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Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

PVC Futures Contracts – A Very Tough Hedge

May 18, 2009

Shanghai Chlor-Alkali to Run PVC Futures Hedging Business | www.tradingmarkets.com

The economics of PVC have always been complicated; much more complicated than polyolefins.  Several years ago as China undertook a rapid expansion in the PVC capacity, they introduced a very old concept which has further complicated the market.

Michael Brown, Managing Partner

Michael BrownManaging PartnerTZ Chemicals What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Rail shipments for chemicals remain weak

May 15, 2009

Rail group warns economic recovery still far off | finance.yahoo.com

The chemical industry is often considered to be a leading indicator of the broader economy.  Rail shipments are considered to be a leading indicator of the chemical industry since they are comprised predominantly of early value chain commodity chemicals.  Thus, chemical rail shipments can be considered a leading-leading indicator for the broader economy.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Carbon Fuel Crackdown - California Gets Tough

May 1, 2009

CARB OK's Low Carbon Fuel Rules | www.dieselprogress.com

Standards for petroleum, renewable,  and alternative fuels in California have set the precedent for the nation's first restrictions on carbon fuel content.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Dow Shedding Assets to Complete Transformation

May 1, 2009

Dow CEO Evaluating Divestiture of Dow AgroSciences | money.cnn.com

Dow has stated that ~$25 Billion in assets are to be divested in order to pay down debt from the ROH acquisition.  With AgroSciences sure to fetch a meaningful premium all eyes are on Dow's remaining commodity units.

Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Petrochemicals : Japan Out, Japan In, Venezuela Tries Again

April 14, 2009

Chavez Says Japan to Spend $33.5 Billion in Venezuela (Update3) | www.bloomberg.com

Venezuela has the potential to build ethylene operations that would rival Middle Eastern plants.  Japanese companies actively supporting and participating in Venezuela's ambitious plans.

Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Can India take on the Global Petrochemical Industry?

April 7, 2009

India sets out plans for rapid petrochemicals growth | www.yourindustrynews.com

India plans large increases in petrochemicals making it long ethylene. Can Indian petrochemical capacity compete with the Middle East?

Michael Brown, Managing Partner

Michael BrownManaging PartnerTZ Chemicals What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

BPA has alternatives, but there are tradeoffs

April 6, 2009

Legislative floodwaters rise against BPA as packagers, suppliers evaluate options | my.packexpo.com

Recently enacted local regulations banning the use of resins containing bisphenol-A (BPA) will impact the metal packaging and infant care markets the most.  BPA-free alternative technology is available but users and converters in these industries will have to make tradeoffs and in some cases invest in new equipment and tooling to make the switch.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

California Scheming - Climate Change End Around Avoids Congressional Debate on CAFE

April 1, 2009

CARB Expects EPA Ruling on Fuel Economy in May | wardsauto.com

California appears poised to successfully regulate automotive fuel economy under the guise of climate change.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Fuel for Thought - SCR Winning Over Industry Majors

March 27, 2009

Cummins Justifies Switch to SCR | www.trucknews.com

With more encouraging results from SCR systems in testing for 2010 the Heavy Duty market seems to be migrating toward widespread adoption.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Money for Nothing - Growers Push for Carbon Cash Harvest

March 26, 2009

Farmers want Obama to make carbon a cash crop under climate law | www.bloomberg.com

Agricultural production is a significant net source of carbon emissions.  Reducing planted acreage in the name of climate change may further tighten food supplies and keep prices high.

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