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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                    to                
Commission file number: 001-34726
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Netherlands 98-0646235
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1221 McKinney St.,4th Floor, One Vine Street
Suite 300LondonDelftseplein 27E
Houston,TexasW1J0AH3013AARotterdam
USA77010United KingdomNetherlands
(Addresses of registrant’s principal executive offices)
(713)309-7200+44 (0)207220 2600+31 (0)102755 500
(Registrant’s telephone numbers, including area codes)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange On Which Registered
Ordinary Shares, €0.04 Par ValueLYBNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerxAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No x
The registrant had 334,515,368327,621,817 ordinary shares, €0.04 par value, outstanding at July 28, 2021April 27, 2022 (excluding 5,578,28812,647,650 treasury shares).


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollars, except earnings per shareMillions of dollars, except earnings per share2021202020212020Millions of dollars, except earnings per share20222021
Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:
TradeTrade$11,334 $5,371 $20,185 $12,674 Trade$12,840 $8,851 
Related partiesRelated parties227 175 458 366 Related parties317 231 
11,561 5,546 20,643 13,040 13,157 9,082 
Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of salesCost of sales8,676 4,894 16,354 11,762 Cost of sales11,136 7,678 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses327 288 614 583 Selling, general and administrative expenses328 287 
Research and development expensesResearch and development expenses32 25 61 52 Research and development expenses32 29 
9,035 5,207 17,029 12,397 11,496 7,994 
Operating incomeOperating income2,526 339 3,614 643 Operating income1,661 1,088 
Interest expenseInterest expense(130)(125)(240)(214)Interest expense(74)(110)
Interest incomeInterest incomeInterest income
Other income, netOther income, net14 39 Other income, net19 25 
Income from continuing operations before equity investments and income taxesIncome from continuing operations before equity investments and income taxes2,415 222 3,420 440 Income from continuing operations before equity investments and income taxes1,608 1,005 
Income from equity investmentsIncome from equity investments148 61 285 61 Income from equity investments29 137 
Income from continuing operations before income taxesIncome from continuing operations before income taxes2,563 283 3,705 501 Income from continuing operations before income taxes1,637 1,142 
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes506 (32)576 43 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes316 70 
Income from continuing operationsIncome from continuing operations2,057 315 3,129 458 Income from continuing operations1,321 1,072 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxLoss from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)(2)
Net incomeNet income2,059 314 3,129 458 Net income1,320 1,070 
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interestsDividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(1)(1)(3)(3)Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(2)(2)
Net income attributable to the Company shareholdersNet income attributable to the Company shareholders$2,058 $313 $3,126 $455 Net income attributable to the Company shareholders$1,318 $1,068 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders —
Basic:
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders —Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders —
BasicBasic
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$6.13 $0.94 $9.33 $1.36 Continuing operations$4.01 $3.20 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations0.01 Discontinued operations— (0.01)
$6.14 $0.94 $9.33 $1.36 $4.01 $3.19 
Diluted:
DilutedDiluted
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$6.12 $0.94 $9.32 $1.36 Continuing operations$4.00 $3.19 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations0.01 Discontinued operations— (0.01)
$6.13 $0.94 $9.32 $1.36 $4.00 $3.18 
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars20222021
Net incomeNet income$2,059 $314 $3,129 $458 Net income$1,320 $1,070 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –
Financial derivativesFinancial derivatives(78)(26)97 (364)Financial derivatives88 175 
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale debt securities(1)(1)
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plansDefined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans17 11 28 21 Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans11 
Foreign currency translationsForeign currency translations77 66 (30)(133)Foreign currency translations(25)(107)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax15 54 94 (475)
Comprehensive income (loss)2,074 368 3,223 (17)
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxTotal other comprehensive income, net of tax68 79 
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income1,388 1,149 
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interestsDividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(1)(1)(3)(3)Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(2)(2)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders$2,073 $367 $3,220 $(20)
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company shareholdersComprehensive income attributable to the Company shareholders$1,386 $1,147 
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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020Millions of dollarsMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$1,381 $1,763 Cash and cash equivalents$1,785 $1,472 
Restricted cashRestricted cashRestricted cash
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments136 702 Short-term investments— 
Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:
Trade, netTrade, net4,707 3,291 Trade, net5,092 4,565 
Related partiesRelated parties190 150 Related parties299 243 
InventoriesInventories4,840 4,344 Inventories4,979 4,901 
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets1,641 1,382 Prepaid expenses and other current assets1,127 1,022 
Total current assetsTotal current assets12,897 11,634 Total current assets13,291 12,217 
Operating lease assetsOperating lease assets1,634 1,492 Operating lease assets1,905 1,946 
Property, plant and equipmentProperty, plant and equipment22,176 21,484 Property, plant and equipment22,733 22,382 
Less: Accumulated depreciationLess: Accumulated depreciation(7,531)(7,098)Less: Accumulated depreciation(8,004)(7,826)
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net14,645 14,386 Property, plant and equipment, net14,729 14,556 
Equity investmentsEquity investments4,902 4,729 Equity investments4,743 4,786 
GoodwillGoodwill1,931 1,953 Goodwill1,866 1,875 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net677 751 Intangible assets, net673 695 
Other assetsOther assets573 458 Other assets647 667 
Total assetsTotal assets$37,259 $35,403 Total assets$37,854 $36,742 
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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
Millions of dollars, except shares and par value dataMillions of dollars, except shares and par value dataJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020Millions of dollars, except shares and par value dataMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITYLIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITYLIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debtCurrent maturities of long-term debt$$Current maturities of long-term debt$$
Short-term debtShort-term debt683 663 Short-term debt141 362 
Accounts payable:Accounts payable:Accounts payable:
TradeTrade2,909 2,398 Trade4,238 3,460 
Related partiesRelated parties577 550 Related parties776 831 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities2,418 1,883 Accrued liabilities2,376 2,571 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities6,595 5,502 Total current liabilities7,539 7,230 
Long-term debtLong-term debt13,482 15,286 Long-term debt11,175 11,246 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities1,364 1,222 Operating lease liabilities1,610 1,649 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities2,657 2,957 Other liabilities2,215 2,295 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes2,507 2,332 Deferred income taxes2,487 2,334 
Commitments and contingenciesCommitments and contingencies00Commitments and contingencies00
Redeemable non-controlling interestsRedeemable non-controlling interests116 116 Redeemable non-controlling interests116 116 
Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:
Ordinary shares, €0.04 par value, 1,275 million shares authorized, 334,503,518
and 334,015,220 shares outstanding, respectively
19 19 
Ordinary shares, €0.04 par value, 1,275 million shares authorized, 327,644,034
and 329,536,389 shares outstanding, respectively
Ordinary shares, €0.04 par value, 1,275 million shares authorized, 327,644,034
and 329,536,389 shares outstanding, respectively
19 19 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital6,011 5,986 Additional paid-in capital6,056 6,044 
Retained earningsRetained earnings6,837 4,440 Retained earnings9,514 8,563 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(1,849)(1,943)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,735)(1,803)
Treasury stock, at cost, 5,590,138 and 6,030,408 ordinary shares, respectively(494)(531)
Treasury stock, at cost, 12,625,433 and 10,675,605 ordinary shares, respectivelyTreasury stock, at cost, 12,625,433 and 10,675,605 ordinary shares, respectively(1,156)(965)
Total Company share of shareholders’ equityTotal Company share of shareholders’ equity10,524 7,971 Total Company share of shareholders’ equity12,698 11,858 
Non-controlling interestsNon-controlling interests14 17 Non-controlling interests14 14 
Total equityTotal equity10,538 7,988 Total equity12,712 11,872 
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and equityTotal liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and equity$37,259 $35,403 Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and equity$37,854 $36,742 
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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars20212020Millions of dollars20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net incomeNet income$3,129 $458 Net income$1,320 $1,070 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization665 698 Depreciation and amortization311 335 
Amortization of debt-related costsAmortization of debt-related costs13 Amortization of debt-related costs
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation35 29 Share-based compensation18 19 
Inventory valuation charges323 
Equity investments—Equity investments—Equity investments—
Equity incomeEquity income(285)(61)Equity income(29)(137)
Distributions of earnings, net of taxDistributions of earnings, net of tax142 81 Distributions of earnings, net of tax34 20 
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision34 (90)
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)Deferred income tax provision (benefit)137 (83)
Changes in assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash:Changes in assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash:Changes in assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable(1,502)487 Accounts receivable(629)(593)
InventoriesInventories(541)463 Inventories(117)(360)
Accounts payableAccounts payable482 (485)Accounts payable724 327 
Other, netOther, net301 (76)Other, net(271)(32)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities2,473 1,834 Net cash provided by operating activities1,502 571 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Expenditures for property, plant and equipmentExpenditures for property, plant and equipment(771)(1,248)Expenditures for property, plant and equipment(446)(340)
Purchases of available-for-sale debt securities(270)
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale debt securitiesProceeds from maturities of available-for-sale debt securities291 Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale debt securities— 74 
Purchases of equity securities(184)
Proceeds from equity securitiesProceeds from equity securities264 Proceeds from equity securities226 
Acquisition of equity method investment(104)
Other, netOther, net(42)(26)Other, net(18)(19)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(362)(1,727)Net cash used in investing activities(456)(59)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of Company ordinary sharesRepurchases of Company ordinary shares(4)Repurchases of Company ordinary shares(217)— 
Dividends paid - common stockDividends paid - common stock(730)(701)Dividends paid - common stock(371)(352)
Purchase of non-controlling interest(30)
Issuance of long-term debt2,492 
Payments of debt issuance costs(18)
Repayments of long-term debtRepayments of long-term debt(1,775)(500)Repayments of long-term debt— (500)
Debt extinguishment costs(23)
Issuance of short-term debt521 
Repayments of short-term debt(500)
Net proceeds from commercial paper212 
Collateral received from (paid for) interest rate derivatives51 (238)
Proceeds from settlement of cash flow hedges346 
Net repayments of commercial paperNet repayments of commercial paper(169)— 
Collateral received from interest rate derivativesCollateral received from interest rate derivatives51 66 
Other, netOther, net(12)Other, net(7)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(2,470)1,568 
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities(713)(782)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash(23)15 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(16)(32)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(382)1,690 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cashIncrease (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash317 (302)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period1,765 888 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period1,477 1,765 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of periodCash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$1,383 $2,578 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$1,794 $1,463 
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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Millions of dollarsIssuedTreasury
Balance, March 31, 2021$19 $(506)$5,993 $5,158 $(1,864)$8,800 $14 
Net income2,059 2,059 
Other comprehensive income15 15 
Share-based compensation12 18 (1)29 
Dividends - common stock ($1.13 per share)(378)(378)
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($15.00 per share)(1)(1)
Balance, June 30, 2021$19 $(494)$6,011 $6,837 $(1,849)$10,524 $14 
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Millions of dollarsIssuedTreasury
Balance, March 31, 2020$19 $(559)$5,950 $4,227 $(2,313)$7,324 $19 
Net income314 314 
Other comprehensive income54 54 
Share-based compensation11 (2)17 
Dividends - common stock ($1.05 per share)(350)(350)
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($15.00 per share)(1)(1)
Balance, June 30, 2020$19 $(548)$5,958 $4,188 $(2,259)$7,358 $19 
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Millions of dollarsIssuedTreasury
Balance, December 31, 2021$19 $(965)$6,044 $8,563 $(1,803)$11,858 $14 
Net income— — — 1,320 — 1,320 — 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 68 68 — 
Share-based compensation— 11 12 — 27 — 
Dividends - common stock ($1.13 per share)— — — (371)— (371)— 
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($15.00 per share)— — — (2)— (2)— 
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares— (202)— — — (202)— 
Balance, March 31, 2022$19 $(1,156)$6,056 $9,514 $(1,735)$12,698 $14 



