
Participant contributions 2 2  
Settlement (3) (1)  
Foreign exchange effects (38) 26  
Fair value of plan assets, end of period 770 705 $ 733
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period $ (619) $ (658)  
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Pension amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets and in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of: [Abstract]    
Prepaid benefit cost, long-term $ 56 $ 39
Pension Plan | U.S.    
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of: [Abstract]    
Prepaid benefit cost, long-term 0 0
Accrued benefit liability, current 0 0
Accrued benefit liability, long-term (196) (195)
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period (196) (195)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): [Abstract]    
Actuarial and investment loss 276 303
Prior service cost 0 0
Balance, end of period 276 303
Pension Plan | Non-U.S.    
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of: [Abstract]    
Prepaid benefit cost, long-term 56 39
Accrued benefit liability, current (30) (30)
Accrued benefit liability, long-term (645) (667)
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period (619) (658)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): [Abstract]    
Actuarial and investment loss 94 140
Prior service cost 23 27
Balance, end of period $ 117 $ 167
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Pension additional information (Details) - Pension Plan - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
U.S.    
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plans [Abstract]    
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plans $ 1,204 $ 1,129
Pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets [Abstract]    
Projected benefit obligations 1,232 1,155
Fair value of assets 1,036 960
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets [Abstract]    
Accumulated benefit obligations 1,201 1,129
Fair value of assets 1,033 960
Non-U.S.    
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plans [Abstract]    
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plans 1,268 1,252
Pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets [Abstract]    
Projected benefit obligations 793 839
Fair value of assets 118 142
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets [Abstract]    
Accumulated benefit obligations 593 718
Fair value of assets $ 8 $ 109
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Pension periodic costs (Details) - Pension Plan - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
U.S.      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Service cost $ 52 $ 51 $ 48
Interest cost 62 57 48
Expected return on plan assets (65) (69) (97)
Settlement loss 0 0 103
Actuarial loss (gain) amortization 20 18 20
Net periodic benefit (income) cost 69 57 122
Non-U.S.      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Service cost 21 22 35
Interest cost 52 51 26
Expected return on plan assets (28) (28) (18)
Prior service cost amortization 3 3 3
Actuarial loss (gain) amortization 5 (1) 7
Net periodic benefit (income) cost $ 53 $ 47 $ 53
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
May 31, 2022
USD ($)
retiree
U.S.          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Expected return on plan assets   7.25%      
U.S. | Minimum          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Defined benefit plan, assumptions used calculating net periodic benefit cost, expected long-term earnings (in years)   15 years      
U.S. | Maximum          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Defined benefit plan, assumptions used calculating net periodic benefit cost, expected long-term earnings (in years)   20 years      
U.S. | Pension Plans Included As Part of Group Annuity Contract Transfer          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Defined benefit plan, benefit obligation         $ 361
Defined benefit plan, Number of retirees and beneficiaries insurance company is required to pay | retiree         9,000
Settlement loss $ 80        
U.S. | Pension Plan          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Defined benefit plan, benefit obligation   $ 1,232 $ 1,155 $ 1,140  
Settlement loss   $ 0 $ 0 $ 103  
Expected return on plan assets   7.25% 7.25% 7.25%  
Defined benefit plan, expected future employer contributions, next fiscal year   $ 47      
Non-U.S.          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Expected return on plan assets   4.14%      
Non-U.S. | Pension Plan          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Defined benefit plan, benefit obligation   $ 1,389 $ 1,363 $ 1,276  
Expected return on plan assets   4.14% 3.57% 1.85%  
Defined benefit plan, expected future employer contributions, next fiscal year   $ 55      
Non-U.S. | Pension Plan | Insurance arrangements | Fair Value          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Fair Value   531 $ 474    
Non-U.S. | Pension Plan | Insurance arrangements | Fair Value | Level 3          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Fair Value   $ 531 $ 474    
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Pension actual and target asset allocations (Details) - Pension Plan
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Canadian plan fixed income debt securities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actual asset allocation (in percent) 100.00% 100.00%
Target asset allocation (in percent) 100.00% 100.00%
United Kingdom LCC plan equity securities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actual asset allocation (in percent) 25.00% 39.00%
Target asset allocation (in percent) 25.00% 38.00%
United Kingdom LCC plan fixed income debt securities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actual asset allocation (in percent) 75.00% 61.00%
Target asset allocation (in percent) 75.00% 62.00%
United Kingdom Basell plans equity securities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actual asset allocation (in percent) 25.00% 26.00%
Target asset allocation (in percent) 25.00% 25.00%
United Kingdom Basell plan fixed income debt securities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actual asset allocation (in percent) 75.00% 74.00%
Target asset allocation (in percent) 75.00% 75.00%
United Kingdom A Schulman plan growth assets    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actual asset allocation (in percent) 26.00% 27.00%
Target asset allocation (in percent) 25.00% 25.00%
United Kingdom A Schulman plan matching assets    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actual asset allocation (in percent) 74.00% 73.00%
Target asset allocation (in percent) 75.00% 75.00%
United States plan equity securities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actual asset allocation (in percent) 39.00% 40.00%
Target asset allocation (in percent) 40.00% 40.00%
Fixed income securities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actual asset allocation (in percent) 48.00% 41.00%
Target asset allocation (in percent) 45.00% 45.00%
Unites States plan alternative investments    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actual asset allocation (in percent) 13.00% 19.00%
Target asset allocation (in percent) 15.00% 15.00%
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Pension future expected benefit payments (Details) - Pension Plan
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
U.S.  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2025 $ 165
2026 97
2027 98
2028 100
2029 100
2030 through 2034 506
Non-U.S.  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2025 63
2026 65
2027 65
2028 66
2029 69
2030 through 2034 $ 364
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Pension weighted average assumptions (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
U.S.      
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs [Abstract]      
Expected return on plan assets 7.25%    
Non-U.S.      
