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Send us a textIn this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny are joined by Mike Cross of Crossroads Logistics & Land Development based in Camanche, Iowa. Mike serves as the company's manager, ensuring that timelines are met, new customers are identified, and the brand continues to grow through enhanced marketing efforts.Crossroads Logistics provides railcar and bulk liquid storage while serving local employers like LyondellBasell. The company offers convenient track access to the Union Pacific mainline and features a spacious railcar storage yard.Nestled along 44th Ave in Camanche, the operation occupies the former Hawkeye Chemical Plant.Contact Mike at mike@crossroadsland.com. Grow Clinton appreciates Mike and his team's ongoing support and looks forward to contributing to the company's future growth and development.To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com.Grow Clinton's mission is to promote business growth, foster community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny are joined by Dr. Brian Kelly, president of Clinton Community College. Dr. Kelly will share information regarding the community college's recent successes, including:Career Advancement CenterWorkforce educationK12 partnerships w/regional school districtsNestle Purina PetCare career training LyondellBasell partnership & Process Technology The Clinton Community College has remained a longtime partner in area education and job readiness, ensuring that tomorrow's workforce is prepared and equipped with the skills necessary to strengthen our regional employers. To learn more about the many programs available at Clinton Community College, please visit https://eicc.edu/services-support/location/ccc/. To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com. Grow Clinton's mission is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

In this episode of the LYB podcast, Deepi Sidhu interviews Agustin Izquierdo, the new executive vice president and chief financial officer at LYB. Agustin shares his career journey, starting from investment banking in to his roles in the chemical industry and finally his transition to LYB. Agustin also discusses his personal life, including his family and hobbies, and offers career advice on being curious and taking on diverse roles. He outlines his immediate priorities as CFO, including talent development, digital tools and supporting LYB business goals. The episode concludes with Agustin's excitement about future plans and initiatives, particularly in the areas of circularity and sustainability. Subscribe and don't miss an episode! Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

European propylene oxide (PO) and styrene monomer (SM) will remain oversupplied following the closure of LyondellBasell and Covestro's flagship complex in the Netherlands, but the erosion of local capacity is leaving markets increasingly fragile.  In this podcast, ICIS Insight editor Tom Brown speaks to Nicole Simpson, ICIS markets editor for PO, and Fergus Jensen, senior editor for styrene, about the likely fallout from the planned shutdown. Europe PO market chronically oversupplied, operating rates remain low Further shutdowns needed for PO market to come back into balance LyondellBasell may be able to meet demand from Europe, US plants Styrene market also looks to more shutdowns, but closure further reduces Europe capacity Domestic market increasingly dependent on imports, making the market increasingly fragile Shipping delays and plant outages having a more dramatic impact Still over 700,000 tonnes excess capacity in Europe PO market PO remains difficult to transport, infrastructure limited to allow imports to Europe Players starting to invest in import facilities, but remain in early stages POSM capacity continues to exceed demand, but PO a more of a driver than styrene Three other POSM units remain in Europe

Send us a textIn this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy talks with two representatives from LyondellBasell (LYB)—Clinton Complex about two initiatives the company has planned to support: Women's History Month (March).- A mock interview and resume writing workshop on March 27th, hosted at the Grow Clinton office (721 S 2nd Street, Clinton). - A women's clothing drive for Pursuits is happening in March.We will also discuss LYB's partnership with Grow Clinton and throughout the community. When asked for advice to share with our listeners, local LYB leadership stated, "Get involved with Grow Clinton and get involved in your community. Promoting your community not only creates opportunities for you and your business, it also allows us to grow together!"If we are not growing as a community, we're falling behind. If you want more info on promoting your member business or organization on the podcast, contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com. Grow Clinton's mission is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

Washington leaders visited the accident site on the two-year anniversary of a train derailment that contaminated air, soil and water. A landmark step toward promoting sound science and advancing U.S. competitiveness has also been taken. LyondellBasell's Houston refinery, in operation for over a century, is closing due to high maintenance costs and shifting market dynamics.  

The Global Impact Coalition (GIC) aims to bring chemical companies and value chain partners together to solve challenges on the road to net zero carbon. -          Collective effort will bring down the cost of sustainable solutions-          GIC is spin off from the World Economic Forum -          Major chemical company members include BASF, SABIC, Clariant, Covestro, LyondellBasell, Mitsubishi, Syensqo, LG Chem-          Automotive plastics recycling is a key focus-          Fully decarbonised car would only add $900 to final price-          On average decarbonising only adds 2-4% to final price of most goods-          However decarbonization costs rise steeply up the value chain-          GIC aims to grow geographically and along industrial value chainsICIS journalist Will Beacham interviews Charlie Tan, CEO of the GIC and Lars Kissau, president of BASF's Net Zero Accelerator.

What with tough financial results from some producers, the threat of tariffs and upstream price wobbles, 2025 already has a lot to discuss for Europe polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) senior editors. Vicky Ellis and Ben Lake look back on January trends and what's being tussled over for February in contract talks.They touch on LyondellBasell's Q4 results,  Dow CEO Jim Fitterling's downbeat view on demand, early February market trends and ICIS' article about the SE Asia PE plant shutdowns deemed necessary for rebalancing.Podcast edited by Will Beacham

APAC stocks were mostly higher but with gains capped at month-end and as participants digested earnings and tariff threats.US President Trump said he will put a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico because of fentanyl, and stated that China is going to end up paying a tariff as well.US President Trump posted on Truth Social that the US will require commitment from BRICS countries to neither create a new BRICS currency nor back any other currency to replace the mighty US Dollar or they will face 100% tariffs.Mega-cap after-market US earnings saw Apple, Intel, and Visa rise by 3.0%, 3.7%, and 1.2% respectively.ECB may drop its "restrictive" label on the rate stance as soon as March, according to Bloomberg citing sources. The sources noted that with another 25bps rate cut highly likely then.Looking ahead, highlights include German Retail Sales, Unemployment & CPI, French CPI, Spanish Retail Sales, US PCE, Employment Costs, Canadian GDP (Q4), ECB SCE, German Credit Rating, Comments from Fed's Bowman, Earnings from Novartis, Exxon, AbbVie, Chevron, Colgate-Palmolive, LyondellBasell & Phillips 66.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses gain, NQ outperforms with AAPL +3.5% in the pre-market after strong growth in services segment.USD mixed vs. peers ahead of core PCE; JPY underperforms.Fixed benchmarks bounce on cool German State CPIs, which has led to outperformance in Bunds.Crude pares initial premia awaiting updates from Trump regarding tariffs on Canada/Mexico oil.Looking ahead, German CPI, US PCE, Employment Costs, Canadian GDP (Q4), German Credit Rating, Comments from Fed's Bowman, Earnings from Exxon, AbbVie, Colgate-Palmolive, LyondellBasell & Phillips 66.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we discuss LyondellBasell's closure of its Houston refinery, the EIA's forecast for retail gas prices, Kinder Morgan's proposed $3 billion South System Expansion 4 Project, former President Trump's national energy emergency declaration, and the Department of Energy's $15 billion loan guarantee for PG&E's Project Polaris.   For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com.

In this episode of the LYB podcast, host Deepi Sidhu, Manager of Content and Social Media at LyondellBasell, wraps up a three-part mini-series on Circular and Low Carbon Solutions (CLCS) with a focus on business-led sustainability. Joining Deepi is Wisdom Dzotsi, Senior Director of Marketing and Commercial Development for CLCS. Wisdom shares his inspiring journey from Ghana to the UK, where his love for science and chemistry was ignited by a memorable chemistry teacher, Dr. Papadopoulos. He discusses the significant impact of his early experiences in Ghana and how they shaped his passion for chemical engineering. Wisdom also delves into the importance of engaging with customers to understand their goals and pain points, particularly around climate change and plastic waste. He highlights the unique approach of the CLCS business in creating tailored solutions to help customers grow their businesses while addressing sustainability challenges. Tune in to hear more about Wisdom's journey, the exciting developments within the CLCS business, and how LYB is driving innovation and sustainability in the industry. Subscribe and don't miss an episode! Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

In this enlightening episode of the LYB podcast, host Deepi Sidhu sits down with Mariane Maximous, vice president of Americas Feedstock and Mechanical Recycling, Circular and Low Carbon Solutions. Mariane shares her inspiring journey from Cairo, Egypt to a leading role in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, LYB is enabling a circular and low carbon economy. The conversation delves into the significance of sustainability and circularity in today's industry, with Mariane offering insights into recent advancements in recycling technologies. She explains the intricacies of both mechanical and advanced recycling processes, highlighting major acquisitions like the Jurupa Valley facility in California and APK AG in Germany as part of the company's commitment to enhancing the recycling infrastructure. With a focus on the challenges and opportunities within the recycling sector, Mariane discusses emerging industry trends, the critical role of legislation and new technologies that promise to revolutionize the low-carbon business landscape. Tune in to discover how these innovations are shaping the future of recycling and driving the LYB mission towards a sustainable world. Subscribe and don't miss an episode! Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