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Millions of dollarsIssuedTreasury
Balance, December 31, 2020$19 $(531)$5,986 $4,440 $(1,943)$7,971 $17 
Net income3,129 3,129 
Other comprehensive income94 94 
Share-based compensation37 25 63 
Dividends - common stock ($2.18 per share)(730)(730)
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($30.00 per share)(3)(3)
Sales of non-controlling interest(3)
Balance, June 30, 2021$19 $(494)$6,011 $6,837 $(1,849)$10,524 $14 
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Millions of dollarsIssuedTreasury
Balance, December 31, 2019$19 $(580)$5,954 $4,435 $(1,784)$8,044 $19 
Net income458 458 
Other comprehensive loss(475)(475)
Share-based compensation36 (3)(1)32 
Dividends - common stock ($2.10 per share)(701)(701)
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($30.00 per share)(3)(3)
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares(4)(4)
Purchase of non-controlling interest
Balance, June 30, 2020$19 $(548)$5,958 $4,188 $(2,259)$7,358 $19 
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Millions of dollarsIssuedTreasury
Balance, December 31, 2020$19 $(531)$5,986 $4,440 $(1,943)$7,971 $17 
Net income— — — 1,070 — 1,070 — 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 79 79 — 
Share-based compensation— 25 — 34 — 
Dividends - common stock ($1.05 per share)— — — (352)— (352)— 
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($15.00 per share)— — — (2)— (2)— 
Sales of non-controlling interest— — — — — — (3)
Balance, March 31, 2021$19 $(506)$5,993 $5,158 $(1,864)$8,800 $14 
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1.    Basis of Presentation
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a limited liability company (Naamloze Vennootschap) incorporated under Dutch law by deed of incorporation dated October 15, 2009. Unless otherwise indicated, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” or similar words are used to refer to LyondellBasell Industries N.V. together with its consolidated subsidiaries (“LyondellBasell N.V.”).
LyondellBasell N.V. is a worldwide manufacturer of chemicals and polymers, a refiner of crude oil, a significant producer of gasoline blending components and a developer and licensor of technologies for the production of polymers.
The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared from the books and records of LyondellBasell N.V. in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the interim financial statements included in this report. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. These statements contain some amounts that are based upon management estimates and judgments. Future actual results could differ from such current estimates. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.
2.    Accounting and Reporting Changes
Recently Adopted Guidance
The following table provides a brief description of recently adoptedThere were no new standards or Accounting Standard Updates (“ASU”) issued byadopted in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”):
StandardDescription
ASU 2020-01, Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, Equity Method and Joint Ventures, and Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging
This guidance clarifies that an entity should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting for the purposes of applying the measurement alternative in accordance with Topic 321 and includes scope considerations for entities that hold certain non-derivative forward contracts and purchased options to acquire equity securities that, upon settlement of the forward contract or exercise of the purchase option, would be accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years.