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs [Abstract]      
Expected return on plan assets 4.14%    
Pension Plan | U.S.      
Weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities [Abstract]      
Discount rate 5.35% 5.80%  
Rate of compensation increase 4.66% 4.68%  
Cash balance interest credit rate 4.36% 4.54%  
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs [Abstract]      
Discount rate 5.80% 5.50% 2.80%
Expected return on plan assets 7.25% 7.25% 7.25%
Rate of compensation increase 4.68% 4.65% 4.74%
Pension Plan | Non-U.S.      
Weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities [Abstract]      
Discount rate 3.66% 4.00%  
Rate of compensation increase 3.36% 3.58%  
Cash balance interest credit rate 0.00% 0.00%  
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs [Abstract]      
Discount rate 4.00% 3.99% 1.45%
Expected return on plan assets 4.14% 3.57% 1.85%
Rate of compensation increase 3.58% 2.66% 2.64%
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Pension fair value of plan assets (Details) - Pension Plan - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value Measurement [Domain] | U.S. | Level 1 | Fixed income securities      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value   $ 0  
Fair Value Measurement [Domain] | U.S. | Level 2 | Fixed income securities      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value   53  
Fair Value Measurement [Domain] | U.S. | Level 3 | Fixed income securities      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value   0  
U.S.      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets $ 1,036 960 $ 1,021
Non-U.S.      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 770 705 $ 733
Fair Value | U.S.      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 1,028 983  
Fair Value | U.S. | Common and preferred stock      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 64 155  
Fair Value | U.S. | Commingled funds measured at net asset value      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 459 342  
Fair Value | U.S. | Fixed income securities      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 97 53  
Fair Value | U.S. | Real estate measured at net asset value      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 63 80  
Fair Value | U.S. | Hedge funds measured at net asset value      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 20 42  
Fair Value | U.S. | Private equity measured at net asset value      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 46 65  
Fair Value | U.S. | U.S. government securities      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 253 206  
Fair Value | U.S. | Cash and cash equivalents      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 26 40  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 1      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 343 401  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 1 | Common and preferred stock      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 64 155  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 1 | Fixed income securities      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0    
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 1 | U.S. government securities      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 253 206  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 1 | Cash and cash equivalents      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 26 40  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 2      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 97 53  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 2 | Common and preferred stock      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0 0  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 2 | Fixed income securities      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 97    
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 2 | U.S. government securities      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0 0  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 2 | Cash and cash equivalents      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0 0  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 3      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 0 0  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 3 | Common and preferred stock      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0 0  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 3 | Fixed income securities      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0    
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 3 | U.S. government securities      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0 0  
Fair Value | U.S. | Level 3 | Cash and cash equivalents      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0 0  
Fair Value | Non-U.S.      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 769 703  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Commingled funds measured at net asset value      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 237 228  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Cash and cash equivalents      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 1 1  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Insurance arrangements      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 531 474  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Level 1      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 1 1  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Level 1 | Cash and cash equivalents      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 1 1  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Level 1 | Insurance arrangements      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0 0  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Level 2      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 0 0  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Level 2 | Cash and cash equivalents      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0 0  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Level 2 | Insurance arrangements      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0 0  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Level 3      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 531 474  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Level 3 | Cash and cash equivalents      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value 0 0  
Fair Value | Non-U.S. | Level 3 | Insurance arrangements      
Pension investments that are measured at fair value [Line Items]      
Fair Value $ 531 $ 474  
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Pension fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share (Details) - Pension Plan - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
U.S.      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets $ 1,036 $ 960 $ 1,021
U.S. | Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Unfunded Commitments 0 0  
U.S. | Commingled fund investing in International Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Unfunded Commitments $ 0 $ 0  
Redemption Notice Period 3 days 3 days  
U.S. | Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Unfunded Commitments $ 0 $ 0  
U.S. | Real Estate      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Unfunded Commitments $ 10 $ 11  
Remaining Life 10 years 10 years  
U.S. | Hedge Funds      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Unfunded Commitments $ 0 $ 0  
U.S. | Private Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Unfunded Commitments $ 13 $ 14  
Remaining Life 10 years 10 years  
U.S. | Minimum | Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 1 day 1 day  
Redemption Notice Period 3 days 3 days  
U.S. | Minimum | Commingled fund investing in International Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 1 day 1 day  
U.S. | Minimum | Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 1 day 1 day  
Redemption Notice Period 3 days 3 days  
U.S. | Minimum | Real Estate      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 15 days 15 days  
Redemption Notice Period 45 days 45 days  