Welcome to the first episode of a three-part LYB podcast miniseries focused on Circular and Low Carbon Solutions (CLCS). Host Deepi Sidhu sits down for an enlightening conversation with Yvonne van der Laan, executive vice president of CLCS at LYB. Discover how a simple train ride sparked Yvonne's LYB journey and what excites her most about the company's role in helping to advance a circular economy.  In this episode, Yvonne shares her unique journey from an economist to a leader in the chemical recycling field. She discusses her role in the LYB strategy for building a profitable CLCS business, while circular solutions, highlighting key milestones such as the innovative MoReTec-1 project in Wesseling, Germany. Explore the challenges and opportunities in creating a sustainable future through advanced recycling technologies. Learn about our efforts to integrate plastic waste back into the production cycle and what the future holds with initiatives like MoReTec-2 Listen in to understand how LYB is positioning itself as a leader in the circular economy. Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell *Footnote on MoReTec: Feedstocks produced via the MoReTec process (pyrolysis oil and gas) displace fossil-based feedstocks in the olefins cracking process; the stated carbon footprint reduction is based on a comparison of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results for (1) pyrolysis oil and gas produced by the MoReTec technology, and (2) fossil-based naphtha feedstock.  LCA for pyrolysis oil and gas based on MoReTec pilot plant data.  LCA for fossil-based naphtha includes carbon emissions associated with the production of fossil-based naphtha feedstock, plus incineration of the equivalent amount of mixed plastic waste required to produce pyrolysis oil and gas via the MoReTec process.   LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discuss a variety of energy topics, including the economic and geopolitical impacts of U.S. oil production policies, refinery closures, and international partnerships in nuclear energy. They critique regulatory decisions affecting energy infrastructure and emphasize the potential global implications of U.S. policy shifts under a Trump presidency, including increased LNG exports and potential relief from strict energy regulations. Additionally, they speculate that Trump's energy policies, particularly his "drill, baby, drill" approach, would bolster the U.S. oil industry while anticipating an increase in natural gas demand.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro00:54 - Joe Biden and Kamala's Iran Oil Sanctions Failure02:31 - LyondellBasell to Shut Down Houston Refinery04:47 - Energy Talen, Constellation and Vistra tumble after government rejects Amazon nuclear-data center agreement06:18 - Storm Rafael May Menace Oil, Gas Production in Gulf of Mexico: Weather Watch08:27- Russia's Oil Revenues Plunged 29% in October as Crude Prices Fell09:56 - Election Wrap Up20:20 - More Iran sanctions and ‘drill baby, drill': Oil market's future is still uncertain under Trump22:50 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Joe Biden and Kamala's Iran Oil Sanctions FailureLyondellBasell to Shut Down Houston RefineryEnergy Talen, Constellation and Vistra tumble after government rejects Amazon nuclear-data center agreementStorm Rafael May Menace Oil, Gas Production in Gulf of Mexico: Weather WatchRussia's Oil Revenues Plunged 29% in October as Crude Prices FellMore Iran sanctions and ‘drill baby, drill': Oil market's future is still uncertain under TrumpFollow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas Investing In 2024– Get in Contact With The Show –

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover LyondellBasell's plans to shut down its Houston refinery in 2025, ONEOK's completion of its $2.6 billion acquisition of Medallion Midstream, Vision RNG's new renewable natural gas facility launch in Kentucky, record-breaking U.S. ethane exports, and insights from BIC Magazine's President and COO Jeremy Osterberger on generative AI's transformative impact on the energy industry. This episode is sponsored by Dräger.   For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com.   #EnergyNews #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #EnergyInvesting #EnergyStocks

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss key energy and election news ahead of the 2024 election, highlighting Robert Bryce's election predictions, such as urban-rural voting divides, the impact of a Trump or Harris win on energy policies, and potential shifts in offshore wind and EPA mandates. They also cover Iran's increasing oil revenue despite sanctions, the UK's renewable investments and struggles, and a Houston refinery closure. The discussion wraps up with OPEC's decision to delay oil output hikes, rising energy concerns, and insights from major oil companies' earnings reports, all amid high anticipation for the election results.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:21 - 10 Can't-Miss Election Predictions06:43 - Joe Biden and Kamala's Iran Oil Sanctions Failure08:18 - Billions Pouring into UK Renewables10:35 - LyondellBasell to Shut Down Houston Refinery12:48 - OPEC+ agrees to delay December output hike for one month, sources say17:49 - Markets Update19:56 - Rig Counts Update20:22 - Exxon, Chevron report rising Permian production despite analyst estimates23:59 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.10 Can't-Miss Election PredictionsJoe Biden and Kamala's Iran Oil Sanctions FailureBillions Pouring into UK RenewablesLyondellBasell to Shut Down Houston RefineryOPEC+ agrees to delay December output hike for one month, sources sayFollow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas Investing In 2024– Get in Contact With The Show –

Phil Kassin first met Guus when they negotiated a refinery sale in France many years ago. Phil was a principal working on the mergers that led to LyondellBasell, the top ten global chemicals producer. After that, Phil was Senior Managing Director at Evercore and is now back again in a principal role with SPAC company RMG Acquisition Corporation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

European bourses are entirely in the green alongside modest strength in US futures following post-earning strength in Amazon/Intel & ultimately outmuscling losses in Apple.Dollar is firmer, CHF sinks after the region's inflation data and JPY pares recent strength.Gilts continue to underperform with benchmarks generally softer pre-Payrolls.Crude is lower as risk-premium returns into the weekend though participants have NFP to navigate first.Looking ahead, US NFP, ISM Manufacturing PMI, Earnings from Ares Management, Dominion Energy, Charter Communications, Imperial Oil, LyondellBasell, Cardinal Health & Cboe Global Markets.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

More chemical industry leaders are making bold strategic decisions to combat a multi-year downturn, driving their companies to focus on areas where they can seize a competitive advantage. -          China-driven overcapacity could imbalance global supply/demand until 2030-          Need for large-scale capacity closures to balance market-          Companies can choose to focus on commodities or become specialty/low carbon players-          CEOs waking up to the need for a radical examination of their assets and strategies-          A trickle of announcements about closures and restructurings turning into a flood-          Leaders such as BASF, Dow, LyondellBasell, Versalis take bold steps to reduce their commodity footprint in EuropeThis is the audio podcast version of a special ICIS Think Tank Live webinar recorded on 30 October. 