The prospective adoption of this guidance from January 1, 2021 did not havequarter ended March 31, 2022 that had a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASU 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity
This guidance simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments and the application of the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity. The standard also amends the accounting for convertible instruments in the diluted earnings per share calculation and requires enhanced disclosures of convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021 and may be applied on a modified or fully retrospective basis.

The early adoption of this guidance on a modified retrospective basis from January 1, 2021 did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)


StandardDescription
ASU 2020-09, Debt (Topic 470): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Release No. 33-10762
This guidance amends and supersedes SEC paragraphs in the Accounting Standards Codification to reflect the issuance of SEC Release No. 33-10762 related to financial disclosure requirements for subsidiary issuers and guarantors of registered debt securities and affiliates whose securities are pledged as collateral for registered securities. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods ending after January 4, 2021.

The adoption of this guidance from January 1, 2021 did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted as of June 30,March 31, 2022
Government Assistance—In November 2021,
There are no ASUs the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance. The guidance requires disclosures about assistance received from the government that have been accounted for by analogizing to a grant or contribution accounting model including the nature and form of assistance, the accounting policies used to account for the assistance and its impact on the entity’s financial statements. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early application permitted. The adoption of this guidance will not yet adopted that could have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.


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3.    Revenues
Contract Balances—Contract liabilities were $181$214 million and $194$169 million at June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. Revenue recognized in each reporting period, included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period, was immaterial.
Disaggregation of Revenues—The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by key products:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars20222021
Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:
Olefins and co-productsOlefins and co-products$1,185 $460 $2,276 $1,127 Olefins and co-products$1,157 $1,091 
PolyethylenePolyethylene2,611 1,277 4,764 2,736 Polyethylene2,684 2,153 
PolypropylenePolypropylene1,996 969 3,714 2,070 Polypropylene2,014 1,718 
Propylene oxide and derivativesPropylene oxide and derivatives725 332 1,227 796 Propylene oxide and derivatives885 502 
Oxyfuels and related productsOxyfuels and related products838 389 1,445 1,096 Oxyfuels and related products1,254 607 
Intermediate chemicalsIntermediate chemicals948 404 1,526 948 Intermediate chemicals1,110 578 
Compounding and solutionsCompounding and solutions1,077 549 2,115 1,461 Compounding and solutions1,135 1,038 
Advanced polymersAdvanced polymers256 151 487 332 Advanced polymers272 231 
Refined productsRefined products1,741 855 2,734 2,191 Refined products2,458 993 
OtherOther184 160 355 283 Other188 171 
TotalTotal$11,561 $5,546 $20,643 $13,040 Total$13,157 $9,082 

The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by geography, based upon the location of the customer:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollars20222021
Sales and other operating revenues:
United States$6,074 $4,086 
Germany995 765 
China656 560 
Italy518 378 
Mexico442 247 
Japan423 230 
Poland395 270 
The Netherlands390 270 
France387 290 
Other2,877 1,986 
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The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by geography, based upon the location of the customer:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Millions of dollars2021202020212020
Sales and other operating revenues:
United States$5,616 $2,417 $9,702 $5,604 
Germany934 398 1,699 1,039 
China561 302 1,121 545 
Italy472 259 850 594 
France366 161 656 431 
Mexico390 203 637 583 
The Netherlands346 153 616 365 
Japan331 143 561 478 
Poland271 188 541 412 
Other2,274 1,322 4,260 2,989 
Total$11,561 $5,546 $20,643 $13,040 
4.    Accounts Receivable
Our accounts receivable are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, net of allowance for credit losses, of $7$6 million and $15 million at June 30, 2021as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020, respectively.2021.
5.    Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following components:
Millions of dollarsJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Finished goods$3,168 $2,816 
Work-in-process197 144 
Raw materials and supplies1,475 1,384 
Total inventories$4,840 $4,344 
Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (“LCM”). Cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) inventory valuation methodology, which means that the most recently incurred costs are charged to cost of sales and inventories are valued at the earliest acquisition costs. Market is determined based on an assessment of the current estimated replacement cost and selling price of the inventory. In periods where the market price of our inventory declines substantially, cost values of inventory may be higher than the market value, and as a result we adjust the value of inventory to market value. Fluctuations in the prices of crude oil, natural gas and correlated products from period to period may result in the recognition of charges to adjust the value of inventory to the LCM in periods of falling prices and the reversal of those charges in subsequent interim periods, within the fiscal year, as market prices recover.
During the first six months of 2020, we recognized an LCM inventory valuation charge of $323 million related to the decline in pricing for many of our raw material and finished goods inventories since December 31, 2019. During the second quarter of 2020, we recognized a LCM inventory valuation benefit of $96 million, largely driven by the recovery of market prices of crude oil and refined products during the second quarter.
Millions of dollarsMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Finished goods$3,382 $3,329 
Work-in-process206 178 
Raw materials and supplies1,391 1,394 
Total inventories$4,979 $4,901 


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6.    Debt
Long-term loans, notes and other debt, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance cost, consisted of the following:
Millions of dollarsJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75% ($3 million of debt issuance cost)$997 $996 
Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($15 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)974 974 
Term Loan due 2022, $4,000 million1,448 
Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4.0% ($1 million of discount; $1 million of debt issuance cost)423 745 
Guaranteed Floating Rate Notes due 2023, $650 million ($3 million of debt issuance cost)647 646 
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $500 million, 2.875% ($3 million of debt issuance cost)497 496 
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $500 million, 1.25% ($1 million of discount; $4 million of debt issuance cost)495 495 
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, €500 million, 0.875% ($1 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)591 608 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($6 million of discount; $5 million of debt issuance cost)1,084 1,090 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1%300 300 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 3.375% ($1 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)500 495 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 2.25% ($4 million of discount; $4 million of debt issuance cost)492 492 
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, €500 million, 1.625% ($6 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)585 602 
Guaranteed Notes due 2040, $750 million, 3.375% ($2 million of discount; $8 million of debt issuance cost)740 740 
Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($19 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost)724 723 
Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($10 million of discount; $9 million of debt issuance cost)981 981 
Guaranteed Notes due 2049, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($15 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)975 975 
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($6 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)984 984 
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, $1,000 million, 3.625% ($3 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)986 986 
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, $500 million, 3.8% ($4 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)490 490 
Other25 28 
Total13,490 15,294 
Less current maturities(8)(8)
Long-term debt$13,482 $15,286 