U.S. | Minimum | Hedge Funds      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 10 days 10 days  
Redemption Notice Period 20 days 20 days  
U.S. | Maximum | Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 3 days 3 days  
Redemption Notice Period 4 days 4 days  
U.S. | Maximum | Commingled fund investing in International Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 3 days 3 days  
U.S. | Maximum | Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 3 days 3 days  
Redemption Notice Period 7 days 7 days  
U.S. | Maximum | Real Estate      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 25 days 25 days  
Redemption Notice Period 90 days 90 days  
U.S. | Maximum | Hedge Funds      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 30 days 30 days  
Redemption Notice Period 90 days 90 days  
U.S. | Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Fair Value $ 187 $ 168  
U.S. | Commingled fund investing in International Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Fair Value 155 68  
U.S. | Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Fair Value 117 106  
U.S. | Real estate measured at net asset value | Real Estate      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Fair Value 63 80  
U.S. | Hedge Funds      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Fair Value 20 42  
U.S. | Private Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Fair Value 46 65  
U.S. | Fair value measured at net asset value per share      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 588 529  
Unfunded Commitments 23 25  
Non-U.S.      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 770 705 $ 733
Non-U.S. | Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Unfunded Commitments 0 0  
Non-U.S. | Commingled fund investing in International Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Unfunded Commitments 0 0  
Non-U.S. | Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Unfunded Commitments $ 0 $ 0  
Redemption Notice Period 3 days 3 days  
Non-U.S. | Minimum | Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Redemption Frequency (if currently eligible) 1 day 1 day  
Trade to Settlement Terms 1 day 1 day  
Redemption Notice Period 1 day 1 day  
Non-U.S. | Minimum | Commingled fund investing in International Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Redemption Frequency (if currently eligible) 1 day 1 day  
Trade to Settlement Terms 1 day 1 day  
Redemption Notice Period 1 day 1 day  
Non-U.S. | Minimum | Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 1 day 1 day  
Non-U.S. | Maximum | Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Redemption Frequency (if currently eligible) 7 days 7 days  
Trade to Settlement Terms 3 days 3 days  
Redemption Notice Period 3 days 3 days  
Non-U.S. | Maximum | Commingled fund investing in International Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Redemption Frequency (if currently eligible) 7 days 7 days  
Trade to Settlement Terms 3 days 3 days  
Redemption Notice Period 3 days 3 days  
Non-U.S. | Maximum | Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Trade to Settlement Terms 3 days 3 days  
Non-U.S. | Commingled fund investing in Domestic Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Fair Value $ 21 $ 23  
Non-U.S. | Commingled fund investing in International Equity      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Fair Value 23 24  
Non-U.S. | Commingled fund investing in Fixed Income      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Fair Value 193 181  
Non-U.S. | Fair value measured at net asset value per share      
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]      
Total Pension Assets 237 228  
Unfunded Commitments $ 0 $ 0  
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Other postretirement benefits plans changes in benefit obligation and plan assets (Details) - Other postretirement benefits plans - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
United States      
Change in benefit obligation:      
Benefit obligation, beginning of period $ 142 $ 153  
Service cost 0 1 $ 1
Interest cost 8 7 5
Actuarial loss (gain) 8 0  
Benefits paid (24) (25)  
Participant contributions 5 6  
Foreign exchange effects 0 0  
Benefit obligation, end of period 139 142 153
Change in plan assets:      
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 0 0  
Employer contributions 19 19  
Participant contributions 5 6  
Benefits paid (24) (25)  
Fair value of plan assets, end of period 0 0 0
Funded status of plan assets [Abstract]      
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period (139) (142)  
Non-U.S.      
Change in benefit obligation:      
Benefit obligation, beginning of period 39 41  
Service cost 1 1 2
Interest cost 2 2 1
Actuarial loss (gain) 15 (4)  
Benefits paid (1) (1)  
Participant contributions 0 0  
Foreign exchange effects (4) 0  
Benefit obligation, end of period 52 39 41
Change in plan assets:      
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 0 0  
Employer contributions 1 1  
Participant contributions 0 0  
Benefits paid (1) (1)  
Fair value of plan assets, end of period 0 0 $ 0
Funded status of plan assets [Abstract]      
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period $ (52) $ (39)  
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Other postretirement benefits plans amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets and in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) - Other postretirement benefits plans - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
U.S.    
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of: [Abstract]    
Accrued benefit liability, current $ (13) $ (14)
Accrued benefit liability, long-term (126) (128)
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period (139) (142)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): [Abstract]    
Actuarial and investment income 61 79
Prior service cost 0 0
Balance, end of period 61 79
Non-U.S.    
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of: [Abstract]    
Accrued benefit liability, current (1) (1)
Accrued benefit liability, long-term (51) (38)
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period (52) (39)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): [Abstract]    
Actuarial and investment income 8 21
Prior service cost (1) (1)
Balance, end of period $ 7 $ 20
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Other postretirement benefits plans net periodic costs (Details) - Other postretirement benefits plans - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
U.S.      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Service cost $ 0 $ 1 $ 1
Interest cost 8 7 5
Actuarial gain amortization (9) (10) (5)
Net periodic benefit (income) cost (1) (2) 1
Non-U.S.      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Service cost 1 1 2
Interest cost 2 2 1
Actuarial gain amortization (1) (1) 0
Net periodic benefit (income) cost $ 2 $ 2 $ 3
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Other postretirement benefits plans assumed health care cost trend rates (Details) - Other postretirement benefits plans
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
U.S.    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Immediate trend rate 6.50% 6.30%
Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline) 4.50% 4.50%
Canada    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Immediate trend rate 4.50% 4.50%
Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline) 4.50% 4.50%
France    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Immediate trend rate 5.00% 4.80%
Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline) 5.00% 4.80%
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Other postretirement benefits plans assumptions used to determine net benefit liabilities and costs (Details) - Other postretirement benefits plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
U.S.      
Weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities [Abstract]      
Discount rate 5.24% 5.74%  
Rate of compensation increase 4.09% 4.13%  
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs for the year [Abstract]      
Discount rate 5.74% 5.44% 2.75%
Rate of compensation increase 4.13% 4.16% 4.18%
Non-U.S.      
Weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities [Abstract]      
Discount rate 3.53% 4.36%  
Rate of compensation increase 0.00% 0.00%  
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs for the year [Abstract]      
Discount rate 4.36% 3.95% 1.47%
Rate of compensation increase 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Other postretirement benefits plans future expected benefit payments (Details) - Other postretirement benefits plans
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
U.S.  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2025 $ 13
2026 14
2027 13
2028 13
2029 13
2030 through 2034 56
Non-U.S.  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2025 1
2026 1
2027 1
2028 1
2029 2
2030 through 2034 $ 9
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - AOCI paragraph (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Deferred income taxes provision related to pension and other postretirement benefit amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 91 $ 90
Pension Plan | Discount rate assumption change for defined benefit plans    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period 1 (146)
Other postretirement benefits plans | Discount rate assumption change for defined benefit plans    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period $ (22) $ 4
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Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefits - Defined contribution plan (Details) - Contribution plan - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
United States      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Employee Savings Plans $ 60 $ 57 $ 53
Non-U.S.      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Employee Savings Plans $ 11 $ 9 $ 8
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Incentive and Share-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Sep. 30, 2024
$ / shares
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2024
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
$ / shares
Sep. 30, 2023
$ / shares
Jun. 30, 2023
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2023
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
Share-based compensation arrangements [Line Items]                        
Dividend per ordinary share (usd per share) | $ / shares $ 5.20 $ 1.34 $ 1.34 $ 1.34 $ 1.25 $ 1.25 $ 1.25 $ 1.25 $ 1.19 $ 5.27 $ 4.94  
Stockholders' equity, redemption ratio                   1    
Restricted stock units                        
Share-based compensation arrangements [Line Items]                        
Vesting period (in years)                   3 years    
Weighted average fair value (usd per share) | $ / shares                   $ 95.78 $ 93.93 $ 96.14
Total fair value of vested restricted stock units                   $ 45 $ 30 $ 20
Unrecognized compensation cost related to award, restricted stock units   $ 51               $ 51    
Weighted average remaining expense period (in years)                   1 year 3 months 10 days    
Stock options                        
Share-based compensation arrangements [Line Items]                        
Vesting period (in years)                   3 years    
Weighted average remaining expense period (in years)                   1 year    
Contractual term (in years)                   10 years    
Reduction in stock exercise price (usd per share) | $ / shares                       $ 5.20
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the period                   $ 10 $ 8 $ 6
Share-based payment arrangement, nonvested award, option, cost not yet recognized, amount   $ 2               2    
Cash received from stock option exercises                   $ 52    
Tax benefit from stock option exercises                   2 million    
Performance share units                        
Share-based compensation arrangements [Line Items]                        
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, number of shares authorized (in shares) | shares   6,245,410               6,245,410    
Weighted average fair value (usd per share) | $ / shares                   $ 108.56    
Total fair value of vested restricted stock units                   $ 43    
Unrecognized compensation cost related to award, restricted stock units   $ 38               $ 38    
Weighted average remaining expense period (in years)                   1 year 9 months 18 days    
Performance period (in years)                   3 years    
Target shares payout (in percent)                   2    
Performance share units | Minimum                        
Share-based compensation arrangements [Line Items]                        
Payout of awards, percent of target shares granted (in percent)                   0    
Performance share units | Maximum                        
Share-based compensation arrangements [Line Items]                        
Payout of awards, percent of target shares granted (in percent)                   2    
Long-term incentive plan                        
Share-based compensation arrangements [Line Items]                        
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, number of shares authorized (in shares) | shares   30,000,000               30,000,000    
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Incentive and Share-Based Compensation - Long-Term Incentive Plan (Details) - Long-term incentive plan - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based compensation arrangements [Line Items]      
Compensation Expense: $ 91 $ 91 $ 70
Tax Benefit: 21 21 17
Restricted stock units      
Share-based compensation arrangements [Line Items]      
Compensation Expense: 60 44 33
Tax Benefit: 14 10 8
Stock options      
Share-based compensation arrangements [Line Items]      
Compensation Expense: 4 10 8
Tax Benefit: 1 2 2
Performance share units      
Share-based compensation arrangements [Line Items]      
Compensation Expense: 27 37 29
Tax Benefit: $ 6 $ 9 $ 7
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Incentive and Share-Based Compensation - RSU activity (Details) - Restricted stock units - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Number of Units (in thousands)      
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) 994    
Granted (in shares) 785    
Vested (in shares) (481)    
Forfeited (in shares) (62)    
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) 1,236 994  
Weighted Average  Grant Date Fair Value (per share)      
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 96.67    
Weighted average fair value (usd per share) 95.78 $ 93.93 $ 96.14
Vested (in dollars per share) 98.95    
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 99.32    
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) $ 95.09 $ 96.67  
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Incentive and Share-Based Compensation - Stock options (Details) - Stock options - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based compensation disclosures [Line Items]      
Weighted average fair value (usd per share)   $ 24.85 $ 24.27
Fair value assumptions:      
Dividend yield (in percent)   5.00% 4.30%
Expected volatility, minimum (in percent)   39.90% 39.10%
Expected volatility, maximum (in percent)   40.20% 40.70%
Risk-free interest rate, minimum (in percent)   3.50% 1.90%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum (in percent)   4.70% 4.20%
Weighted average expected term, in years   5 years 8 months 12 days 5 years 4 months 24 days
Number of Shares (in thousands)      
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) 2,644    
Granted (in shares) 0    
Exercised (in shares) (631)    
Forfeited (in shares) (29)    
Expired (in shares) (41)    
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) 1,943 2,644  
Exercisable at end of period (in shares) 1,555    
Weighted Average Exercise Price      
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 90.01    
Granted (in dollars per share) 0    
Exercised (in dollars per share) 84.98    
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 92.78    
Expired (in dollars per share) 99.87    
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) 91.40 $ 90.01  
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share) $ 90.73    