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More jobs data points to a healthy economy The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTs) showed a surprise increase in the month of August. Openings totaled 8.04 million, which topped the estimate of 7.64 million and July's reading of 7.71 million. While this is still well off the highs from just a couple of years ago, there are still 1.1 available jobs for every person looking for one. On the inflation front, I believe it was positive to see the quits rate decline to 1.9%, its lowest level since June 2020. This indicates that the labor market has softened as employees are seeing less opportunity to quit their job in favor of another one. This should help put less pressure on wage inflation. The Fed will have to continue to walk the fine line of keeping the economy moving in a positive direction without stoking a rise in inflation. It's a tough task, but the labor market has continued to hold up much stronger than many believed was possible.    Employment report surprises to the upside      I was surprised to see the continued strength in the labor market as the growth of headline nonfarm payrolls of 254k in the month of September easily topped the estimate of 150k. Strength came from leisure and hospitality, which saw payrolls grow 78k thanks to a nice spike of 69k jobs from food services and drinking places. Other positive sectors included health care and social assistance (+71.7k), government (+31k), and construction (+25k). Only two sectors saw declines in the month with manufacturing losing 7k jobs and transportation and warehousing down 8.6k jobs. Both July and August saw upward revisions to their reports for a combined total increase of 72k. Wage inflation was also stronger in the month as average hourly earnings grew 4% compared to last year. This is up from last month's reading of 3.8%, but still remains substantially below last year's high of 5.92%. Precovid, wage growth was in the low to mid 3% range. Overall, this report didn't have many problems. The only concern is, did the Fed move to soon and could inflation still be the larger concern rather than a weakening labor market? This report did increase expectations for a November rate cut to be 0.25% rather than 0.5%. I would have been shocked if the Fed would have opted for another 0.5% cut even if the jobs report wasn't this strong.    ILA Dockworkers strike Good news for those that were concerned about the International Longshoremen's Association's (ILA) strike as the union and the United States Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement on wages and agreed to extend the Master Contract until January 15th, 2025. Wages will increase 61.5% over six years under the tentative deal, but the major point of conflict that still needs to be negotiated is port automation. With the increase in wages, it will be interesting to see how much the Maritime Alliance is willing to budge on automation as they will likely need to look for ways to improve efficiency to offset the higher wages. Efficiency is already a concern for US ports as a study from just a couple of years ago ranked the LA and Long Beach ports as the least efficient trade hubs for handling containers in the world. Other US ports including Savannah, Georgia, New York, and New Jersey also ranked in the bottom half of the list. Of the 370-member Container Port Performance Index, we did not have a single port in the top 10. While this resolution is positive, the problems could be delayed until early next year if the two sides still cannot come to an agreement. During my research on this strike, I learned some surprising things about the union leader, Harold Daggett. You may be shocked to learn that his combined income as president of two unions is around $900,000 per year with $728,000 coming from the ILA. He currently drives a Bentley, which is a high-end luxury vehicle with a price of $210,000 for a new one. He also recently sold his 76-foot yacht and based on the US boat group market index, the average price of a yacht in that range is $1.5 million and costs around 10 to 15% of the value to operate yearly. I was also surprised to see this is a “family business” as his son is employed by the same two unions as his dad and was paid a total of more than $700,000 last year. As for the workers, on the East Coast the union workers have an average pay around $81,000 per year. However, the waterfront commission of New York estimates 1/3 of the longshoreman made $200,000 or more last year with overtime.    Investors are still adding money to money market funds Even with the recent rate cut by the Federal Reserve, investors still put nearly $130 billion into money market funds. This brought total assets in money markets to $6.8 trillion. I don't believe this money will stay there very long as probably within 3 to 6 months investors will start seeing the interest rates decline and once, they fall below 4%, we could see a large drop in the assets held in money market funds. The big question for investors is where to go. If you need liquidity, you're probably best off staying in the money market funds, but if you won't need the money for the next 3 to 5 years, you should be looking at building a strong investment portfolio using patience and a lot of research to make sure you have the right investments.    A Lesser-Known Spousal Social Security Strategy After 2015 many of the spousal strategies such as the file and suspend or restricted application options are no longer possible. This is because a “deemed filing” rule applies which means when someone files for Social Security benefits, they are deemed to be filing for all benefits they are eligible for such as spousal and their own benefits.  When they apply, they will receive whichever benefit is larger, but not both.  However, there is still a way to switch between benefits. In order to receive a spousal benefit, the spouse you are collecting from must also be collecting. If they are not, you would only be eligible for your own benefit until they begin collecting.  Consider a wife who is no longer working and whose full retirement age 67 amount is $1,000 and who has a working husband with a full retirement age amount of $3,500.  Because of the husband's larger benefit, the wife is also eligible for a spousal benefit of half that amount, $1,750, if she collects it at her full retirement age.  In this situation the wife may collect from her own record as early as age 62.  Since she would be collecting 5 years early, her own benefit would be reduced from $1,000 to $700.  Later on though, when her husband retires and starts his own social security, she could begin her spousal benefit at age 67 and boost her benefit by $750 up from $700 to $1,450. This $750 boost is because her spousal benefit of $1,750 is $750 larger than her own full retirement age amount of $1,000, even though she began collecting at 62.  If she had waited to apply for anything until age 67, she would receive the full spousal benefit of $1,750, but she would have waited 5 years of collecting nothing just for an extra $300.  From a Net Present Value perspective, it is better for the wife to collect her own benefit at 62 and later receive the spousal boost rather than wait completely until 67.  Also, there are many spouses who collect early without knowing they are also eligible for a larger spousal benefit when their spouse retires.  If they do not alert the Social Security Administration, they may not ever receive their increased benefit.   Companies Discussed: Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Humana Inc. (HUM) & LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)

Welcome to the LyondellBasell podcast series! In this special edition, we have an inspiring conversation with LYB board member Tony Chase. Tony, a renowned entrepreneur and business leader, shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming the CEO of ChaseSource LP, one of the nation's largest minority-owned businesses. In this episode, Tony recounts his early days in Houston, his educational journey at Harvard, and his ventures into various businesses, including radio stations, Cricket Wireless and call centers. He discusses the challenges he faced, the risks he took, and the innovative strategies that led to his successes. Listeners will also hear about Tony's deep connection with his family, including his father's groundbreaking achievements as the first black architect in Texas and the entrepreneurial spirit that runs in his blood. Tony's insights on recognizing and seizing opportunities, even within large organizations like LYB, provide valuable lessons for anyone looking to make a difference in their field. Join us as we delve into Tony's story, which he told at this year's LYB Global Leaders' Forum and captivated the audience. This episode is sure to leave you inspired and motivated to embrace your own entrepreneurial spirit. Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

Discover how necessity is driving sustainable innovation in the chemical industry with host Victoria Meyer and guests Robert Dishman of Cyclx and Matt Adams of EFC Gases & Advanced Materials, winners of American Chemistry Council's 2024 Sustainability Leadership Awards. Learn about Cyclyx's pioneering partnership with industry giants like ExxonMobil and the opening of the world's first chemical composition analysis centers (CCCs) to revolutionize recycling efforts. Robert Dishman delves into Cyclyx's mission to increase plastic collection and eliminate landfill-bound plastics, while also encouraging municipal and consumer engagement. Meanwhile, Matt Adams introduces EFC Gases' award-winning Neon Gas Recycling System, which enhances supply chain stability and promotes circularity in semiconductor manufacturing. Victoria explores the environmental and cost-saving benefits of EFC's technologies along with their long-term goal of sustainable pricing for rare gases.  Gain insights on the following topics this week: Recognizing ACC's 2024 Sustainability Leadership Awards An introduction to EFC Gases and the importance of Neon in semi-conductors How a supply-chain crisis inspired EFC's Neon Gas Recycling System The role of Collaboration in plastics recycling and circularity Cyclyx's formation by ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell and subsequent growth Local communities are critical to success Killer Quote: "Necessity drives innovation, and nowhere is that more evident than in our efforts to combat plastic waste and stabilize supply chains through advanced recycling and sustainable solutions." - Victoria Meyer, Host of The Chemical Show Additional Links: Chris Jahn: Sustainability Starts with Chemistry with ACC CEO Chris Jahn  Michael Heinz: BASF CEO Michael Heinz on Sustainability, Energy, and Leadership  Bonny Tully: Achieving Success in Chemicals: Sustainability and Leadership with Bonnie Tully of Evonik  Daryl Roberts: Careers, Care, and The Future of Chemicals with Daryl Roberts of DuPont  Kevin Norfleet: Carbon Capture and Customer Value with Kevin Norfleet of Celanese    ***Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player.  ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review. ***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at https://www.thechemicalshow.com  

Welcome to SPO Coffee Chats Season 9! In this episode with Sydney Guico, who interned at LyondellBasell, we discuss internships before taking your supply chain classes. Tune in for the full episode to hear her tips on recruiting and learn more about her experiences as an intern!

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover LyondellBasell's acquisition of APK AG, Texas Instruments potentially securing $1.6 billion in funding for semiconductor plants, Chevron's settlement with Richmond, California, Enterprise Products Partners' acquisition of Piñon Midstream, and TMEIC Corporation Americas' relocation and expansion in Texas. This episode is sponsored by Dräger. For more news on the renewable energy industry, manufacturing industry, oil and gas industry and more, visit bicmagazine.com #EnergySector #Acquisitions #Manufacturing #Sustainability #EnergyStocks #EnergyInvesting #DownstreamNews

In this engaging episode, Deepi Sidhu, LyondellBasell content & social media manager, sits down with CEO Peter Vanacker as he marks his second anniversary in the role. Join us as Peter shares his insights on leadership, reflects on his journey and discusses how he has adapted to the unique culture at LYB. Peter offers an exclusive look into his daily routine, his favorite books and music, and the challenges and triumphs he has faced as CEO. We also delve into his personal life, exploring his family's international lifestyle and their favorite places to visit. Get to know Peter's thoughts on the importance of cultural understanding in a global company, his reflections on his proudest moments, and the invaluable career advice he has received and shared. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in leadership, global business and the personal stories of top executives. Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.  

Welcome to the LYB podcast series, where we discuss the 2023 Sustainability Report titled Everyday Sustainability. In this third episode of our three-part series, we focus on the crucial challenge of supporting a thriving society through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Our guest, LYB Chief DEI Officer Kyle Pierce, shares his remarkable career journey that spanned 77 countries in five years, leading him to his current role. Kyle delves into the challenges and triumphs he faced while convincing people of the company's commitment to DEI, the importance of coming out to his boss, and the pivotal moments that led him to embrace DEI as a career path. Throughout the episode, Kyle discusses the company's DEI initiatives, including the formation of employee networks, the integration of DEI into corporate values and competencies, and the measurable achievements that underscore their commitment. He also addresses common misconceptions about DEI, emphasizing that it is about equity and inclusion for all employees, not just specific groups. Join us as Kyle offers valuable insights and advice for those navigating similar journeys, highlighting the importance of being open to new opportunities and the courage to be oneself in the workplace. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of DEI in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Read the full LYB sustainability report on LYB.com and stay updated with all related news and future podcast episodes. Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.  