Millions of dollarsMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75% ($2 million of debt issuance cost)$773 $773 
Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($15 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)974 974 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1%300 300 
Issued by LYB International Finance B.V.:
Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4.0% ($1 million of discount)424 423 
Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($19 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost)724 724 
Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($10 million of discount; $9 million of debt issuance cost)981 981 
Issued by LYB International Finance II B.V.:
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, €500 million, 0.875% ($1 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)547 562 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($3 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)612 631 
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, €500 million, 1.625% ($5 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)547 558 
Issued by LYB International Finance III LLC:
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $500 million, 1.25% ($1 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)479 486 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 3.375% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)133 143 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 2.25% ($3 million of discount; $4 million of debt issuance cost)481 490 
Guaranteed Notes due 2040, $750 million, 3.375% ($2 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost)741 741 
Guaranteed Notes due 2049, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($15 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)975 975 
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($6 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)976 981 
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, $1,000 million, 3.625% ($3 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)957 986 
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, $500 million, 3.8% ($4 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)490 490 
Other69 34 
Total11,183 11,252 
Less current maturities(8)(6)
Long-term debt$11,175 $11,246 


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Fair value hedging adjustments associated with the fair value hedge accounting of our fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps for the applicable periods are as follows: 
 Gains (Losses)Cumulative Fair Value
Hedging Adjustments Included
in Carrying Amount of Debt
Gains (Losses)Cumulative Fair Value
Hedging Adjustments Included
in Carrying Amount of Debt
Inception
Year
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,December 31,Three Months Ended
March 31,
March 31,December 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars202120202021202020212020Millions of dollars2022202120222021
Senior Notes due 2021, 6.0%2016$$$$(14)$$
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5%2017(73)(94)(102)
Guaranteed Notes due 2022, 1.875%2018
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, 1.25%Guaranteed Notes due 2025, 1.25%$$— $$
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, 0.875%Guaranteed Notes due 2026, 0.875%2020(1)(1)(1)(2)Guaranteed Notes due 2026, 0.875%
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5%Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5%2021(1)— (1)— (1)— Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5%19 (27)(46)
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 3.375%Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 3.375%2021(4)— (4)— (4)— Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 3.375%10 — (2)
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 2.25%Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 2.25%10 — 12 
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, 4.2%Guaranteed Notes due 2050, 4.2%— 
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, 3.625%Guaranteed Notes due 2051, 3.625%29 — 29 — 
TotalTotal$(1)$$$(87)$(100)$(104)Total$84 $$44 $(40)
Fair value adjustments are recognized in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Short-term loans, notes and other debt consisted of the following:
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020Millions of dollarsMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021
U.S. Receivables FacilityU.S. Receivables Facility$$U.S. Receivables Facility$— $— 
Commercial paperCommercial paper500 500 Commercial paper35 204 
Precious metal financingsPrecious metal financings167 140 Precious metal financings106 155 
OtherOther16 23 Other— 
Total Short-term debtTotal Short-term debt$683 $663 Total Short-term debt$141 $362 
Long-Term Debt
Senior Revolving Credit Facility—Our $2,500$3,250 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility, of which $2,440 million expires in June 2023 and the remainder expires in June 2022,November 2026, may be used for dollar and euro denominated borrowings. The facility has a $500$200 million sub-limit for dollar and euro denominated letters of credit, a $1,000 million uncommitted accordion feature and supports our commercial paper program. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at either a base rate, LIBOR rate or LIBOREURIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin. Additional fees are incurred for the average daily unused commitments. At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had 0no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding and $2,010$3,215 million of unused availability under this facility.
Term Loan due 2022—In March 2019, LYB Americas Finance Company LLC (“LYB Americas Finance”), a wholly owned subsidiary of LyondellBasell Industries N.V., entered into a $4,000 million senior unsecured delayed draw term loan credit facility that matures in March 2022. Borrowings under the credit agreement were available through December 31, 2019, subsequent to which no further borrowings may be made under the agreement. Outstanding borrowings bear interest at either a base rate or LIBOR rate, as defined, plus in each case, an applicable margin determined by reference to LyondellBasell N.V.’s current credit ratings. In January 2021, we repaid $500 million outstanding under our Term Loan due 2022. The remaining outstanding balance of $950 million was repaid in the second quarter of 2021.


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Guaranteed Notes due 2023—In July 2013, LYB Finance issued $750 million of 4% guaranteed notes due 2023 at a discounted price of 98.678%. In June 2021, we redeemed $325 million of the outstanding notes. In conjunction with the partial redemption, we recognized $25 million of debt extinguishment costs which are reflected in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The debt extinguishment costs include $23 million paid for make-whole premiums, fees and expenses related to the redemption of the notes and non-cash charges of $2 million for the write-off of unamortized debt discount and issuance costs.
Short-Term Debt
U.S. Receivables Facility—Our U.S. Receivables Facility, which expires in June 2024, has a purchase limit of $900 million in addition to a $300 million uncommitted accordion feature. In June 2021, we extended the term of the facility to June 2024 in accordance with the terms of the agreement. This facility provides liquidity through the sale or contribution of trade receivables by certain of our U.S. subsidiaries to a wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary on an ongoing basis and without recourse. We pay variable interest rates on our secured borrowings. Additional fees are incurred for the average daily unused commitments. This facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit up to $200 million. At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had 0no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding and $900 million unused availability under this facility.


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Commercial Paper Program—We have a commercial paper program under which we may issue up to $2,500 million of privately placed, unsecured, short-term promissory notes (“commercial paper”). Interest rates on the commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 are based on the terms of the notes and range from 0.14%0.45% to 0.25%0.55%. At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had $500$35 million of outstanding commercial paper.
Weighted Average Interest Rate—At June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, our weighted average interest rates on outstanding Short-term debt were 0.7%1.2% and 0.9%, respectively.
Additional Information
Debt Discount and Issuance Costs—Amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs resulted in amortization expense of $13$4 million and $7$5 million for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively, which is included in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we are in compliance with our debt covenants.

