1. Hyperzone PE Process Technology
Dr. Gerben Meier
Associate Director, Hyperzone Technology Development and Commercialization
February 26, 2019
Company confidential

2. Our company has developed new products and technologies that are the bedrock of the chemical industry

3. Hyperzone PE technology extends our differentiation
New Hyperzone PE investment for high density polyethylene (HDPE) offers resins with:
Combination of LyondellBasell PE and PP technical expertise
Light weighting by optimizing stiffness, stress crack resistance and strength
Enhancing sustainability by using less material for same functionality
One catalyst chemistry covering full range of HDPE
Synthesis of
1st HDPE at low pressure
1st bimodal Hostalen
Launch of benchmark PE 100 pipe grade
1st Hostalen ACP
1st Hyperzone PE plant

4. HDPE markets have evolved due to capabilities of different catalyst technologies
Narrower processing window compared to Cr grades (Film, SBM)
Superior mechanical properties compared to Cr grades
Single/multimodal reactor setup
Excellent ESCR/impact balance
Very good processability
Multimodality is key – cascade setup
Excellent processability
Poor mechanical properties (film)
ESCR/impact balance inferior to ZN grades (SBM)
Single reactor setup
Excellent processability
Excellent surface quality
Medium ESCR/impact balance
Single reactor setup
Based on our ZN catalyst technology the Hyperzone PE process will be able to serve all markets
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5. LyondellBasell Process Knowledge LyondellBasell Catalyst Knowledge
Hyperzone PE is based on 70 Years of LyondellBasell knowledge
LyondellBasell Process Knowledge
Hostalen ACP
Multimodal reactors
Spherilene
FBR reactor operation
Spherizone PP
MZCR design and operation
Hyperzone PE
LyondellBasell Catalyst Knowledge
Hyperzone PE is the first process able to serve ALL HDPE markets based on using our innovative spherical ZN catalyst technology.
Fluid Bed Reactor (FBR)
Multi-zone Circulating Reactor (MCR)

6. Hyperzone PE gas phase reactor cascade for the production of multimodal HDPE
Unique 3 in 2 cascade reactor setup; superior ZN product properties that can design grades with differential properties while maintaining excellent processability
2nd Reactor Multizone Circulation (MZCR)
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7. The function of the multizone circulating reactor makes the difference
One circulation cycle = about 2 minutes; residence time 2 hours = average 60 cycles per polymer sphere; very homogeneous high molecular weight copolymer
2nd Reactor Multizone Circulation (MZCR)
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8. The Multi Zone Circulating Reactor (MZCR) Makes the Difference – Principle of the Barrier
Condensate (>90 % propane) Dp
vsolid
Bimodality in molecular weight between riser and downer can be influenced by the barrier (Combination of Dp, vsolid and amount of barrier liquid)
High barrier efficiency  low H2 in downer  strong bimodality in the MZCR

9. Spherical ZN catalyst and innovative process deliver exceptional product homogeneity
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10. Hyperzone PE plant will produce a broad range of products
Applications
Benefits*
Pipe
Gas and Water Pipes
Improved toughness and crack resistance
Large
Blow
Molding
Drums and IBC
Excellent processability and
improved crack resistance
Small
Industrial and household bottles
Film
Grocery bags and can liners
Excellent processability and toughness
* Based on pilot plant material

11. A new HDPE LBM resin for IBCs and other large articles
Hyperzone HY54907U for IBC
Hyperzone Large Part Blowmolding resins show excellent processing characteristics
Outstanding ESCR/FNCT performance
Diameter swell very much in line with standard monomodal chromium catalyst blow molding HDPEs
Controlled weight swell facilitating more forgiving, wider die gaps
Proven processability on typical LBM extrusion blow molding platforms
Continuous
Accumulator head
A new HDPE LBM resin for IBCs and other large articles
*Data based on pilot plant material
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12. Hyperzone IBC HY54907U properties
Resin properties
Resin impact vs stiffness
Excellent impact/stiffness balance of properties
Standard monomodal chrome-like processability with bimodal Ziegler properties
*Data based on pilot plant material
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13. A new balance in HDPE small part blow molding resins
Hyperzone HY55430 for small part blow molding
Hyperzone small part blow molding resins show excellent processing characteristics
Diameter swell very much in line with standard monomodal chromium catalyst blow molding HDPEs
Controlled weight swell facilitating more forgiving, wider die gaps
Proven to processability on all typical extrusion blow molding platforms
Reciprocating screw
High speed wheel
Continuous extrusion shuttle
A new balance in HDPE small part blow molding resins
*Data based on pilot plant material
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14. Hyperzone SBM properties
Outstanding stress crack performance
Excellent bottle drop impact strength
Standard monomodal chrome-like processability with bimodal ziegler properties
*Data based on pilot plant material
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15. Hyperzone HY4008 for pipe PENT % of L4904 RCP % of L4904
PENT based on black – 5000hr L4904 vs 7000 hrs HY4008.
PENT natural – both L4904 and HY4008 >10,000 hrs
Introducing a new HDPE pipe resin for water, gas and industrial applications
*Data based on pilot plant material

16. LYB’s Hyperzone PE Technology is timed to capture HDPE demand
Capacity Additions
Demand Growth
HDPE
LLDPE
La Porte, Texas
La Porte Hyperzone PE
LDPE
1.1 billion pounds per year
Estimated investment: ~$725 million
Startup 2019
Estimated EBITDA(2): $150 - $200 MM/year
Source: IHS polyethylene supply-demand data with an operating rate of 90%. World scale plant equivalents are 1.1 billion pounds.
For the purpose of this slide, estimated EBITDA for Hyperzone Polyethylene is volume times average margins.

17. Questions?
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