Additional disclosures, stock options [Abstract]      
Weighted average remaining term, outstanding options 5 years 1 month 6 days    
Weighted average remaining term, exercisable options 4 years 4 months 24 days    
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding options $ 0    
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable options $ 0    
v3.25.0.1
Incentive and Share-Based Compensation - Performance Share Units ("PSUs") (Details) - Performance share units - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Fair value assumptions:      
Weighted average fair value (usd per share) $ 108.56    
Number of Units (in thousands)      
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) 853    
Granted (in shares) 716    
Vested (in shares) (538)    
Forfeited (in shares) (42)    
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) 989 853  
Weighted Average  Grant Date Fair Value (per share)      
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 116.39    
Granted (usd per share) 108.56    
Vested (in dollars per share) 117.39    
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 100.95    
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) 101.94 $ 116.39  
Monte-Carlo Simulation      
Fair value assumptions:      
Weighted average fair value (usd per share) $ 133.75 $ 128.95 $ 122.15
Expected volatility of LyondellBasell N.V. common stock (in percent) 28.60% 38.04% 48.71%
Average correlation coefficient of peer companies (in percent) 0.56 0.52 0.59
Risk-free interest rate (in percent) 4.47% 4.39% 1.69%
Weighted Average  Grant Date Fair Value (per share)      
Granted (usd per share) $ 133.75 $ 128.95 $ 122.15
Minimum | Monte-Carlo Simulation      
Fair value assumptions:      
Expected volatility of peer companies (in percent) 24.68% 22.82% 23.12%
Maximum | Monte-Carlo Simulation      
Fair value assumptions:      
Expected volatility of peer companies (in percent) 43.42% 52.73% 61.28%
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Effective tax rate (in percent) 15.00%    
Deferred taxes on unremitted earnings of certain equity joint ventures and subsidiaries $ 57 $ 77  
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries 600    
Unrecognized deferred tax liability of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries 60    
Tax attributes 1,968 1,438  
Deferred tax assets tax attributes 420 307 $ 210
Deferred tax asset on tax attributes that more likely than not will be realized 285    
Uncertain tax expense (benefit) 18 21 (74)
Audit settlement 66    
Unrecognized tax benefits, decrease resulting from prior period tax positions 15 22 91
Reasonably possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months 50    
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest expense 15 11 1
Interest and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions $ 67 $ 52 $ 41
United States      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Corporate income tax rate (in percent) 21.00%    
United Kingdom      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Corporate income tax rate (in percent) 25.00%    
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Components of income tax provision (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current:      
U.S. federal $ 430 $ 261 $ 250
Non-U.S. 198 160 205
State 49 37 58
Total current 677 458 513
Deferred:      
U.S. federal (172) 77 369
Non-U.S. (279) (36) (12)
State 14 2 12
Total deferred (437) 43 369
Provision for income taxes before tax effects of other comprehensive income 240 501 882
Tax effects of elements of other comprehensive income:      
Total income tax expense in comprehensive income 321 408 1,123
Pension and post-retirement liabilities      
Tax effects of elements of other comprehensive income:      
Tax effects of elements of other comprehensive income (1) (36) 125
Financial derivatives      
Tax effects of elements of other comprehensive income:      
Tax effects of elements of other comprehensive income 38 (29) 57
Foreign currency translation      
Tax effects of elements of other comprehensive income:      
Tax effects of elements of other comprehensive income $ 44 $ (28) $ 59
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of tax expense at US statutory rate and provision for taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income (loss) before income taxes:      
U.S. $ 1,685 $ 1,958 $ 3,289
Non-U.S. (82) 669 1,487
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 1,603 2,627 4,776
Income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations, income tax reconciliation [Abstract]      
Income tax at U.S. statutory rate 337 552 1,003
Increase (reduction) resulting from:      
Non-U.S. income/(loss) taxed at different statutory rates (102) 4 27
Return to accrual adjustments (26) (22) 16
State income taxes, net of federal benefit 57 33 60
Exempt income (101) (203) (213)
Uncertain tax positions 18 21 (74)
Patent box ruling 0 (31) 0
Non-deductible impairment 28 62 14
Audit settlement 0 46 0
Foreign currency gain or loss (27) 8 (6)
Cross border tax effects 19 14 12
Other, net 37 17 43
Provision for income taxes before tax effects of other comprehensive income $ 240 $ 501 $ 882
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Components of deferred tax liabilities and assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred tax liabilities:      
Accelerated tax depreciation $ 2,342 $ 2,562  
Investment in joint venture partnerships 455 486  
Inventory 194 227  
Operating lease assets 330 334  
Other liabilities 78 134  
Total deferred tax liabilities 3,399 3,743  
Deferred tax assets:      
Tax attributes 420 307 $ 210
Employee benefit plans 248 259  
Operating lease liabilities 387 383  
Other assets 203 182  
Total deferred tax assets 1,258 1,131  
Deferred tax asset valuation allowances (135) (78) $ (66)
Net deferred tax assets 1,123 1,053  
Net deferred tax liabilities 2,276 2,690  
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]      
Deferred tax assets—long-term 259 196  
Deferred tax liabilities—long-term 2,535 2,886  
Net deferred tax liabilities $ 2,276 $ 2,690  
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Tax attributes and related deferred tax asset (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Tax attributes $ 1,968 $ 1,438  
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 420 307 $ 210
U.S.      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 114 151 84
Germany      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 107 3 7
United Kingdom      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 105 91 45
The Netherlands      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 35 18 13
France      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 21 23 46
Other      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 38 $ 21 $ 15
2025      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Tax attributes 22    
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 1    
2026      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Tax attributes 13    
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 1    
2027      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Tax attributes 19    
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 4    
2028      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Tax attributes 20    
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 7    
2029      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Tax attributes 15    
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 3    
Thereafter      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Tax attributes 549    
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes 53    
Indefinite      
Tax attributes and related deferred tax assets [Line Items]      
Tax attributes 1,330    
Deferred Tax on Tax Attributes $ 351    
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Valuation allowances by jurisdiction (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Valuation allowance [Line Items]      
Valuation allowance $ 135 $ 78 $ 66
Germany      
Valuation allowance [Line Items]      
Valuation allowance 43 1 0
United Kingdom      
Valuation allowance [Line Items]      
Valuation allowance 30 30 29
U.S.      