7.    Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
We are exposed to market risks, such as changes in commodity pricing, interest rates and currency exchange rates. To manage the volatility related to these exposures, we selectively enter into derivative contracts pursuant to our risk management policies.
A summary of ourFinancial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The following table summarizes financial instruments risk management policies, derivative instruments, hedging activities andoutstanding for the periods presented that are measured at fair value measurement can be found in Notes 2 and 13 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. If applicable, updates have been included in the respective sections below.
Cash and Cash Equivalents—At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had marketable securities classified as Cash and cash equivalents of $514 million and $682 million, respectively.a recurring basis:
 March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 
Millions of dollarsNotional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair ValueBalance Sheet
Classification
Assets–
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$30 $40 $41 $24 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Foreign currency614 90 614 63 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Foreign currency2,085 61 1,785 43 Other assets
Interest rates— 13 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Interest rates— — 300 Other assets
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities55 12 221 30 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Commodities12 — — Other assets
Foreign currency83 — 34 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Non-derivatives:
Equity securities— — Short-term investments
Total$2,879 $217 $3,004 $177 
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)—Other income, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income includes foreign currency losses of $5 million and $2 million, and losses of less than $1 million and $7 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

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 March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 
Millions of dollarsNotional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair ValueBalance Sheet
Classification
Liabilities–
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Foreign currency$— $26 $— $14 Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency1,499 80 1,800 99 Other liabilities
Interest rates— — Accrued liabilities
Interest rates2,763 247 1,863 280 Other liabilities
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities176 14 24 Accrued liabilities
Commodities31 — — Other Liabilities
Foreign currency544 14 188 Accrued liabilities
Total$5,013 $392 $3,875 $399 
The financial instruments in the table above are classified as Level 2, except for our investment in equity securities which are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share, or its equivalent, practical expedient and are not classified in the fair value hierarchy. We present the gross assets and liabilities of our derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our Short-term precious metal financings and Long-term debt:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Millions of dollarsCarrying
 Value
Fair
 Value
Carrying
 Value
Fair
Value
Precious metal financings$106 $105 $155 $130 
Long-term debt11,150 11,379 11,218 12,756 
Total$11,256 $11,484 $11,373 $12,886 
The financial instruments in the table above are classified as Level 2. Our other financial instruments classified within Current assets and Current liabilities have a short maturity and their carrying value generally approximates fair value.
Derivative Instruments:
Commodity Prices—The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding commodity derivative instruments:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Millions of dollarsNotional AmountNotional AmountMaturity Date
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Cash flow hedges$30 $41 2022
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodity contracts274 245 2022


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Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The following table summarizes financial instruments outstanding for the periods presented that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020 
Millions of dollarsNotional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair ValueBalance Sheet
Classification
Assets–
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$30 $22 $19 $Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Commodities20 41 Other Assets
Foreign currency358 26 26 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Foreign currency923 21 Other assets
Interest ratesPrepaid expenses and other current assets
Interest rates569 122 Other assets
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities140 71 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Foreign currency139 149 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Non-derivatives:
Available-for-sale debt securities54 55 348 349 Short-term investments
Equity securities81 81 353 353 Short-term investments
Total$2,314 $227 $1,103 $739 
Liabilities–
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$$$$Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency855 105 1,213 146 Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency2,682 222 2,682 302 Other liabilities
Interest ratesAccrued liabilities
Interest rates1,000 243 1,000 343 Other liabilities
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities118 11 113 14 Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency1,306 76 Accrued liabilities
Total$5,961 $591 $5,084 $808 
As of June 30, 2021, our limited partnership investments included in our equity securities discussed below are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share, or its equivalent, practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. All other financial instruments in the table above, including equity securities as of December 31, 2020, are classified as Level 2. We present the gross assets and liabilities of our derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
At June 30, 2021, our outstanding foreign currency contracts, not designated as hedges, mature from July 2021 to March 2022. Our commodity contracts, not designated as hedges, mature in July 2021.


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Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring BasisInterest Rates—The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair valuenotional amounts of our financial instruments that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented. Due to the short maturity, the fair value of all non-derivative financial instruments included in Current assets and Current liabilities for which the carrying value approximates fair value are excluded from the table below. Short-term and long-term debt are recorded at amortized cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying and fair values of short-term and of long-term debt exclude commercial paper and other miscellaneous debt. All financial instruments in the table below are classified as Level 2.outstanding interest rate derivative instruments:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Millions of dollarsCarrying
 Value
Fair
 Value
Carrying
 Value
Fair
Value
Non-derivatives:
Liabilities:
Short-term debt$167 $175 $140 $154 
Long-term debt13,465 15,123 15,266 17,290 
Total$13,632 $15,298 $15,406 $17,444 
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Millions of dollarsNotional AmountNotional AmountMaturity Date
Cash flow hedges$1,000 $1,000 2023 to 2024
Fair value hedges1,763 1,163 2025 to 2030

Net Investment Hedges—The following table summarizes our net investment hedges outstanding for the periods presented:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Millions of euro/dollarsNotional ValueNotional ValueExpiration Date
Equivalent
US$
Equivalent
US$
Foreign currency2,417 $2,813 1,667 $1,890 2021 to 2030
In the second quarter of 2021, we entered into foreign currency contracts with an aggregate notional value of €750 million that were designated as net investment hedges.
In July 2021, we entered into a foreign currency contract with a notional value of €250 million that was designated as a net investment hedge.
Cash Flow Hedges—The following table summarizes our cash flow hedges outstanding for the periods presented:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Millions of dollarsNotional ValueNotional ValueExpiration Date
Foreign currency$2,005 $2,005 2021 to 2027
Interest rates1,000 1,000 2023 to 2024
Commodities50 60 2021 to 2022
As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, Other assets include$187included $187 million and $238 million of collateral held with our counterparties related to ourthese forward-starting interest rate swaps, respectively. Related cash flows are included in financing activities inrepresenting the Consolidated Statementsmaximum amount of Cash Flows.

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As of June 30, 2021, on a pre-tax basis, $5 million is scheduled to be reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss as an increase to Interest expense over the next twelve months.
Fair Value Hedges—Foreign Currency RatesThe following table summarizes our fair value hedges outstanding forpresents the periods presented:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Millions of dollarsNotional ValueNotional ValueExpiration Date
Interest rates$569 $122 2025 to 2030
In March 2021, we entered into a fixed-for-floating interest rate swap to mitigate the change in the fair value of $150 millionnotional amounts of our $500 million, 3.375% guaranteed notes due 2030 associated with the risk of variability in the 3-month LIBOR rate component.outstanding foreign currency derivative instruments:
In April 2021, we entered into two fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps to mitigate the change in the fair value associated with the risk of variability in the 3-month LIBOR rate component of $150 million of our $500 million, 2.875% guaranteed notes due 2025 and $150 million of our $1,000 million, 3.5% guaranteed notes due 2027.
The fixed-rate and variable-rate components for these trades are settled semi-annually and quarterly, respectively.
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Millions of dollarsNotional AmountNotional AmountMaturity Date
Net investment hedges$3,048 $3,048 2022 to 2030
Cash flow hedges1,150 1,150 2024 to 2027
Not designated627 222 2022 to 2023
Impact on Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income—The following tables summarize the pre-tax effect of derivative and non-derivative instruments recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCI”), the gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to earnings and additional gains (losses) recognized directly in earnings:
 Effects of Financial Instruments
Three Months Ended June 30,
 Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCIGain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to IncomeGain (Loss) Recognized in IncomeIncome Statement
Millions of dollars202120202021202020212020Classification
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$23 $(2)$(3)$$$Cost of sales
Foreign currency(9)(86)24 45 13 14 Interest expense
Interest rates(123)(6)Interest expense
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities14 Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities12 77 Cost of sales
Foreign currency(15)(6)Other income, net
Non-derivatives designated as hedges:
Long-term debt(20)Other income, net
Total$(109)$(105)$23 $47 $22 $93 
 Effects of Financial Instruments
Three Months Ended March 31,
Balance SheetIncome Statement
 Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCIGain (Loss) Reclassified
to Income
from AOCI
Additional Gain (Loss) Recognized in IncomeIncome Statement
Millions of dollars202220212022202120222021Classification
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$26 $$(11)$(1)$— $— Cost of sales
Foreign currency44 148 (25)(92)(4)12 Interest expense
Interest rates112 223 Interest expense
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities— — — — 36 Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities— — — — 11 Cost of sales
Foreign currency— — — — (19)(14)Other income, net
Total$182 $377 $(35)$(92)$20 $14 


