LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE: LYB)

LyondellBasell Industries N. V. is a global chemical company that manufactures and markets polymers chemicals and related products. It operates integrated facilities that convert raw materials such as ethane and naphtha into basic olefins and then into polyolefins intermediates and advanced polymer solutions. The company serves markets in packaging automotive construction and other industrial sectors.

The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of its produced chemicals and polymers. Main product lines include ethylene polyethylene propylene oxide derivatives intermediate chemicals oxyfuels and specialty polymer compounds. In addition it earns income from licensing its catalyst and process technology to third parties. Sales are made to a broad range of industrial customers who use the materials in further manufacturing processes.

The company operates through the following segments O&P Americas O&P EAI I&D APS and Technology.

• O&P Americas produces ethylene and polyethylene using ethane as the primary feedstock in its North American crackers. The segment adjusts its raw material mix to optimize profitability and supplies polyethylene to packaging and industrial markets.

• O&P EAI manufactures ethylene and polyethylene mainly from naphtha in its European and Asian facilities. The segment serves customers in Europe Asia and international markets with polyolefins used in film injection molding and other applications.

• I&D manufactures propylene oxide derivatives intermediate chemicals and oxyfuels. Its products include propylene glycol glycol ethers and other chemical intermediates that are used in coatings adhesives and fuel blending.

• APS develops and sells advanced polymer solutions such as engineered compounds specialty powders and performance materials. The segment focuses on automotive electrical and consumer goods applications where tailored polymer properties are required.

• Technology licenses polyolefin catalyst technology and process know how to producers worldwide. It also manufactures and sells catalysts that enable the production of polyethylene and polypropylene.

LyondellBasell Industries N. V. holds a leading position among global producers of polyolefins and chemicals. It benefits from low cost ethane feedstock in North America and an integrated chain that links olefin production to downstream polymer manufacturing. The company also leverages its proprietary catalyst technology to differentiate its products. It operates in a highly competitive industry where it faces rivalry from other large chemical producers.

The company sells its products to a diverse range of industrial customers. These include manufacturers of packaging films containers and bottles producers of automotive parts and components and firms involved in construction appliances and consumer goods. Its chemical intermediates are supplied to companies that produce coatings adhesives solvents and fuels.