Valuation allowance [Line Items]      
Valuation allowance 24 15 11
France      
Valuation allowance [Line Items]      
Valuation allowance 21 23 22
Other      
Valuation allowance [Line Items]      
Valuation allowance $ 17 $ 9 $ 4
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Unrecognized tax benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Unrecognized tax benefits [Abstract]      
Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of period $ 288 $ 271 $ 327
Additions for tax positions of current year 14 37 22
Additions for tax positions of prior years 15 2 13
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (15) (22) (91)
Settlements (payments/refunds) (66) 0 0
Unrecognized tax benefit, end of period $ 236 $ 288 $ 271
v3.25.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies $ 140 $ 124 $ 127
Minimum      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Site contingency, accrued liabilities $ 1    
Technology licensing contracts indemnification period (in years) 5 years    
Maximum      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Site contingency, accrued liabilities $ 43    
Technology licensing contracts indemnification period (in years) 10 years    
v3.25.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Accrual environmental liability (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 124 $ 127  
Changes in estimates 29 5  
Amounts paid (10) (9)  
Foreign exchange effects (3) 1  
Ending balance $ 140 $ 124  
Environmental Loss Contingency, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued and other current liabilities Accrued and other current liabilities Accrued and other current liabilities
v3.25.0.1
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests - Dividend distribution (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests [Abstract]                      
Dividend per ordinary share (usd per share) $ 5.20 $ 1.34 $ 1.34 $ 1.34 $ 1.25 $ 1.25 $ 1.25 $ 1.25 $ 1.19 $ 5.27 $ 4.94
Aggregate Dividends Paid   $ 437 $ 437 $ 438 $ 408 $ 406 $ 407 $ 408 $ 389 $ 1,720 $ 1,610
v3.25.0.1
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2024
Aug. 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Feb. 29, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Share repurchase authorization [Line Items]                  
Cash paid for shares repurchased         $ 195 $ 211 $ 420    
Cumulative perpetual redeemable non-controlling interests, shares outstanding         113,053 113,075      
Cumulative redeemable non-controlling interest stock redeemed during the period, in shares         22 396 1,903    
Cumulative redeemable non-controlling interest stock redeemed during the period, in value         $ 1 $ 1 $ 2    
Redeemable non-controlling interests, dividends per share (in dollars per share) $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 60.00 $ 60.00 $ 60.00    
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests         $ 7 $ 7 $ 7    
2024 Share Repurchase Authorization                  
Share repurchase authorization [Line Items]                  
Stock repurchase authorization shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)     34,000,000.0            
2023 Share Repurchase Authorization                  
Share repurchase authorization [Line Items]                  
Stock repurchase authorization shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)               34,000,000.0  
2022 Share Repurchase Authorization                  
Share repurchase authorization [Line Items]                  
Stock repurchase authorization shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)                 34,000,000.0
v3.25.0.1
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests - Share repurchase activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share repurchase authorization [Line Items]      
Shares repurchased (in shares) 2,236,348 2,349,207 4,397,754
Average purchase price (in dollars per share) $ 88.42 $ 89.82 $ 92.41
Total Purchase Price, Including Commissions and Fees $ 198 $ 211 $ 406
2024 Share Repurchase Authorization      
Share repurchase authorization [Line Items]      
Shares repurchased (in shares) 2,236,348    
Average purchase price (in dollars per share) $ 88.42    
Total Purchase Price, Including Commissions and Fees $ 198    
2023 Share Repurchase Authorization      
Share repurchase authorization [Line Items]      
Shares repurchased (in shares)   983,309  
Average purchase price (in dollars per share)   $ 90.99  
Total Purchase Price, Including Commissions and Fees   $ 89  
2022 Share Repurchase Authorization      
Share repurchase authorization [Line Items]      
Shares repurchased (in shares)   1,365,898 2,286,216
Average purchase price (in dollars per share)   $ 88.98 $ 87.50
Total Purchase Price, Including Commissions and Fees   $ 122 $ 200
2021 Share Repurchase Authorization      
Share repurchase authorization [Line Items]      
Shares repurchased (in shares)     2,111,538
Average purchase price (in dollars per share)     $ 97.72
Total Purchase Price, Including Commissions and Fees     $ 206
v3.25.0.1
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests - Ordinary shares (Details) - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Ordinary shares outstanding: [Abstract]      
Beginning balance (in shares) 324,483,402    
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares) (2,236,348) (2,349,207) (4,397,754)
Ending balance (in shares) 323,889,832 324,483,402  
Ordinary shares      
Ordinary shares outstanding: [Abstract]      
Beginning balance (in shares) 324,483,402 325,723,567 329,536,389
Share-based compensation (in shares) 1,278,115 793,984 291,104
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares) 364,663 315,058 293,828
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares) (2,236,348) (2,349,207) (4,397,754)
Ending balance (in shares) 323,889,832 324,483,402 325,723,567
v3.25.0.1
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests - Treasury shares (Details) - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Ordinary shares outstanding: [Abstract]      
Beginning balance (in shares) 15,939,096    
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares) 2,236,348 2,349,207 4,397,754
Ending balance (in shares) 16,532,666 15,939,096  
Treasury shares      
Ordinary shares outstanding: [Abstract]      
Beginning balance (in shares) 15,939,096 14,698,931 10,675,605
Share-based compensation (in shares) (1,278,115) (793,984) (291,104)
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares) (364,663) (315,058) (83,324)
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares) 2,236,348 2,349,207 4,397,754
Ending balance (in shares) 16,532,666 15,939,096 14,698,931
v3.25.0.1
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests - Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Equity, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance $ 12,930    
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (95) $ (275) $ 671
Tax expense before reclassifications (52) 113 (240)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 120 78 0
Tax expense (29) (20) 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (56) (104) 431
Equity, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance 12,462 12,930  
AOCI Attributable to Parent      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Equity, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance (1,476) (1,372) (1,803)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (56) (104) 431
Equity, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance (1,532) (1,476) (1,372)
Financial derivatives      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Equity, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance (226) (146) (354)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 51 (178) 393
Tax expense before reclassifications (13) 47 (86)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 102 69 (128)
Tax expense (25) (18) 29
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 115 (80) 208
Equity, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance (111) (226) (146)