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 Effects of Financial Instruments
Six Months Ended June 30,
 Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCIGain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to IncomeGain (Loss) Recognized in IncomeIncome Statement
Millions of dollars202120202021202020212020Classification
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$29 $(2)$(4)$$$Cost of sales
Foreign currency139 78 (68)(8)25 30 Interest expense
Interest rates100 (532)90 Interest expense
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities12 Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities23 74 Cost of sales
Foreign currency(29)(10)Other income, net
Non-derivatives designated as hedges:
Long-term debtOther income, net
Total$268 $(454)$(69)$(6)$36 $189 
The derivative amounts excludedAs of March 31, 2022, on a pre-tax basis, $6 million is scheduled to be reclassified from the assessment of effectiveness for foreign currency contracts designated as net investment hedges recognized inAccumulated other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 were gains of less than $1 million and $4 million, respectively and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 were losses of $2 million each.
The derivative amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness for foreign currency contracts designatedloss as net investment hedges recognized in Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 were gains of $2 million and $5 million, respectively, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 were gains of $3 million and $7 million, respectively.
The pre-tax effect of the periodic receipt of fixed interest and payment of variable interest associated with our fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps resulted in $1 million decrease in Interest expense during each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, and $1 million and $3 million decrease inan increase to interest expense duringover the threenext twelve months.
Other Financial Instruments:
Cash and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.
Investments in Available-for-Sale Debt SecuritiesCash EquivalentsThe following table summarizes the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of our outstanding available-for-sale debt securities:    
Millions of dollarsCostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Debt securities at June 30, 2021$54 $$$55 
Debt securities at December 31, 2020348 349 
NaN allowance for credit losses related to our available-for-sale debt securities were recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and for the year ended DecemberAt March 31, 2020.


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As of June 30, 2021, bonds classified as available-for-sale debt securities had remaining maturities of less than 1 month.
We received proceeds of $217 million and $291 million from maturities of our available-for-sale debt securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. NaN proceeds were received from maturities of our available-for-sale debt securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. In addition, 0 proceeds were received and 0 gain or loss was realized in connection with the sales of our available-for-sale debt securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
We had 0 available-for-sale debt securities which were in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than or greater than twelve months as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.
Investments in Equity Securities—Our investment in equity2021, we had marketable securities consistsclassified as Cash and cash equivalents of an investment in a limited partnership with a notional amount of $81$1,089 million and $353$438 million, as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The carrying amount approximate fair value. The investment is carried at its net asset value as a practical expedient at June 30, 2021 and fair value at December 31, 2020. The investment is under voluntary liquidation by the fund administrator and we expect the investment to be fully liquidated by early 2022, during which time redemption or sale of the investment is restricted.
We received proceeds of $38 million and $264 million related to our investments in equity securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, and $1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020. NaN proceeds related to the sale of investments in equity securities were received during the three months ended June 30, 2020. Proceeds of $26 million were received in July 2021.
We recognized unrealized gain of less than $1 million on our equity securities that were outstanding during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 0 unrealized gains or losses was recognized during the three and six months ended in June 30, 2020.
8.    Income Taxes
For interim tax reporting, we estimate an annual effective tax rate which is applied to the year-to-date ordinary income (loss).income. Tax effects of significant unusual or infrequently occurring items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate calculation and recognized in the interim period in which they occur. Our effective income tax rate fluctuates based on, among other factors, changes in pretax income in countries with varying statutory tax rates, changes in valuation allowances, changes in foreign exchange gains or losses, the amount of exempt income, changes in unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions and changes in tax laws.

Our exempt income primarily includes interest income, export incentives, and equity earnings of joint ventures. Interest income earned by certain of our European subsidiaries through intercompany financings is taxed at rates substantially lower than the U.S. statutory rate. Export incentives relate to tax benefits derived from elections and structures available for U.S. exports. Equity earnings attributable to the earnings of our joint ventures, when paid through dividends to certain European subsidiaries, are exempt from all or portions of normal statutory income tax rates. We currently anticipate the favorable treatment for interest income, dividends, and export incentives to continue in the near term; however, this treatment is based on current law and tax rulings, which could change.

change if the tax reform proposals in the U.S. and the Pillar Two proposals by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) are enacted.
Our effective income tax raterates for the three months ended June 30, 2021first quarter of 2022 was 19.7%19.3% compared with -11.3%to 6.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2020.first quarter of 2021. In March 2020, the U.S. enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the “CARES Act.” The higher effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30,first quarter of 2021, was primarily attributable to benefits resultingwe benefited from the CARES Act (27.1%) and exempt income (10.0%) relative to pretax earnings.



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Our effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was 15.5% compared with 8.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2020.The higher effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was attributable to benefits resulting from the CARES Act (4.4%) and exempt income (8.9%) relative to pretax earnings. These drivers were partially offset by return to accrual adjustments primarily from a tax benefit associated with a step-up of certain Italian assets to fair market value (-3.2%and benefits resulting from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”).

As of June 30, 202110.5% and December 31, 2020, we had $499 million and $67 million, respectively,2.6% respectively; such benefits did not impact our effective tax rate in the first quarter of income taxes payable which was included in Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.2022.

9.    Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments—We have various purchase commitments for materials, supplies and services incidental to the ordinary conduct of business, generally for quantities required for our businesses and at prevailing market prices. These commitments are designed to assure sources of supply and are not expected to be in excess of normal requirements. As of June 30, 2021, March 31, 2022, we had capital expenditure commitments, which we incurred in our normal course of business,, including commitments of approximately $259$366 million related to building our new PO/TBA plant in Houston, Texas.
Financial Assurance Instruments—We have obtained letters of credit, performance and surety bonds and have issued financial and performance guarantees to support trade payables, potential liabilities and other obligations. Considering the frequency of claims made against the financial instruments we use to support our obligations, and the magnitude of those financial instruments in light of our current financial position, management does not expect that any claims against or draws on these instruments would have a material adverse effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We have not experienced any unmanageable difficultydifficulties in obtaining the required financial assurance instruments for our current operations.