In this episode of the LyondellBasell podcast series, we delve into the 2023 Sustainability Report titled Everyday Sustainability. Our guest, Chris Cain, Senior Vice President of Net Zero Transition Strategy at LYB, shares his insights on the company's climate action initiatives with podcast host Deepi Sidhu, LYB Content & Social Media Manager, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs.  Chris discusses the importance of sustainability in the energy transition and the nuances of implementing emission reduction strategies in manufacturing. He also provides a personal glimpse into his life, including the balance of living between Houston and the Netherlands, and the diverse opportunities each location offers. Tune in to learn how LYB is navigating the journey towards a sustainable future and the collaborative efforts needed to make it a reality. Read the full LYB sustainability report on LYB.com and stay updated with all related news and future podcast episodes. Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

In this episode, host Deepi Sidhu, LYB Content Manager, sits down with Tracey Campbell, EVP Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, to discuss her career at LYB, highlights from the 2023 Sustainability Report, her work in the industry to help end plastic waste and more. Check out the latest with LYB at: www.lyb.com Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

Check out a trailer of our upcoming Sustainability Report podcast series coming soon! Our first guest is Tracey Campbell, EVP of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, discussing a wide range of topics, including her work in Sustainability, her career path at LYB and more.  Check out the latest with LYB at: www.lyb.com Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

Send us a Text Message.In this Grow Clinton Podcast episode, Jenny and Andy interview Joe Hoinkis, the Site Manager at LyondellBasell - Clinton Complex. Joe will share information regarding the plant, the company's purpose, and the facility's positive impact on the Greater Clinton Region. Joe will also reveal the company's sustainability goals and strategy to reduce plastic waste. Thank you to the entire LyondellBasell team for the continued support!

Reflecting on what sparked their interest in chemistry and led them to a career in the chemical industry, Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) board members, Joyce Marshall Johnson of Univar Solutions, Rene Whigham of Olin Corporation, and Jennifer Jewson of LyondellBasell, join host Victoria Meyer to discuss their diverse journeys into the chemical industry, the importance of engaging students early in STEM fields, and the impact of CEF's "You Be the Chemist Challenge." Highlighting the significance of mentorship, fosters an insightful conversation about diversifying the chemical workforce, and emphasizes the crucial role of early education in inspiring future generations to pursue careers in chemistry and STEM.** We invite you to join the 20th Annual You Be The Chemical Celebration on June 9 & 10 in Houston, Texas.   Learn more and purchase your tickets here: CEF You Be The Chemist **Listen to this episode to find out:Career paths and inspiration in chemistryThe importance of mentors in navigating a career in the chemical industryEncouraging women to pursue careers in the chemical industryPromoting awareness about diverse career paths within the chemical industryThe important role of early engagement in chemistry and STEM educationCEF”s You Be The Chemical ChallengeKiller quote: "Tomorrow's workforce is incredibly important now, more than ever. We have to invest in tomorrow's workforce. We won't be successful without it." - Jennifer Jewson***Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player. ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at https://www.thechemicalshow.com Wondering how we produce our podcast?We use Transistor to publish our podcast. Check it out here: https://transistor.fm/?via=victoriaWe use CastMagic.io to create ShowNotes, Newsletters, Social Media posts and more. Check it out here: https://get.castmagic.io/ean5etivmzi1We use Descript to edit and transcribe each podcast episode. Follow this link to learn more: https://get.descript.com/j0hyfup4gm0t

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In 1986, Blavatnik founded the holding company, Access Industries Holdings, of which he is chairman and president. The New York-based business controls 21% of LyondellBasell, the world's largest producer of polypropylene. Through Access Industries Holdings, Blavatnik owns most of Warner Music Group and has stakes in several publicly traded assets. Len Blavatnik $30B $120M (0.40%)Real Time Net Worth as of 11/9/23#46 in the world today About Len Blavatnik Born in Ukraine, and raised north of Moscow, Len Blavatnik immigrated to the U.S. in 1978 with his family; he studied computer science at Columbia University and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. He made an early fortune from Russian oil company TNK-BP, including billions in dividends paid by the joint venture and the sale of his stake in 2013 for $7 billion. After purchasing Warner Music in 2011 for $3.3 billion, he took the company public in June 2020 at quadruple the value. His investment firm Access Industries holds stakes in chemicals firm LyondellBasell, energy conglomerate Calpine, and house flipping website Opendoor. Blavatnik says he has given or pledged over $1 billion to philanthropy, mostly to universities, including Oxford, Stanford, and Harvard. He is a dual citizen of the U.S. and the U.K. The Blavatniks have given to both political parties in the U.S., from Trump's inaugural committee to Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign. Join the powerful platform for continuous momentum, growth, and success. The KaaGee LPM Mastermind group offers a combination of brainstorming, education, and peer accountability to sharpen your personal and business skills. What YOU will Learn:  You will learn about being a LEADER among your peers.  You will Learn About Facing Failure to succeed.  You will learn about standing up for yourself and stop being pushed around.  You learn about putting yourself first and taking care of yourself.  You will learn about starting and building your dream business and attaining financial freedom and finally.  You will learn about being LEGENDARY and Live life fully. Join the KaaGee LMP Mastermind and Accountability https://chat.whatsapp.com/BdbyaJHdXRtJCODzjt1opj --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-kaagee-mante/message

In this episode, Molly and Jo discuss the CSB's final investigation report on the 2021 fatal acid release at LyondellBasell La Port Complex in La Porte, Texas. On July 27, 2021, contractors inadvertently removed pressure retaining components of a valve, releasing 164,000 pounds of acetic acid mixture, which fatally injured two contract workers. Today, Molly and Jo provide some background information on LyondellBasell and the substances involved in the release, talk about what exactly happened at the time of the incident, and discuss what a valve actuator is and why contractors were trying to remove one that day. Then they discuss other incidents that the CSB identified where similar mistakes were made with plug valves and removal of pressure retaining components, touch on the contributing factors, and talk about what other companies can learn from this incident. Finally, they cover the CSB's recommendations, which include those addressed to LyondellBasell, the contract company, and to various RAGAGEP entities. Find the CSB's final report for the incident we discussed today ⁠⁠here⁠.Find the CSB's final report and video about the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery Chemical Release and Fire here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amplifyyourprocesssafety/message

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Shanisha Smith, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Counsel for LyondellBasell, about her role as counsel and the rewards and challenges of advising a major chemical producer on HSE legal and product stewardship issues. In our conversation, we learn about Shanisha's beginnings not far from here on Maryland's Eastern Shore to now living in Houston and counseling LyondellBasell's, one of the world's largest chemical manufacturers, global team of HSE and product stewardship professionals on an incredibly diverse range of legal and product stewardship issues. We discuss Shanisha's impressive personal background, how it prepared her for the demands of her current job, and Shanisha's approach to counseling her client on evolving legal and stewardship topics, many of which are emerging with no clear answer. ALL MATERIALS IN THIS PODCAST ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL  AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES. THE MATERIALS ARE NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE OR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES. ALL LEGAL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED DIRECTLY BY A LICENSED ATTORNEY PRACTICING IN THE APPLICABLE AREA OF LAW. ©2023 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.  All Rights Reserved

In this video, we'll perform a LYB stock analysis and figure out what LyondellBasell Industries looks like based on the numbers. LyondellBasell Industries currently pays out an above average 5.1% dividend yield! We'll also try to figure out what a reasonable fair intrinsic value is for LyondellBasell Industries. And answer is LyondellBasell Industries one of the best dividend stocks to buy at the current price? Find out in the video above! Global Value's LyondellBasell Industries stock analysis. Check out Seeking Alpha Premium and score an annual plan for just $119. Plus all funds from affiliate referrals go directly towards supporting the channel! Affiliate link - https://www.sahg6dtr.com/H4BHRJ/R74QP/ If you'd like to try Sharesight, please use my referral link to support the channel! https://www.sharesight.com/globalvalue (remember you get 4 months free if you sign up for an annual subscription!) LyondellBasell Industries ($LYB) | LyondellBasell Industries Stock Value Analysis | LyondellBasell Industries Stock Dividend Analysis | LYB Dividend Analysis | $LYB Dividend Analysis | LyondellBasell Industries Intrinsic Value | LYB Intrinsic Value | $LYB Intrinsic Value | LyondellBasell Intrinsic Value | LyondellBasell Industries Discounted Cash Flow Model | SLyondellBasell Industries DCF Analysis | LYB Discounted Cash Flow Analysis | LYB DCF Model #LyondellBasell #LYB #LYBstock #naturalgas #gas #stockmarket #dividend #stocks #investing #valueinvesting (Recorded March 28, 2023) ❖ MUSIC ❖ ♪ "Lift" Artist: Andy Hu License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ➢ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode ➢ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQCuf...

