Borouge International

Flags of OMV and Borouge waving in the wind in front of headoffice

Creating a global polyolefins leader - Borouge International is a newly established global polyolefins company, bringing together Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals. Backed by OMV and XRG as equal shareholders, the company combines scale, technology leadership and geographic diversification to create long-term value.

A new chapter in global chemicals

Borouge International has been created to strengthen competitiveness, resilience, and sustainable value creation in the polyolefins sector. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with operations across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, the company is positioned to serve customers globally with advanced and essential materials.

The formation of Borouge International is a key milestone in OMV’s Strategy 2030, accelerating growth in Chemicals and reinforcing OMV’s transformation into an integrated energy, fuels and chemicals company.

Global presence

Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with operations across Europe, the Middle East and North America.

Global scale

As the world’s leading pure-play polyolefins companies, Borouge International is serving customers across key global markets with a broad portfolio of essential and advanced materials.

Scale and position

Access to production capacity of approximately 13.6 million tonnes per year, positioning the company as the fourth-largest polyolefins producer worldwide.

Value creation

More than USD 500 million per year in identified EBITDA synergies, and a strong investment-grade credit profile underpinning long-term value creation.

Strong foundations

Complementary assets and capabilities

Combining Borealis’ advanced materials expertise, Borouge’s advantaged feedstock position and NOVA Chemicals’ strong North American footprint.

Strong partnership

OMV and XRG as equal shareholders

Owned by OMV and XRG (ADNOC’s international investment arm) in an equal partnership, providing long-term strategic alignment and a robust shareholder base.

Resilient business model

Diversified footprint and portfolio

Geographic diversification, premium products and leading technologies designed to perform across market cycles and enhance resilience.

Strategic relevance for OMV

Borouge International strengthens OMV’s chemicals business by combining scale, technology and access to attractive growth markets. The company supports OMV’s strategic priorities by enhancing resilience, improving cash flow generation, and enabling attractive shareholder returns over the long term.

Frequently asked questions

Borouge International is a global polyolefins company formed through the combination of Borouge Plc and Borealis, and the acquisition of NOVA Chemicals.

The company is jointly owned by OMV and XRG as equal shareholders.

Borouge International is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with operations across three continents.

The combination strengthens scale, resilience and competitiveness, supporting long-term value creation for shareholders and customers.