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Environmental Remediation—Our accrued liability for future environmental remediation costs at current and former plant sites and other remediation sites totaled $129$135 million and $133$138 million as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the accrued liabilities for individual sites range from less than $1 million to $16$27 million. The remediation expenditures are expected to occur over a number of years and are not concentrated in any single year. In our opinion, it is reasonably possible that losses in excess of the liabilities recorded may have been incurred. However, we cannot estimate any amount or range of such possible additional losses. New information about sites, new technology or future developments, such as involvement in investigations by regulatory agencies, could require us to reassess our potential exposure related to environmental matters.
Indemnification—We are parties to various indemnification arrangements, including arrangements entered into in connection with acquisitions, divestitures and the formation and dissolution of joint ventures. Pursuant to these arrangements, we provide indemnification to and/or receive indemnification from other parties in connection with liabilities that may arise in connection with the transactions and in connection with activities prior to completion of the transactions. These indemnification arrangements typically include provisions pertaining to third-party claims relating to environmental and tax matters and various types of litigation. As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had not accrued any significant amounts for our indemnification obligations, and we are not aware of other circumstances that would likely lead to significant future indemnification obligations. We cannot determine with certainty the potential amount of future payments under the indemnification arrangements until events arise that would trigger a liability under the arrangements.
As part of our technology licensing contracts, we give indemnifications to our licensees for liabilities arising from possible patent infringement claims with respect to certain proprietary licensed technologies. Such indemnifications have a stated maximum amount and generally cover a period of 5 to 10 years.
Legal Proceedings—We are subject to various lawsuits and claims, including but not limited to, matters involving contract disputes, environmental damages, personal injury and property damage. We vigorously defend ourselves and prosecute these matters as appropriate.


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Our legal organization applies its knowledge, experience and professional judgment to the specific characteristics of our cases, employing a litigation management process to manage and monitor legal proceedings in which we are a party. Our process facilitates the early evaluation and quantification of potential exposures in individual cases. This process also enables us to track those cases that have been scheduled for trial, mediation or other resolution. We regularly assess the adequacy of legal accruals based on our professional judgment, experience and the information available regarding our cases.
Based on a consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, we do not believe the ultimate outcome of any currently pending lawsuit against us will have a material adverse effect upon our operations, financial condition or Consolidated Financial Statements.
10.    Shareholders’ Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
Shareholders’ Equity
Dividend Distributions—The following table summarized the dividends paid in the periodsperiod presented:
Millions of dollars, except per share amountsDividend Per Ordinary ShareAggregate Dividends PaidDate of Record
March 2021$1.05 $352 March 8, 2021
June 20211.13 378 June 7, 2021
$2.18 $730 
Millions of dollars, except per share amountsDividend Per Ordinary ShareAggregate Dividends PaidDate of Record
March 2022$1.13 $371 March 7, 2022


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Share Repurchase Authorization—In May 2021, our shareholders approved a proposal to authorize us to repurchase up to 34.0 million ordinary shares, through November 28, 2022 (“May 2021 Share Repurchase Authorization”), which superseded any prior repurchase authorizations. The timing and amount of these repurchases, which are determined based on our evaluation of market conditions and other factors, may be executed from time to time through open market or privately negotiated transactions. The repurchased shares, which are recorded at cost, are classified as Treasury stock and may be retired or used for general corporate purposes, including for various employee benefit and compensation plans. As
The following table summarizes our share repurchase activity for the period presented:
Millions of dollars, except shares and per share amountsShares
Repurchased
Average
Purchase
Price
Total Purchase Price, Including
Commissions and Fees
For three months ended March 31, 2022:
2021 Share Repurchase Authorization2,073,378 $97.70 $202 
Total cash paid for share repurchases for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $217 million. Cash payments made during the reporting period may differ from the total purchase price, including commissions and fees, due to the timing of June 30, 2021, therepayments. There were 0no share repurchases underduring the May 2021 Share Repurchase Authorization.three months ended March 31, 2021.
Ordinary Shares—The changes in the outstanding amounts of ordinary shares are as follows:
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 20212020
Ordinary shares outstanding:
Beginning balance334,015,220 333,476,883 
Share-based compensation390,264 225,367 
Employee stock purchase plan98,034 178,239 
Purchase of ordinary shares(50,685)
Ending balance334,503,518 333,829,804 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Ordinary shares outstanding:
Beginning balance329,536,389 334,015,220 
Share-based compensation123,550 247,964 
Employee stock purchase plan57,473 49,956 
Purchase of ordinary shares(2,073,378)— 
Ending balance327,644,034 334,313,140 

Treasury Shares—
The changes in the amounts of treasury shares held by the Company are as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares:
Beginning balance10,675,605 6,030,408 
Share-based compensation(123,550)(247,964)
Employee stock purchase plan— (49,956)
Purchase of ordinary shares2,073,378 — 
Ending balance12,625,433 5,732,488 


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Treasury Shares—The changes in the amounts of treasury shares held by the Company are as follows:
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 20212020
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares:
Beginning balance6,030,408 6,568,745 
Share-based compensation(390,264)(225,367)
Employee stock purchase plan(50,006)(178,239)
Purchase of ordinary shares50,685 
Ending balance5,590,138 6,215,824 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss—The components of, and after-tax changes in, Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of and for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 are presented in the following tables:
Millions of dollarsFinancial
Derivatives
Unrealized
Gains on Available
-for-Sale
Debt Securities
Defined Benefit
Pension and Other
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
Balance – January 1, 2021$(426)$$(752)$(766)$(1,943)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications193 (1)(12)180 
Tax expense before reclassifications(42)(18)(60)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(69)32 (37)
Tax (expense) benefit15 (4)11 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)97 (1)28 (30)94 
Balance – June 30, 2021$(329)$$(724)$(796)$(1,849)
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsFinancial
Derivatives
Unrealized
Gains on Available
-for-Sale
Debt Securities
Defined Benefit
Pension and Other
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
TotalMillions of dollarsFinancial
Derivatives
Defined Benefit
Pension and Other
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
Balance – January 1, 2020$(200)$$(711)$(873)$(1,784)
Balance – December 31, 2021Balance – December 31, 2021$(354)$(528)$(921)$(1,803)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(456)(133)(588)Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications147 — (14)133 
Tax benefit before reclassifications95 95 
Tax expense before reclassificationsTax expense before reclassifications(32)— (11)(43)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive lossAmounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(6)28 22 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(35)— (27)
Tax (expense) benefitTax (expense) benefit(7)(4)Tax (expense) benefit(3)— 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)Net other comprehensive income (loss)(364)21 (133)(475)Net other comprehensive income (loss)88 (25)68 
Balance – June 30, 2020$(564)$$(690)$(1,006)$(2,259)
Balance – March 31, 2022Balance – March 31, 2022$(266)$(523)$(946)$(1,735)
Millions of dollarsFinancial
Derivatives
Unrealized
Gains on Available
-for-Sale
Debt Securities
Defined Benefit
Pension and Other
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
Balance – December 31, 2020$(426)$$(752)$(766)$(1,943)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications315 — — (93)222 
Tax expense before reclassifications(68)— — (14)(82)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(92)— 15 — (77)
Tax (expense) benefit20 — (4)— 16 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)175 — 11 (107)79 
Balance – March 31, 2021$(251)$$(741)$(873)$(1,864)