The Dow rallied over 300 points as bank stocks recovered from the SVB fallout and Jim Cramer is breaking down the action. First, Honeywell announced today that President & COO Vimal Kapur will step into the role of CEO and current CEO Darius Adamczyk will move to Executive Chairman - Cramer's sitting down with both execs to find out more about the leadership change. Next, Cramer's examining the Fed, Treasury and FDIC's moves this weekend to protect SVB depositors. Plus, Cramer's exclusive with LyondellBasell CEO Peter Vanacker. Mad Money Disclaimer

Collaboration & engagement are required in driving toward Net Zero goals. Join us to listen to the perspectives of LyondellBasell's Jennifer Jewson, Artemis Energy's Bobby Tudor & Emerson's Denka Wangdi on sustainability initiatives to advance these goals.

APAC stocks were mixed as participants digested the latest bout of central bank rate hikes and a slew of earnings releases; strong Chinese data failed to inspire.Nasdaq 100 (-1.4%) futures pressured as tech giants Apple, Alphabet and Amazon all fell in extended trade post-earnings.European equity futures are indicative of a marginally softer open with the Euro Stoxx 50 -0.1% after the cash market closed up 1.7% yesterday.FX markets were relatively contained overnight, DXY sits on a 101 handle, EUR/USD is back below 1.09.Looking ahead, highlights include US Labour Market Report, ISM Services PMI, ECB SPF, Speeches from Fed's Daly, BoE's Pill & ECB's Elderson, Earnings from Caixabank, Intesa Sanpaolo, Sanofi, CIGNA, LyondellBasell & Regeneron.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Marjorie passe son enfance dans les quartiers nord de Marseille et s'oriente rapidement vers des études scientifiques. Les sciences sont pour elle des valeurs sûres et en corrélation avec son esprit cartésien. Elle fait ses premières armes chez Total  et Shell  mais comprend rapidement que ce n'est pas fait pour elle. La reprise des études la conduit vers le commerce international.  Femme de défis, Marjorie rejoint Arco Chimie (filiale de LyondellBasell ) dans la branche logistique et transport pour manager une centaine de conducteur.  Après 5 années à sillonner les routes d'Europe et la mise en place de nombreux process en interne, elle rejoint la jeune pépite de l'époque Sartorius  après sa rencontre avec l'homme d'affaires Bernard Lemaître  pour développer le Customer Services.  Très rapidement, Marjorie se fait chasser compte tenu de ses fortes capacités à piloter des projets et à en maximiser les résultats tout en apportant une dimension plaisir.  A cette époque, Pernod-Ricard  met en place la Supply Chain avec une vision 360 et se cherche son/sa pilote. Attirée par l'aventure et la curiosité de découvrir le monde de l'embouteillage, elle relève le défi.  Après 3 années de développement de projets logistiques, on lui propose de mener le projet d'implantation d'un ERP au sein du Groupe, qu'elle accepte.  Elle devient par la suite responsable Achats.  Malgré sa fierté d'appartenir à une marque forte, elle n'accède pas au Comité de Direction encore trop fermé aux femmes. Elle rencontre Jean-Philippe  André , Président du Directoire d'Haribo France , qui souhaite « réveiller une belle endormie » en renouvelant son Comité de Direction et devient une des premières femmes cadres dirigeantes du Groupe dans le monde.  Après 10 années de pilotage de projets et la fierté d'avoir participé à la pérennisation du site Haribo en France et le développement du Made In France, elle rejoint le département Real Estate de CMA CGM , aux côtés de Rodolphe Saadé  et Tanya Saadé  pour imaginer la construction de la nouvelle tour Mirabeau , en collaboration avec Bouygues Immobilier .     Jean-Marc Roué la rappelle 1  an après pour intégrer le Comité de Direction de Pernod-Ricard et piloter la fusion aux côtés de Philippe Coutin .  Après le succès de l'opération, elle se voit confier le développement de la branche BtoC par la création d'un concept unique autour d'un musée, d'une boutique et d'un bar/restaurant : le Mx  au sein des Docks .     Femme d'affaires accomplie en recherche de challenge, Marjorie quitte une seconde fois Pernod-Ricard pour rejoindre le Comité de Direction du Groupe Richardson .  Nous avons évoqué également :  - Yvan Cadiou – Cook in Pote   - Pascal de Marchi - Camille Méry    - Ceva Logistics   - L'APEX  (Nathalie Hagège, Jean-Yves Baetman)  - La Provence   - Philippe Savinel   - L'Epopée (Laurent Choukroun )  - Marc Pietri   - Les Terrasses du Port   - David Sussmann   - Flavie Richardson   - Réseau APM    Toute l'actualité du Podcast Destination Croissance sur Linkedin  et son site internet .

Glenn Roberts, Executive Director of the Tri State Food Bank was live on the WIKY Morning Show with an update on 2022's Ton of Turkeys. We're not even at a half a ton yet! $20 is all it takes and that's doubled thanks to Lyondellbasell! Click to help!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tri State Food Bank was here for our Extortion Breakfast and the 7th Annual WIKY Ton of Turkeys! Again this year LyondellBasell matching your donation up to $10,000! Special thanks to Robert John and Associates! Click to hear all about it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tri State Food Bank was here for our Extortion Breakfast and the 7th Annual WIKY Ton of Turkeys! Again this year LyondellBasell matching your donation up to $10,000! Special thanks to Robert John and Associates! Click to hear all about it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

APAC stocks traded mostly lower but off worst levels following a mixed lead from the USAmazon shares initially slumped around 20% following disappointing earnings, Apple earnings were ultimately better-receivedECB rate hike was not unanimous, three officials wanted only a 50bp move, and the ECB did not mean to imply slower hiking with the "progress" remark, according to Bloomberg sources.BoJ maintained its policy settings and reiterated its dovish stance, whilst the Outlook Report saw Core CPI upgraded across the boardLooking ahead, highlights include German Flash GDP, German CPI Prelim, US PCE, BoJ Governor KurodaEarnings from Chevron, Exxon, AbbVie, ColgatePalmolive, LyondellBasell, Airbus, BBVA, Safran, Sanofi, Swiss Re, Volkswagen, and moreRead the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Heimbach discusses LyondellBasell's Alliance Partnerships in Action program and headwinds the industry is currently facing.

Andrew Gratz, Chief Privacy Officer and Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell Divesting a business is never easy. And while corporate development plays a huge role in the preparation, the legal team also plays a crucial role.  In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Andrew Gratz, Chief Privacy Officer, and Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell, talks about what a divestiture looks like from a legal perspective. Liked today's episode? Unlock over 50 courses taught by top-tier M&A practitioners by joining the M&A Science Academy. Use code “podcast” on the sign-up page for a 30% discount, available on either monthly or annual plans. www.mascience.com/academy Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.This episode is sponsored by DealRoom, the leading M&A lifecycle management platform. To see why the best in the industry use DealRoom, go to https://www.dealroom.net

Plastic Free Mersey is an initiative which aims to bring together science, funding and education to help address the issue of plastic pollution in the River Mersey. Crucially, it involves some major players in the plastics industry in a collaborative partnership. In this episode, Dave Gray speaks to key stakeholders in the project: Chris Coode, Deputy Chief Executive at Thames21 Jason Leadbitter, Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at INOVYN. Jim Seward, Senior Vice President, Research & Development, Technology & Sustainability at LyondellBasell, and chairman of the Executive Committee of the World Plastics Council John Sanders, Strategic Planning Director at the Mersey Rivers Trust We covered a broad range of topics, including The importance of collaborative working between industry, government, NGOs, charities and the public. In particular, the importance of industry lending not only finance and advocacy, but also actively sharing science and expertise. The Global Plastics Treaty – key industry voices discuss the virtues of limiting production vs. design for circularity. How we can create value for waste. What do we really mean when we say ‘circular economy'? The lifecycle assessments of plastics (in certain industries) compared to alternative materials – why plastics have a sustainable role to play in society. Why the industry has a responsibility to prove that there are models that work – and deserve funding. The importance of training citizen scientists to truly understand problem plastics Sharing scientifically-sound information about problem plastics that exist in our rivers with local communities. The potential of chemical recycling. Listen to this episode via the player above, or listen and subscribe via the following channels: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3t0iJPF Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MLa10n Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3sZ1teF Samsung Podcast App: Open the app and search 'Interplas Insights' Amazon Music/Audible: https://amzn.to/3LLMJWD TuneIn + Alexa: https://bit.ly/3yXKxsh Podbean: https://bit.ly/3PFLpI4 iHeartRadio: https://bit.ly/3Gf1b8B Player FM: https://bit.ly/3NAipzH Listen Notes: https://bit.ly/3sX6ynh Podchaser: https://bit.ly/3yWlN3K