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plans      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Equity, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance (279) (182) (528)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (21) (142) 342
Tax expense before reclassifications 5 38 (95)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 18 9 128
Tax expense (4) (2) (29)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (2) (97) 346
Equity, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance (281) (279) (182)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Equity, Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance (971) (1,044) (921)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (125) 45 (64)
Tax expense before reclassifications (44) 28 (59)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 0 0 0
Tax expense 0 0 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (169) 73 (123)
Equity, Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance $ (1,140) $ (971) $ (1,044)
v3.25.0.1
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests - Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]      
Sales and other operating revenues: $ 40,302 $ 41,107 $ 50,451
Cost of sales 35,738 35,849 43,847
Interest expense (income) 481 477 287
Other income (expense), net 50 (58) (72)
Provision for income taxes 240 501 882
Total reclassifications, before tax 1,603 2,627 4,776
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]      
Provision for income taxes (29) (20) 0
Total reclassifications, before tax 120 78 0
Total reclassifications, after tax 91 58 0
Financial derivatives | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]      
Provision for income taxes (25) (18) 29
Total reclassifications, after tax 77 51 (99)
Financial derivatives | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Commodities      
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]      
Cost of sales 129 33 (59)
Financial derivatives | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Foreign currency      
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]      
Interest expense (income) (35) 31 (75)
Financial derivatives | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Interest rates      
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]      
Interest expense (income) 4 5 6
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plans | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]      
Provision for income taxes (4) (2) (29)
Total reclassifications, after tax 14 7 99
Settlement loss | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]      
Other income (expense), net 0 0 103
Actuarial loss | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]      
Other income (expense), net 15 6 22
Prior service cost | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]      
Other income (expense), net 3 3 3
Financial Derivatives | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Commodities      
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]      
Sales and other operating revenues: $ 4 $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Per Share Data - Earnings per share, basic and diluted (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Line Items]      
Net income (loss) $ 1,367 $ 2,121 $ 3,889
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests $ (7) $ (7) $ (7)
Earnings (loss) per share:      
Basic from continuing operations (in dollars in per share) $ 4.15 $ 6.50 $ 11.86
Basic from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) 0.01 (0.02) (0.02)
Diluted from continuing operations (in dollars in per share) 4.14 6.48 11.83
Diluted from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ (0.02) $ (0.02)
Continuing operations      
Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Line Items]      
Net income (loss) $ 1,363 $ 2,126 $ 3,894
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests (7) (7) (7)
Net income attributable to participating securities, Basic (6) (7) (10)
Net income attributable to participating securities, Diluted (6) (7) (10)
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Basic 1,350 2,112 3,877
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders, Diluted $ 1,350 $ 2,112 $ 3,877
Weighted average number of shares outstanding reconciliation [Abstract]      
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding (in share) 325 325 327
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) 1 1 1
Potential dilutive shares (in shares) 326 326 328
Discontinued operations      
Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Line Items]      
Net income (loss) $ 4 $ (5) $ (5)
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests 0 0 0
Net income attributable to participating securities, Basic 0 0 0
Net income attributable to participating securities, Diluted 0 0 0
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Basic 4 (5) (5)
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders, Diluted $ 4 $ (5) $ (5)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding reconciliation [Abstract]      
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding (in share) 325 325 327
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) 1 1 1
Potential dilutive shares (in shares) 326 326 328
v3.25.0.1
Segment and Related Information - Summarized financial information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   $ 40,302 $ 41,107 $ 50,451
Cost of sales   35,738 35,849 43,847
Impairments   949 518 69
(Income) loss from equity investments   217 20 (5)
Gain on sale of business   (284) 0 0
Other items   1,748 1,745 1,506
Depreciation and amortization expense   1,522 1,534 1,267
EBITDA   3,456 4,509 6,301
Capital expenditures   1,839 1,531 1,890
O&P - Americas        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   7,619 6,967 9,420
Cost of sales   9,261 9,146 11,953
Impairments   0 25 0
(Income) loss from equity investments   (13) (49) (98)
Gain on sale of business   0    
Other items   459 442 351
Depreciation and amortization expense   619 587 591
EBITDA   2,445 2,303 2,865
Capital expenditures   635 480 383
O&P - EAI        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   10,188 9,822 12,568
Cost of sales   10,529 10,165 12,943
Impairments $ 69 892 38 69
(Income) loss from equity investments   217 55 68
Gain on sale of business   0    
Other items   440 437 368
Depreciation and amortization expense   220 207 171
EBITDA   (991) (9) 178
Capital expenditures   525 273 349
I&D        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   10,219 10,875 12,703
Cost of sales   9,208 9,383 11,135
Impairments   2 192 0
(Income) loss from equity investments   13 13 25
Gain on sale of business   (284)    
Other items   222 262 250
Depreciation and amortization expense   401 443 332
EBITDA   1,664 1,679 1,872
Capital expenditures   445 590 940
APS        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   3,616 3,686 4,197
Cost of sales   3,271 3,393 3,901
Impairments   55 252 0
(Income) loss from equity investments   0 1 0
Gain on sale of business   0    
Other items   344 312 281
Depreciation and amortization expense   90 98 95
EBITDA   54 (162) 115
Capital expenditures   105 75 60
Refining        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   8,080 9,179 10,975
Cost of sales   8,639 9,357 10,883
Impairments   0 11 0
(Income) loss from equity investments   0 0 0
Gain on sale of business   0    
Other items   130 125 128
Depreciation and amortization expense   150 158 39
EBITDA   (60) 379 921
Capital expenditures   31 32 53
Technology        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   580 578 588
Cost of sales   211 210 242
Impairments   0 0 0
(Income) loss from equity investments   0 0 0
Gain on sale of business   0    
Other items   123 119 124
Depreciation and amortization expense   42 41 39
EBITDA   379 375 366
Capital expenditures   95 69 98
Other        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   0 0 0
Cost of sales   (5,381) (5,805) (7,210)
Impairments   0 0 0
(Income) loss from equity investments   0 0 0
Gain on sale of business   0    
