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Weakening Asian Polyethylene Demand Backs Up into the US

March 22, 2010

Excess stocks in China weighing down sentiment in global PE markets | news.alibaba.com

Chinese traders are re-exporting imported polyethylene to pull down inventories and adjust to weaker demand. This has pulled down prices in Asian and may hinder US exports to the region.

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.

Sunoco Polypropylene Good Deal for Braskem

February 1, 2010

Sunoco Announces Agreement To Sell Polypropylene Business | www.thestreet.com

Braskem hits the polypropylene market as demand and prices are rising. The price of $350 million is just about half of replacement cost.

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.

Braskem is Coming North

January 26, 2010

Quattor acquisition does not alter US plans, says Braskem CEO | www.bnamericas.com

Braskem is now the largest polyethylene producer in the Americas. They have aggressive expansion plans that include purchasing US assets and new facilities in other Latin American countries.

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.

Good news for PET

January 25, 2010

Coke's New Bottle Is Part Plant | online.wsj.com

Coke's new plant-based PET still requires the production of the plastic. So here's an environmentally responsible measure that does not hurt PET.

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.

More Ethylene Expansions in the Middle East – “A Seat at the Table”

January 7, 2010

Exxon signs petchem plant deal with Qatar | www.reuters.com

Now that it seems the glut of ethylene capacity coming on in the Middle East and China will fit nicely into growing markets, more expansions are being announced. We have seen this during every cycle in petrochemical markets – there are many preemptive capacity announcements. Not all of them will be built.

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.

Caustic Soda in Asia – Classic Problem

January 4, 2010

OUTLOOK ‘10: Asia caustic soda sees greater price flexibility | www.icis.com

Uncertainty about basic markets affecting caustic soda in Asia, namely the Australian alumina market and PVC markets, have buyers trying to shift to more flexible contract terms for caustic soda from traditional six month fixed price contracts. A flat price versus a variable price is a classic hedging problem. Asian buyers and sellers now might have a hedging tool to address this problem.

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.

What happens with ethylene capacity after 2012

December 7, 2009

Saudi poised to become global petrochem hub | www.tradearabia.com

Petrochemical growth in the Middle East over the next few years will be "substantial," to say the least. But where do petrochemicals go from there. While Middle Eastern source promise more growth in capacity through 2015, there are three reasons to wonder: First, where will the money come from; second, is there cheaper capacity that might be available; and, third, just what is the region's continuing competitive advantage in petrochemicals?

Dean Bellefleur, founder

Dean BellefleurfounderD-idea 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.

Give Flexible Packaging It's Due

October 15, 2009

Flexible packaging will return to growth in 2011 | www.europeanplasticsnews.com

Flexible packaging and convenience are converging at a staggering rate. Demands for greener packaging bodes well for flexible packaging as does the fact that there is no dominant supplier to the market. Seeking the path of least resistance by cannibalizing traditional packaging formats rather than waiting for better economic conditions is the fast track for flexible packaging.

James "Jim" Rippy, Former Senior Vice President of Operations

James "Jim" RippyFormer Senior Vice President of OperationsCONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, 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.

Health Care Reform will not fly!

September 30, 2009

Fate of Government-Run Health Insurance May Rest in Obama's Hands | www.foxnews.com

Too much lobbyist money opposing any real reform. The insurance companies control.

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.

Sabic’s Dismal Q2 Results Unlikely Representative of the Petrochemical Industry

July 20, 2009

UPDATE 1-Saudi Basic Industries' Q2 profit plummets on crisis | www.iii.co.uk

Sabic buys feedstocks at a low, fixed price, so falling prices mean falling EBITDA.Market conditions for Sabic in Q2 of 2008 were different that for other non-Middle Eastern producers.

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