LyondellBasell, in a recent announcement, said it would shutter its Houston refinery at the end of 2023 — a site that's over 100 years old and can process up to 268,000 barrels of crude a day. According to company execs, it's been increasingly difficult, what with rising costs and global volatility, for the refinery to stay profitable. Since the refinery is one of only ten in Houston, should we be concerned about its closing? Loren Steffy, a longtime energy reporter, joins Ferrill Gibbs to break it all down. If you'd like to check out Loren's new book, "The Big Empty," you can find out more on his website! Here's the Texas Tribune article that ran late last week and mentioned the refinery as one of five in Texas that have emitted more benzene pollutants than the EPA allows. Sign up for our daily newsletter here! Also, we're on Twitter! Follow us @CityCastHouston Call or text us at 713-489-6972! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After more than four decades of displacement, Afghan refugees constitute one of the largest protracted refugee situations in the world. There are nearly 6 million Afghans who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. Of those, 3.5 million are displaced within Afghanistan; 2.6 million are Afghan refugees living in other countries. We have Narges Meraj, Refugee from Afghanistan, Contract specialist, Lyondellbasel, with us to share her story as a refugee from Afghanistan. “I was born in Afghanistan in 1991, in the middle of the Civil War. It was not safe to stay in Afghanistan. Many people were leaving, and it was already 13-14 years later after the Soviet Invasion, so we left for Pakistan. We lived there for a year and then decided to move further away. Afghan people who had the means fled the country. My parents decided to move to Moscow as refugees for five years. But due to racism, we had to leave.” If you're interested in understanding the hardships of refugees living in camps, don't miss this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

Video Version https://vimeo.com/672153514 About the Podcast My guest today is Sam Smolik, SVP Americas Manufacturing (retired) for LyondellBasell and author of the book, "The Power of Goal Zero". After his retirement, Sam decided to share the lessons learned during his journey and years of experience - the best practices and techniques for achieving Operational Excellence - and that led him to authoring his book, "The Power of Goal ZERO" (published in June 2021). Through the telling of personal stories and sharing his experiences, "The Power of Goal ZERO" provides a proven roadmap for demonstrating strong leadership, creating a culture of excellence, implementing organizational change, developing effective management systems, and achieving superior performance. In today's competitive environment, individuals and organizations must be best in class to compete and win. The book is designed for leaders and aspiring leaders at all levels to improve personal effectiveness, organizational efficiency, and motivation of people; with the principles helping to enable rapid transformation in any organization. In my interview of Sam, you will gain insights that will undoubtedly help you and your organization become best in class. About Sam Smolik Before retiring from LyondellBasell Industries in 2017, Sam served as Global Vice President for Environment, Health, and Safety for LyondellBasell, Royal Dutch Shell, and The Dow Chemical Company (where he started his career). Sam earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, and currently serves on the Engineering Advisory Board there. In addition, Sam currently serves on several Boards of Directors including; Axalta Coating Systems, Evergreen Industrial Services, and Ducks Unlimited. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-smolik-7084725/ Company: LyondellBasell Title: SVP Americas Manufacturing (retired) Website: https://www.lyondellbasell.com/ Headquarters:  Houston, Texas (for US) Year Founded: 2007 (as a result of the acquisition of Lyondell Chemical Company by Basell Polyolefins. Company Type: Publicly Traded (NYSE; LYB) Practice Areas:  LyondellBasell is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world and produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through; lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road, and ensuring the safe and effective functionality in electronics and appliances. LyondellBasell sells products into more than 100 countries and is the world's largest producer of polypropylene compounds and the largest licensor of polyolefin technologies. In 2021, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune Magazine's list of the “World's Most Admired Companies” for the fourth consecutive year.

Week of November 1st, 2021. We're in November and industries continue to react to a variety of external pressures. The EPA makes decisions on forever chemicals, LyondellBasell and Covestro innovate in the waste sector, Ecolab acquisitions and more. With special guests Kelli Kimball and Jeff Martin.

Getting ESG Right and Why So Many Are Getting It Wrong: Andrew Gratz, Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell, speaks with host Richard Levick of LEVICK about what in house counsel want, particularly on ESG, and why so many get ESG wrong. He also discusses coming out of Covid and how law firms need to rethink their practice areas so they meet the needs of their clients, not the other way around.

Has your employee communications strategy effectively adapted over the past 18 months? If not, how can it improve moving forward? In the season four premiere of The Business Communicators, Houston Methodist Hospital's Stefanie Asin and LyondellBasell's Monica Silva join the podcast to share best practices and tips for communicating and engaging employees with compassion and transparency as we emerge in a post-COVID world.Then, Austin, Hattie, and Thomas close the show by discussing the long-term implications of the Facebook outage, the importance of small businesses owning their own channels, and the allegations from whistleblower Frances Haugen.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather EPISODE SPONSOR: From now until Nov. 12, renew your IABC membership or join IABC and make the commitment to learning, connecting, and having the resources you need for years to come. The code IABC21 provides a 20% discount on international dues to anyone who renews their membership. For more information, visit IABCHouston.com.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

Banco Inter (BIDI11) compra fintech americana Na sexta-feira (27), o Banco Inter anunciou através de Fato Relevante que adquiriu a norte-americana USEND, empresa que atua no mercado de câmbio e serviços financeiros, além de oferecer diversas soluções digitais, como a realização de remessas de dinheiro entre países. Petrobras busca alternativa para a Braskem Vem sendo veiculado no mercado a possibilidade de a Petrobras (PETR3/PETR4) trocar uma parte ou a totalidade de sua participação detida na Braskem (BRKM5) pelos ativos físicos localizados no Sudeste, próximo ao parque de refino que não está disponibilizado para a venda. A possível mudança de estratégia vem em um momento que o setor petroquímico se encontra bastante aquecido, com as grandes companhias se movimentando para consolidar o setor com capitalizações no mercado, parcerias, fusões e aquisições, inclusive de players gigantes mundialmente, como a LyondellBasell, Mubadala, Indorama, entre outros. Equatorial no saneamento Está marcado para esta quinta-feira (2) o leilão de saneamento básico no Amapá, com os interessados no mesmo devendo entregar suas ofertas nesta segunda-feira (30), na sede da B3, em São Paulo. A nova concessão, que deve atrair forte competição, prevê um contrato de 35 anos e cerca de 3 bilhões de reais em investimentos. Além disso, terá como critério de escolha do vencedor um modelo híbrido, onde os interessados poderão propor desconto na tarifa (máximo 20 por cento). Caso ocorra empate, a definição do vencedor passa a ser o maior valor de outorga, cujo montante mínimo é de 50 milhões de reais. Nvidia enfrenta oposição à aquisição da ARM A desenvolvedora de unidades de processamentos gráficos (GPUs) Nvidia (NVDA/NVDC34) anunciou, ainda no ano passado, a aquisição da ARM, companhia britânica de arquitetura de chips com foco em dispositivos móveis. Além dos órgãos reguladores do próprio Reino Unido, da União Europeia e dos Estados Unidos já terem se posicionado de maneira contrária à operação, gigantes da tecnologia - como a Amazon, Tesla e até a Samsung - também se manifestaram, nos últimos dias, opondo-se ao acordo.

Profits in polymers are piling up. But so are tossed-out bottles. LyondellBasell's CEO talks about demand, shortages, and recycling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in as Ganesh Nagarajan talks about LyondellBasell's approach on Sustainability and the power of Circularity (circle of life in plastics). Find out how Ganesh and his team are creating solutions to reduce, recycle, renew and how this will help with emissions and climate change. Brought to you by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Produced in the Shell Deer Park Studio For more information log on to www.allianceportregion.com Feedback? Email our marketing team at amanda@allianceportregion.com

On July 28, 2021, the CSB deployed to a fatal incident that took place at the LyondellBasell chemical plant in La Porte, TX. The release took the lives of two contractors and hospitalized thirty employees. In this episode, Rob brings you the latest information about the incident, and offers a reminder about the role process safety plays in keeping the people who work in and around facilities that handle hazardous materials safe. For additional information, check out the resources we've gathered below. CSB News Release, 7/28/2021 News Releases: Acetic acid explained: What it is and how it's used 2 dead, 30 hospitalized in chemical leak at LyondellBasell chemical plant in La Porte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amplifyyourprocesssafety/message

On Thursday's Houston Matters: We get an update on the fatal chemical leak at a LyondellBasell chemical plant in La Porte. Also this hour: A new study shows Houstonians and Texans are struggling more during the pandemic than the rest of the nation. Why? Then: Olympic track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee reflects on her career – and on a particularly memorable race in Houston. She's Eddie Robinson's guest on I See U this weekend. Plus: We visit the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts in Spring, which is displaying artwork from one of the nation's premier contemporary art collections, that of The Chaney Family. The exhibit is on display through Aug. 21. And tackle football isn't just for the boys. We learn about the women's tackle football team, the Houston Power. On Saturday night, they host the Sun City Stealth of El Paso in the Big Heart Bowl at Houston Baptist University.

