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Genesis Energy Acquires Genesis Alkali

On August 2, 2017, Genesis Energy acquired chemicals company Genesis Alkali from Tronox for 1.3B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Genesis Energy’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Genesis Energy’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Genesis Energy’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Genesis Energy’s 1st transaction in Wyoming.
Investment Fate
  • Genesis Alkali was divested to a consortium of strategic buyers in 2025 for 1.4B USD.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-08-02
Target Genesis Alkali
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Genesis Energy
Sellers(s) Tronox
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 1.3B USD

Target

Genesis Alkali

Green River, Wyoming, United States
Genesis Alkali is a producer of natural soda ash, also known as sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), a basic building block for a number of ubiquitous products, including flat glass, container glass, dry detergent and a variety of chemicals and other industrial products. The Alkali Business produces approximately four million tons of natural soda ash per year, representing approximately 28% of all the natural soda ash produced in the world and, based on current production rates, has an estimated reserve life remaining of over 100 years. Genesis Alkali is based in Green River, Wyoming.

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Buyer

Genesis Energy

Houston, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Employees2,055
Revenue 3.0B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

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SELLER

Tronox

Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Sector Chemicals
Employees6,500
Revenue 3.1B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Tronox is a provider of mining, production, and marketing of inorganic minerals and chemicals. Tronox is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

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