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01 Cover
02 Welcome Letter / Sections
03 Section 1: Latin America
04 Latin America Resilience
05 Interview: APLA
06 Interview: S&P Commodity Insights
07 Interview: ExxonMobil Chemical
08 Interview: INEOS Styrolution Americas
09 Sustainability
10 Interview: Tecnon OrbiChem
11 Interview: Pilot Chemical Company
12 Interview: Air Products
13 Industry Thoughts: Decarbonization
14 Section 2: Mexico
15 Mexico Overview
16 Factsheet: Mexico
17 Interview: National Chemical Industry Association (ANIQ)
18 Interview: Braskem Idesa
19 Interview: Grupo Idesa
20 Interview: Evonik Industries Mexico
21 Interview: Unigel Mexico
22 Interview: Helm de Mexico
23 Section 3: Brazil
24 Brazil Overview
25 Factsheet: Brazil
26 Interview: ABIQUIM
27 Interview: Braskem
28 Interview: Indorama Ventures Limited
29 Interview: Elekeiroz
30 Interview: Petrom Petroquímica Mogi das Cruzes S.A.
31 Interview: Ultracargo
32 Section 4: Argentina
33 Argentina Overview
34 Factsheet: Argentina
35 Interview: Argentine Chamber of the Chemical and Petrochemical Industry (CIQyP)
36 Interview: Argentine Petrochemical Institute (IPA)
37 Interview: YPF QUÍMICA
38 Interview: Petrocuyo
39 Interview: Petroquímica Rio Tercero
40 Section 5: Andean Region
41 Andean Region Overview
42 Factsheet: Chile
43 Factsheet: Colombia
44 Interview: Acoplásticos
45 Interview: Chilean Chemical Industry Association (ASIQUIM)
46 Interview: Ecopetrol
47 Interview: Petroquim
48 Factsheet: Peru
49 Factsheet: Ecuador
50 Factsheet: Bolivia
51 Factsheet: Venezuela
52 Section 6: Chemical Distribution
53 Chemical Distribution
54 Interview: Brenntag Essentials Latin America
55 Interview: Univar Solutions
56 Interview: Química Anastacio
57 Interview: GTM Caldic
58 Interview: Pochteca
59 Interview: Tricon Energy
60 Section 7: Logistics
61 Logistics and Services
62 Interview: Leschaco
63 Interview: Vopak
64 Interview: Eurotainer
65 Interview: Stolthaven Terminals
66 Interview: Port of Antwerp-Bruges
67 Industry Thoughts: Logistics Innovation
68 Company Profiles (Sponsored Content)
69 Braskem Profile (Sponsored Content)
70 YPF QUÍMICA Profile (Sponsored Content)
71 Brenntag Profile (Sponsored Content)
72 Evonik Profile (Sponsored Content)
73 Article & Interview Index
74 Credits

Ana Paiva Regional Commercial Lead Polyethylene Latin America, EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL

"Specifically on petrochemical solutions, we have developed our Exxtend technology for advanced recycling, which is critical to address plastic waste and circularity. We are now able to sell certified circular polymers contributing to the energy transition."

How has ExxonMobil performed in Latin America in the last 12 months?

Despite the business environment being challenging over the past 12 months, ExxonMobil achieved sustained growth and, our largest portfolio, polyethylene (PE), continued expanding. Other businesses like Vistamaxx, Butyl, and Intermediates are also demonstrating growth potential in Latin America, which is aligned with ExxonMobil’s long-term commitment to the region.

How could the economic slowdown forecast for Q4 2022 and 2023 impact the PE market?

Particularly during the Covid period of time, the GDP and the PE demand were not correlated. The key reasons include that market drivers have changed on the e-commerce side and the demand profile of the packaging industry has been reshaped. In the medium to long term, we expect the market fundamentals to remain tied to the GDP. In the short term the economic recession, the high inflation and the rising interest rates might impact petrochemical demand, including PE sales.

Can you explain how ExxonMobil’s new PE platform (Exceed S) provides opportunities to reduce the complexity of film formulations and designs while improving packaging performance?

The balance between stiffness and toughness is a challenge in formulations and for the converters overall, but the latest addition to ExxonMobil’s PE portfolio, branded Exceed S, helps the industry to solve this balance challenge. Exceed S is a state of the art solution combining stiffness and toughness while maintaining a good processability. It improves packaging and simplifies formulations reducing the need for additional materials delivering increased stiffness while the mechanical properties are still protected.

How has the company dealt with rising inflation and logistics costs?

The magnitude of rising inflation, increased logistics costs, and scarcity of raw materials have impacted ExxonMobil. The company has responded by leveraging its global capabilities and ability to integrate assets in order to minimize impact. Some challenges still remain, such as increased costs.

Can you provide examples of ExxonMobil’s latest sustainability-focused initiatives?

The Low Carbon Solution division is a new business focused on commercializing lower-emission business opportunities in carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and lower-emission fuels. The company has more than 30 years of experience capturing CO2 and has cumulatively captured more human-made CO2 than any other company.

Specifically on petrochemical solutions, we have developed our Exxtend technology for advanced recycling, which is critical to address plastic waste and circularity. We are now able to sell certified circular polymers contributing to the energy transition. We have built a world class advanced recycling facility in Baytown, Texas, and plan to have an additional 500,000 t/y in place by 2026 to address challenges in plastic waste and circularity.

In South America, ExxonMobil is part of a regional group tied to the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, which is promoting plug and play initiatives with startups. The company will continue developing molecules and formulations that enhance recyclability of products and are available to all our customers worldwide.

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Interview: INEOS Styrolution Americas