On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Two people are confirmed dead and 30 were hospitalized in what La Porte officials called a "mass casualty" incident at a LyondellBasell chemical plant Tuesday night in unincorporated Harris County. We get the latest from News 88.7's Katie Watkins. Also this hour: The CDC is now recommending vaccinated people wear masks in certain situations. We discuss what this change of course means and learn when exactly people who've been vaccinated should wear a mask. And, with news that Simone Biles pulled out of the Olympic gymnastics finals due to mental health concerns, Olympic track and field competitor Bryce Deadmon of Texas A&M discusses the unique challenges athletes are facing at these games. Plus: We discuss the latest news in our weekly political roundup. Then, we continue our series on sports in the summer Olympics with a look at archery in Greater Houston. And Houston-native country musician Rodney Crowell talks about his career ahead of a concert Thursday at The Heights Theater. MORE: Rodney Crowell Performs on Skyline Sessions

The Dow dropped 266 points today and Jim Cramer's deciphering the major headlines from The Fed. Then, Albertsons' CEO discusses new technology, remodeling stores, and the one year anniversary of the company's IPO. Plus, Cramer's checking in LyondellBasell's top brass to discuss the company's prospects post pandemic. And, following its investors day, Centene's CEO joins Cramer to talk about his optimistic future for the company.

Rebuilding a Company After Bankruptcy: Andrew Gratz, Associate General Counsel of LyondellBasell, speaks with host Richard Levick of LEVICK about leading through the firm’s bankruptcy twelve years ago and the strategic approach, political background, support system and business acumen which helped him lead during the company’s darkest days.

Tohfe Beidas from LyondellBasell joins us on this episode of SPO Coffee Chats to help our members and listeners prepare for recruitment and networking. A talent management business consultant at LYB, Tohfe provides a wealth of knowledge for our listeners to implement when telling their story so they can stand out from the crowd. Tune in to the full episode to hear her tips, and learn more about her journey from Bauer, to LyondellBasell, and her most recent pursuit as an MBA candidate at Rice University.GUEST:Tohfe Beidas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tohfe-beidas/)HOSTS:Elle Estanol (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-estanol)William Messenger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdmessenger/)

On this episode of M&A Science, Kison interviews Andrew Gratz, Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell, about how a company's legal team should be involved in mergers and acquisitions. In this podcast, you will learn: - When to involve your legal team in M&A - The legal team's expectations from the corporate development team - How legal teams can be helpful during diligence   This podcast is brought to you by DealRoom, an M&A lifecycle management software. Go to DealRoom.net to learn more. To join our network of M&A practitioners, sign up for our newsletter at mascience.com. Perfect your M&A practice using Agile. Go to agilema.com to learn how you can close deals faster.  

GPCA TV interviews Mutlaq Al Morished, CEO, TASNEE, during the 14th Annual GPCA Forum. Al Morished replies to questions about TASNEE's response to the changes in the petrochemical and chemical industry.

South Africa's Sasol said on Friday shareholders have approved a proposed agreement to form a joint venture with chemical company LyondellBasell Industries at its US Lake Charles Chemicals Project in a bid to pay down debt. LyondellBasell agreed last month to acquire a 50% stake of Sasol's base chemicals business at Lake Charles for $2-billion and operate the newly formed joint venture. As part of the agreement, the two companies will form a 50:50 joint venture which will take over the base chemicals business at Lake Charles. LyondellBasell will be the operator of the new JV firm. Sasol, the world's top manufacturer of motor fuel from coal, has been battling high debt amid lower oil and chemicals prices and falling fuel demand due to a country-wide lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Investors have been concerned by the company's rising debt level which stood at R189.7-billion for the year to June 30. To tide over a debt crisis and repair its balance sheet, Sasol embarked on a three-pronged strategy this year which included disposal of assets, cash conservation efforts and a rights issue. "Depending on the success of self-help measures, we will use that to inform on the ticket size of the rights issue," Sasol CFO Paul Victor told shareholders during a general meeting on Friday ahead of its annual shareholders meeting. "We have reserved that decision until February... but it could also be zero." Sasol shares were down 2.83% at 1200 GMT versus a broader market index down 0.13%.

Robin Dupre, manager digital media and Andrew White, managing editor BIC Magazine, talk about the latest BIC Magazine issue.  Highlighting the conversation will be the announcement of BIC Alliance founder Earl Heard's retirement.  Other highlights will be LyondellBasell's Greg Gray article on building trust with not only employees but community members as well.  They also touch on the latest with front cover company International Cooling Tower and how they use innovative construction methods to continue to be the experts in turnkey cooling tower solutions.

LyondellBasell's EVP O&P Ken Lane discusses the $2B Louisiana Integrated Polyethylene JV with Sasol, in which LyondellBasell will own and operate ethane and polyethylene facilities along the Louisiana coast.

Debt-laden chemicals and energy group Sasol has announced a $2-billion joint venture (JV) agreement with LyondellBasell for its base chemicals business in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in the US. Under the agreement, LyondellBasell will acquire 50% of Sasol’s 1.5-million-ton ethane cracker, as well as its 900-million-ton low and linear-low density polyethylene plants and associated infrastructure at Lake Charles. LyondellBasell will operate the assets on behalf of the JV, which will operate under the name Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene JV. Under the terms of the transaction agreements, each JV partner will provide pro-rata shares of ethane feedstocks and will offtake pro-rata shares of cracker and polyethylene (PE) products at cost. The deal, which still requires regulatory and shareholder approvals, is expected to close by the end of 2020. Once concluded, some of Sasol’s US employees will become employees of LyondellBasell. Sasol will retain full ownership of the performance chemicals business in the US, which it has indicated to be core to its so-called ‘Future Sasol’ strategy. The assets remaining under Sasol’s full ownership and operational control include Lake Charles Research and Development complex, Lake Charles East Plant ethane cracker and US Performance Chemicals Business assets in Lake Charles, which produce Ziegler alcohols and alumina, ethoxylates, Guerbet alcohols, paraffins, comonomers, linear alkyl benzene, ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol. Sasol said the transaction represented a “significant step” in achieving its financial and strategic objectives by reducing net debt and rapidly shifting the company’s portfolio towards specialty chemicals. The JSE-listed group has been pursuing an accelerated asset-disposal programme as part of a broader effort to reduce its $10-billion debt burden by between $4-billion and $6-billion by the middle of 2021. Sasol set a target of realising at least $2-billion from the sale of assets and has indicated that the success of its disposal programme, as well as its cost-reduction initiative, will determine the size of a possible rights issue, which had been capped at $2-billion. Sasol president and CEO Fleetwood Grobler described LyondellBasell as an ideal partner, owing to its deep expertise in commodity chemicals. “This milestone coincides with our 70-year anniversary and represents a significant step in creating Future Sasol, which will be a more sustainable and resilient business for the long-term,” Grobler said in a statement. LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel said the investment represented “a unique opportunity to bring together the best of both companies and create deep, long-term value while immediately realizing the many benefits of new, strategically-located, world-scale assets”.

EDISON, NJ—Two men were injured after 200 gallons of a hazardous substance leaked from the LyondellBasell facility on Meadow Road, leaving a chemical smell in the air above a neighborhood

In the time since Dave Bang appeared in 2018 as our first podcast guest, he’s pivoted his career at LyondellBasell from overseeing Information Technology (IT) to managing Operational Technology (OT). He and Brian cover IT vs. OT challenges, vendors’ perspectives on secure system environments, and using a streamlined approach to solve enterprise problems.

In the time since Dave Bang appeared in 2018 as our first podcast guest, he's pivoted his career at LyondellBasell from overseeing Information Technology (IT) to managing Operational Technology (OT). He and Brian cover IT vs. OT challenges, vendors' perspectives on secure system environments, and using a streamlined approach to solve enterprise problems.

Dylan Krieger, the managing editor of BIC Magazine, welcomes new host, Robin Dupre, digital manager of BIC Magazine to the Industry Roundtable podcast. This episode Dylan and Robin begin the discussion on the current COVID-19 pandemic and how the industry is reacting.  The podcast then dives into the feature stories of the May issue of BIC Magazine highlighted by the plant manager interview with LyondellBasell's Alicia Matus and the GoalZERO program. The conversation also includes the relations to the "10 things not canceled due to COVID-19" article.

