LyondellBasell PO Results

Intermediates & Derivatives (I&D) – The primary products of this segment include propylene oxide (PO) and its co-products (styrene monomer, tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA), isobutylene and tertiary butyl hydroperoxide), and derivatives (propylene glycol, propylene glycol ethers and butanediol); acetyls (including methanol), ethylene oxide and its derivatives, and oxyfuels.

Three months ended June 30, 2016 versus three months ended March 31, 2016 – EBITDA increased $15 million versus the first quarter 2016, excluding a favorable $56 million quarter to quarter variance as a result of LCM adjustments related to inventory.  Results for PO and PO derivatives declined by approximately $20 million partially due to product sales mix.  Intermediate chemicals results improved by approximately $10 million, primarily due to an approximately 4 cents per pound improvement in styrene margin.  This increase was partially offset by lower methanol margins.  Oxyfuels improved approximately $30 million consistent with seasonal margin improvements.  Equity income from joint ventures was relatively unchanged.

Three months ended June 30, 2016 versus three months ended June 30, 2015  – EBITDA decreased $114 million versus the second quarter 2015, excluding a favorable $45 million quarter to quarter variance as a result of LCM inventory adjustments.  Results for PO and PO derivatives were relatively unchanged.  Intermediate chemicals results declined by approximately $45 million primarily due to reduced methanol margins and lower EO/EG results partially offset by higher styrene sales volumes.  Oxyfuels results decreased approximately $55 million relative to a very strong second quarter 2015.  Equity income from joint ventures decreased by $2 million.

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