Other items   30 48 4
Depreciation and amortization expense   0 0 0
EBITDA   (35) (56) (16)
Capital expenditures   3 12 7
Intersegment Eliminations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   0 0 0
Intersegment Eliminations | O&P - Americas        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   3,914 4,313 5,060
Intersegment Eliminations | O&P - EAI        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   679 657 887
Intersegment Eliminations | I&D        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   205 211 247
Intersegment Eliminations | APS        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   18 12 5
Intersegment Eliminations | Refining        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   479 535 918
Intersegment Eliminations | Technology        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   91 85 105
Intersegment Eliminations | Other        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   (5,386) (5,813) (7,222)
Operating Segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   40,302 41,107 50,451
Operating Segments | O&P - Americas        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   11,533 11,280 14,480
Operating Segments | O&P - EAI        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   10,867 10,479 13,455
Operating Segments | I&D        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   10,424 11,086 12,950
Operating Segments | APS        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   3,634 3,698 4,202
Operating Segments | Refining        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   8,559 9,714 11,893
Operating Segments | Technology        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   671 663 693
Operating Segments | Other        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenues   $ (5,386) $ (5,813) $ (7,222)
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Segment and Related Information - Reconciliation of EBITDA to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
EBITDA:      
Total segment EBITDA $ 3,491 $ 4,565 $ 6,317
Other EBITDA (35) (56) (16)
Less:      
Depreciation and amortization expense (1,522) (1,534) (1,267)
Interest expense (481) (477) (287)
Add:      
Interest income 150 129 29
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 1,603 $ 2,627 $ 4,776
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Segment and Related Information - Long-lived assets by segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 15,066 $ 15,547  
Equity investments 4,121 3,907 $ 4,295
Goodwill 1,561 1,647 1,827
O&P - Americas      
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, net 6,592 6,441  
Equity investments 2,011 2,049  
Goodwill 472 477 162
O&P - EAI      
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,553 2,139  
Equity investments 1,732 1,513  
Goodwill 355 380 86
I&D      
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, net 5,670 5,654  
Equity investments 377 343  
Goodwill 209 215 201
APS      
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, net 655 678  
Equity investments 1 2  
Goodwill 517 567 1,370
Refining      
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, net 0 122  
Equity investments 0 0  
Goodwill 0 0  
Technology      
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, net 596 513  
Equity investments 0 0  
Goodwill $ 8 $ 8 $ 8
v3.25.0.1
Segment and Related Information - Long-lived assets by geographic location (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total $ 19,764 $ 20,095
U.S.    
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total 14,456 14,334
Germany    
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total 1,691 1,593
The Netherlands    
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total 784 879
Italy    
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total 399 389
Mexico    
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total 257 281
France    
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total 171 731
China    
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total 124 375
Other    
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total $ 1,882 $ 1,513
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Segment and Related Information - Narrative (Details)
T in Thousands, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 36 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2023
USD ($)
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
T
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Restructuring cost and reserve [Line Items]                  
Proceeds from sale of business           $ 689 $ 0 $ 15  
Gain on sale of business           284 0 0  
Equity investments     $ 3,907     4,121 3,907 4,295 $ 4,121
Impairments           949 518 69  
Non-cash impairment charge           $ 13 192    
Goodwill impairment charge             $ 252    
National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET)                  
Restructuring cost and reserve [Line Items]                  
Ownership percentage in the joint venture (in percent)   35.00% 0.00%     35.00% 0.00%   35.00%
Equity investments   $ 500              
Production manufacturing joint venture capacity | T   400              
European PO JV                  
Restructuring cost and reserve [Line Items]                  
Ownership percentage in the joint venture (in percent)     50.00%     50.00% 50.00%   50.00%
Non-cash impairment charge     $ 192            
Disposal group disposed of by sale not discontinued operations [Member] | Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives (“EO&D”) Business                  
Restructuring cost and reserve [Line Items]                  
Proceeds from sale of business           $ 689      
Gain on sale of business           284      
Refining                  
Restructuring cost and reserve [Line Items]                  
Gain on sale of business           0      
Equity investments     0     0 $ 0   $ 0
Exit costs incurred           179 334 187 700
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining           70     70
Impairments           0 11 0  
APS                  
Restructuring cost and reserve [Line Items]                  
Gain on sale of business           0      
Equity investments     2     1 2   1
Impairments           55 252 0  
Goodwill impairment charge $ 252     $ 252     252    
O&P - EAI                  
Restructuring cost and reserve [Line Items]                  
Gain on sale of business           0      
Equity investments     $ 1,513     1,732 1,513   $ 1,732
Impairments         $ 69 892 38 $ 69  
Goodwill impairment charge             $ 0    
Consideration         $ 38        
O&P - EAI | European Strategic Review                  
Restructuring cost and reserve [Line Items]                  
Impairments           837      
O&P - EAI | Chinese Joint Venture                  
Restructuring cost and reserve [Line Items]                  
Impairments           $ 52      
v3.25.0.1
Segment and Related Information - Schedule of costs incurred (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended 36 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Restructuring Incurred Cost Statement Of Income Or Comprehensive Income Extensible Enumeration Not Disclosed Flag Refinery exit costs Refinery exit costs    
Refining        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Exit costs incurred $ 179 $ 334 $ 187 $ 700
Accelerated lease amortization costs | Refining        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Exit costs incurred 38 110 91 239
Personnel costs | Refining        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Exit costs incurred 35 76 64 175
Asset retirement obligation accretion | Refining        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Exit costs incurred 8 9 2 19
Asset retirement cost depreciation | Refining        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Exit costs incurred 80 139 30 249
Other charges | Refining        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Exit costs incurred $ 18 $ 0 $ 0 $ 18