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LYB in “The LNG Wave Breaks Gas Scarcity”

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

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Lower European gas and power prices can improve the competitiveness and margins of LyondellBasell's energy-intensive regional chemical operations.

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The LNG Wave Breaks Gas Scarcity

A surge of export capacity is pulling Asian and European gas prices down while tightening the US feedgas market.

BULL side — Lower European gas and power prices can improve the competitiveness and margins of LyondellBasell's energy-intensive regional chemical operations.

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  • LYB in “The LNG Wave Breaks Gas Scarcity”

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    A surge of export capacity is pulling Asian and European gas prices down while tightening the US feedgas market.

    Lower European gas and power prices can improve the competitiveness and margins of LyondellBasell's energy-intensive regional chemical operations.

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