Sarnia-Lambton, ON, Canada
General Information
About Us
NOVA Chemicals has been operating in Ontario for over 35 years, with four manufacturing facilities in the Sarnia-Lambton region. Our sites include Corunna, Moore, St. Clair River, and Rokeby, with major expansions completed in late 2023.
Production & Growth
Corunna Site
At full production rates, Corunna Site has the capacity to produce approximately 2.8 billion pounds of ethylene and 900 million pounds of coproducts. This production feeds our Rokeby, Moore, and St. Clair River Sites where it is converted to polyethylene.
Moore Site
Moore Site has the capacity to produce 895 million pounds of High- and Low-Density Polyethylene using our NOVAPOL® processing technology.
St. Clair River Site
Our St. Clair River Site has capacity to produce 485 million pounds of Linear Low- and High-Density Polyethylene annually. The facility also features a pilot plant for furthering the development of our proprietary Advanced SCLAIRTECH™ technology (AST).
Rokeby Site
Our newest asset in Ontario with the capacity to produce approximately 1 billion pounds of High- and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene using our AST™ technology.
Pipeline Operations
NOVA Chemicals owns and operates 125 kilometers of pipelines in Ontario, including five international crossings to Michigan, USA. We also own, operate, and maintain several smaller length pipelines adjacent to our facilities.
Pipeline Brochure
Being a Good Neighbour
To ensure the safety of the communities in which we operate, we develop emergency response plans, processes, and teams for each of our four manufacturing sites. Each plan addresses responsible parties and decision-making, resource mobilization, and communication.
Site-specific emergency training includes testing and inspection, as well as response activities for different emergency scenarios, and NOVA Chemicals also conducts regular emergency response activities with local safety authorities such as St. Clair Township Fire, Ontario Provincial Police and Industry Partners.
NOVA Chemicals is an active member of the Bluewater Association for Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (BASES), a leading advocate for working safely, emergency preparedness, and environmental monitoring in the Sarnia-Lambton area. Sarnia-Lambton Alerts (formerly CNN) is a regional emergency notification tool that allows for the communication of information including warnings for extreme weather, unexpected road closures, and evacuations. The tool also includes emergency and non-emergency updates from local industry members, including NOVA Chemicals.
In addition to Sarnia-Lambton Alerts, local authorities maintain 15 community emergency sirens across Sarnia, Pt. Edward, Aamjiwnaang First Nations, and Corunna that are used to alert the public of any hazardous situations. The sirens are solar powered and sit atop 50-foot towers with a sound range of approximately 1.5 kilometres.
Our Connections Community Newsletter is a bi-annual newsletter that focuses on our Manufacturing East region, the broader petrochemical industry, and Responsible Care topics of interest to our Sarnia-Lambton communities. Read our latest here.
ME Environmental Emergency Response Fact Sheet
Additional Resources
- Bluewater Association for Safety, Environment and Sustainability (BASES)
- Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks – Ontario
Community Engagement
Our vision is to be known as a socially responsible neighbour, bringing value to NOVA Chemicals and the communities where we operate. Our giving focuses on:
- Inspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators (STEM, trades, education)
- Creating Strong, Thriving Communities (basic needs, safety, health)
- Fostering Environmental Stewardship
The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton is our local charity of choice. In 2025, we invested over $500,000 and 4,600+ employee volunteerism hours. We prioritize:
- Local partnerships
- Indigenous engagement
- Removing barriers for vulnerable populations
We look forward to learning more about your organization, program, or initiative. Please review our eligibility criteria before you submit an application for funding.
Petrochemical Industry Standard for Benzene
As a registrant with the Ontario Petrochemical Industry Standard (Standard) for benzene compliance, developed under Ontario’s Local Air Quality Regulation, NOVA Chemicals is committed to measuring and reporting benzene readings from the perimeter of our Corunna, Ontario petrochemical facility and providing an annual summary of our performance under the Standard. The Corunna facility is the only NOVA Chemicals facility in Ontario that produces benzene and is registered with the Standard.
If you have questions about our work to comply with the Ontario Petrochemical Industry Standard for Benzene, please contact manestcomm@novachem.com.
Contact Information
NOVA Chemicals
Manufacturing East Corporate Center
P.O. Box 3060
Sarnia, ON N7T 8C1
Phone: 519.862.2911
Email: manestcomm@novachem.com
For all inquiries, please call Security at 519.862.2911 and press “0”. You will be directed to the appropriate contact.
NOVA Chemicals Pipeline Emergency Lines:
In Canada: 519.862.2002 (Emergency Only)
In the U.S.: 800.278.0584 (Emergency Only)
