LYONDELLBASELL

Acquisition of 35% stake in National Petrochemical

LYONDELLBASELL

Polyolefin technology licensed to China / New complex in Yulin / Western technology key to portfolio development

LYONDELLBASELL

Acquisition of 35% stake in Saudi's Natpet planned / USD 500 mn deal to boost PP business

POLYMER PRICES

Standard Thermoplastics in April 2011: Polyolefin producers almost cover costs / HDPE, PVC with stronger rises / PS follows SM down / EPS improves / Chronic bottlenecks / Feedstocks up again / Fresh hikes