Per rinfrescarsi meglio una doccia calda o fredda? Cos’ha provocato l’estinzione di fine Cretaceo? Che significa economia circolare? Queste e altre domande nella puntata 260!Paolo e Giuliana conducono questa prima puntata di Luglio, che pur essendo la 260 segue la puntata 200 Live! Contare a quanto pare non è il nostro forte! Speriamo, però, che abbiate apprezzato la simpaticissima intro di Nicolas D’Amore, che ha vinto il contest per la “miglior barza” durante la 200.In tutta Italia è esploso ormai il caldo, e così anche le polemiche: per rinfrescarsi meglio una doccia calda o fredda? Meglio un the bollente (ma non troppo) o ghiacciato? Vediamo se la scienza ha qualche risposta da dare!Torna ai nostri microfoni Alessandro Chiarenza, dell’Imperial College di Londra, che viene intervistato nuovamente da Andrea su temi mesozoici. In questo caso, Andrea e Alessandro chiacchierano di un nuovo sito nordamericano in cui sono registrati eventi immediatamente successivi alla caduta dell’asteroide che contribuì a innescare l’estinzione di fine Cretaceo.Torniamo in studio con una domanda complessa: cos’è l’economia Circolare? Se ne parla tanto, ma mentre molti governanti preferiscono tornare a bruciare olio per produrre energia elettrica, grazie al cielo l’Unione Europea detta le linee guida e l’industria privata si muove e contribuisce a realizzare materiali di uso comune in maniera più sostenibile.Se volete approfondire l’esempio di LyondellBasell e Neste, cliccate qui.Per questa puntata è tutto! Vi ricordiamo di seguirci sui nostri social e in particolare su Instagram!Conduzione: Paolo Bianchi, Giuliana GalatiIntro: Nicolas D’AmoreMontaggio: Paolo BianchiOspiti: Andrea Villa, Alessandro ChiarenzaImmagine di copertina: Apocalypse stock photo from bbtomas/Shutterstock

Bob Patel, CEO of LyondellBasell, chats with CW about the outlook for petrochemicals and the company's sustainability and plastics waste efforts. Live from the 2019 World Petrochemical Conference in San Antonio.

CW's Vincent Valk chats with Jim Seward, vice president of sustainability and technology with LyondellBasell, about the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (of which LyondellBasell is a founding member) and the global challenge of fighting plastic waste.

Jim Gallogly is the fourteenth president of the University of Oklahoma. He is a 1977 alumnus of the OU College of Law, and is the first CEO from a Fortune 500 company to lead the University.Jim was former chairman and chief executive officer of LyondellBasell, a company he joined while it was in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. He and his team guided the company out of bankruptcy in record time and successfully repositioned it as one of the world’s largest petrochemical, polymers, and refining companies. He also served for twenty-nine years in executive roles with ConocoPhillips, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, and Phillips Petroleum Company, beginning his career in the energy business in Northeast Oklahoma with Phillips in 1980. Prior to that, Gallogly practiced law with a private firm in Denver, Colorado.The Gallogly Family Foundation has been a major benefactor for which the OU Gallogly College of Engineering and Gallogly Hall are named. The Foundation chose the OU College of Law as the pilot school for its selective Public Interest Fellowship Program, which supports graduates pursuing public interest work.Gallogly was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, on September 1, 1952. He is one of ten children of Tom and Margery Gallogly.

News reporter David Haydon speaks with markets editor Steven McGinn on expected strong demand in the US methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) market. Discussions include LyondellBasell's recent groundbreaking for its $2.4bn propylene oxide (PO)/tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) project in Channelview, Texas. The TBA will be converted to MTBE and ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE). MTBE was phased out of the US gasoline pool over a decade ago in favour of corn-based ethanol. However, international markets, such as Mexico, Latin America and China, remain a robust destination for the gasoline additive, and Lyondellbasell said it sees its high-octane fuels production as key to the growing market.

Jasmine Turner is a native Houstonian and works at LyondellBasell as a Cost Analyst, where she is responsible for budgeting and forecasting spending for capital projects at Lyondell’s Houston Refinery. Jasmine earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Minor in Corporate Communication from Baylor University and serves on the Baylor Business Network Advisory Board. She is the President of the Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals (HAULYP) and board member of the Houston Area Urban League. HAULYP is an auxiliary of the Houston Area Urban League where their mission is to support the affiliate through advocacy, fundraising and service. Prior to her role as President, Jasmine served as Civic Engagement Chair, Secretary/Treasurer and Vice President of HAULYP. She also currently serves on the National Urban League Young Professionals Programs Committee. Jasmine is a graduate of the Houston Black Leadership Institute’s Class III; a program affiliated with the Greater Houston Black Chamber. Along with her classmates, Jasmine launched the Empower 360 Initiative, an interactive curriculum for high school seniors that teaches them the importance of voting and being involved in the political process.  Jasmine also volunteers her time with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and is a graduate of the United Way’s Project Blueprint Program. Jasmine is a member of Brentwood Baptist Church and is a leader of the Young Adult Ministry. She is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

I'm trying something new this week after taking a break for Thanksgiving. You get to hear the answers we provided for a panel discussion that I hosted two weeks ago with approximately 50 students from the Texas A&M Engineering Academy Program based at the Spring Branch location of Houston Community College. This week's co-hosts are William Minter, VP of Implementation Services for PinnacleART and Prince Gammage from LyondellBasell is returning alongside William. In this episode, we address the topics of how to balance schoolwork with jobs and extracurricular activities, why GPA is important, how to avoid procrastination, and whether or not introverts can be successful in corporate america.

Mr. Prince Gammage and Ms. Kai Young meet up to discuss time management on campus and in the workplace. If you want tips that you can use today, check out this episode! My mentee co-host today is Kai Young, a freshman at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA wanting to save the world. My mentoring co-host today is Prince Gammage of Fresno, TX. He is originally from Riviera Beach, FL and is a hard working member of corporate America that graduated from Florida A&M University. He works for LyondellBassell Industries, is a licensed commercial real estate agent, and is the father of a brand new baby girl. With the goal of becoming a millionaire by the time he turns 40 .... Mr. Prince Gammage has had to learn how to manage his time and be disciplined. Get encouraged by a peer that has the same questions as you and a mentor that has walked in your shoes. Let's see what nuggets of wisdom were shared during this recent conversation.

Mr. Prince Gammage and Ms. Kai Young meet up to discuss time management on campus and in the workplace. If you want tips that you can use today, check out this episode! My mentee co-host today is Kai Young, a freshman at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA wanting to save the world. My mentoring co-host today is Prince Gammage of Fresno, TX. He is originally from Riviera Beach, FL and is a hard working member of corporate America that graduated from Florida A&M University. He works for LyondellBassell Industries, is a licensed commercial real estate agent, and is the father of a brand new baby girl. With the goal of becoming a millionaire by the time he turns 40 .... Mr. Prince Gammage has had to learn how to manage his time and be disciplined. Get encouraged by a peer that has the same questions as you and a mentor that has walked in your shoes. Let's see what nuggets of wisdom were shared during this recent conversation.

News reporter David Haydon speaks with senior editor David Love on the US styrene market. Discussion includes price increases due to tight supply even prior to the arrival of Hurricane Harvey in August, as well as the recent force majeure declared by LyondellBasell on styrene from its Channelview plant in Texas.

In this Episode of Oil & Gas This Week – The White House details their new environmental deregulatory plan, Facebook’s Zuckerberg heads out to North Dakota oil land, $2b Energy Fund goes bust, Are oil and gas companies hiring enough women? , Mexico’s oil and gas reform gains momentum, LyondellBasell moves forward with $2.4b plant in Houston. Have a question? Click here to ask. Show Notes & Links: 2017 on the road sponsors: Totaland  The World’s Most Advanced Field Land Management System The Landman’s Virtual Office https://www.totaland.com Lee Hecht Harrison As global experts in talent management, LHH is currently helping 75% of the Fortune 500 Oil & Gas companies simplify the complexity of leadership and workforce transformation.  http://www.lhh.com API-YP Events  Stories:  White House Details Environmental De-reg Plan  Facebook’s Zuckerberg drills down into North Dakota’s oil patch  $2 billion energy investment goes bust in rare complete failure of private equity fund  Whatever oil and gas companies are doing to recruit women, it’s not working  Mexico’s Oil and Gas Reform Gains Momentum LyondelBasell gives final green light to $2.4b chemical plant in Houston Weekly Rig Count As of 7/20/2017 – The American Rig count is 1024 active rigs. Redwing Has A Winner! JC Hickman, Account Manager at United Energy Group, you’re this week’s winner! Congrats! CLICK HERE TO ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! Get Mark’s Monthly Events Email Get Automatically Notified About Oil & Gas Events Once a Month Connect with Us OGGN LinkedIn Group OGGN Facebook Group Join API-YP Jake Corley    | Facebook | LinkedIn | Email Mark LaCour | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Email | modalpoint.com

  In this Episode of Oil & Gas This Week – The White House details their new environmental deregulatory plan, Facebook’s Zuckerberg heads out to North Dakota oil land, $2b Energy Fund goes bust, Are oil and gas companies hiring enough women? , Mexico’s oil and gas reform gains momentum, LyondellBasell moves forward with $2.4b […] The post WH Details Dereg Plan | $2b O&G Fund Goes Bust | Facebook’s Zuck Visits Oil Country-OGTW119 appeared first on Oil and Gas This Week Podcast.