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The amounts reclassified out of each component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows: 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Affected Line Item on
the Consolidated
Statements of Income
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Affected Line Item on
the Consolidated
Statements of Income
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars20222021
Reclassification adjustments for:Reclassification adjustments for:Reclassification adjustments for:
Financial derivatives:Financial derivatives:Financial derivatives:
Foreign currency$24 $45 $(68)$(8)Interest expense
CommoditiesCommodities(3)(4)Cost of salesCommodities$(11)$(1)Cost of sales
Foreign currencyForeign currency(25)(92)Interest expense
Interest ratesInterest ratesInterest expenseInterest ratesInterest expense
Income tax (expense) benefit(5)(12)15 Provision for income taxes
Income tax benefitIncome tax benefit20 Provision for income taxes
Financial derivatives, net of taxFinancial derivatives, net of tax18 35 (54)(3)Financial derivatives, net of tax(27)(72)
Amortization of defined pension items:Amortization of defined pension items:Amortization of defined pension items:
Prior service costPrior service costOther income, netPrior service costOther income, net
Actuarial lossActuarial loss12 13 26 26 Other income, netActuarial loss14 Other income, net
Settlement lossOther income, net
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense(3)(4)(7)Provision for income taxesIncome tax expense(3)(4)Provision for income taxes
Defined pension items, net of taxDefined pension items, net of tax17 11 28 21 Defined pension items, net of tax11 
Total reclassifications, before taxTotal reclassifications, before tax40 61 (37)22 Total reclassifications, before tax(27)(77)
Income tax (expense) benefit(5)(15)11 (4)Provision for income taxes
Income tax benefitIncome tax benefit16 Provision for income taxes
Total reclassifications, after taxTotal reclassifications, after tax$35 $46 $(26)$18 Amount included in net incomeTotal reclassifications, after tax$(22)$(61)Amount included in net income
Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
Our redeemable non-controlling interests relate to shares of cumulative perpetual special stock (“redeemable non-controlling interest stock”) issued by oura consolidated subsidiary. As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, we had 115,374 shares of redeemable non-controlling interest stock outstanding. In February and May 2021,2022, we paid cash dividends of $15.00 per share to our redeemable non-controlling interest shareholders of record as of January 15, 2021 and April 15, 2021.2022. These dividends totaled $3$2 million for each of the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020.2021.



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11.    Per Share Data
Basic earnings per share areis based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods. Diluted earnings per share includes the effect of certain stock option awards and other equity-based compensation awards. We haveOur unvested restricted stock units thatcontain non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalents and are considered participating securities forsecurities. We calculate basic and diluted earnings per share.share under the two-class method.
Earnings per share data and dividends declared per share of common stock areis as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30,
20212020
Millions of dollarsContinuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Continuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Net income (loss)$2,057 $$315 $(1)
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(1)(1)
Net (income) loss attributable to participating securities(6)(1)
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and diluted$2,050 $$313 $(1)
Millions of shares, except per share amounts
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding334 334 334 334 
Effect of dilutive securities
Potential dilutive shares335 335 334 334 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic$6.13 $0.01 $0.94 $
Diluted$6.12 $0.01 $0.94 $
Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
2021202020222021
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsContinuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Continuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Millions of dollarsContinuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Continuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$3,129 $$458 $Net income (loss)$1,321 $(1)$1,072 $(2)
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interestsDividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(3)(3)Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(2)— (2)— 
Net (income) loss attributable to participating securities(8)(1)
Net income attributable to participating securitiesNet income attributable to participating securities(2)— (2)— 
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and dilutedNet income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and diluted$3,118 $$454 $Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and diluted$1,317 $(1)$1,068 $(2)
Millions of shares, except per share amountsMillions of shares, except per share amountsMillions of shares, except per share amounts
Basic weighted average common stock outstandingBasic weighted average common stock outstanding334 334 334 334 Basic weighted average common stock outstanding328 328 334 334 
Effect of dilutive securitiesEffect of dilutive securitiesEffect of dilutive securities— — 
Potential dilutive sharesPotential dilutive shares335 335 334 334 Potential dilutive shares329 329 334 334 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
BasicBasic$9.33 $$1.36 $Basic$4.01 $— $3.20 $(0.01)
DilutedDiluted$9.32 $$1.36 $Diluted$4.00 $— $3.19 $(0.01)




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12.    Segment and Related Information
Our operations are managed by senior executives who report to our Chief Executive Officer, the chief operating decision maker. Discrete financial information is available for each of the segments, and our Chief Executive Officer uses the operating results of each of the operating segments for performance evaluation and resource allocation. The activities of each of our segments from which they earn revenues and incur expenses are described below: 
Olefins and Polyolefins—Americas (“O&P—Americas”). Our O&P—Americas segment produces and markets olefins and co-products, polyethylene and polypropylene.
Olefins and Polyolefins—Europe, Asia, International (“O&P—EAI”). Our O&P—EAI segment produces and markets olefins and co-products, polyethylene and polypropylene.
Intermediates and Derivatives (“I&D”). Our I&D segment produces and markets propylene oxide and its derivatives, oxyfuels and related products, and intermediate chemicals such as styrene monomer, acetyls, ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol.
Advanced Polymer Solutions (“APS”). Our APS segment produces and markets compounding and solutions, such as polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors and powders, and advanced polymers, which includes Catalloy and polybutene-1.
Refining. Our Refining segment refines heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and other crude oils of varied types and sources available on the U.S. Gulf Coast into refined products, including gasoline and distillates.
Technology. Our Technology segment develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts.
Our chief operating decision maker uses EBITDA as the primary measure for reviewing profitability of our segments, and therefore, we have presented EBITDA for all segments. We define EBITDA as earnings from continuing operations before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization.
“Other” includes intersegment eliminations and items that are not directly related or allocated to business operations, such as foreign exchange gains or losses and components of pension and other postretirement benefit costs other than service costs. Sales between segments are made primarily at prices approximating prevailing market prices.
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments is shown in the following tables for the periods presented: 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsO&P–
Americas
O&P–
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotalMillions of dollarsO&P–
Americas
O&P–
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:
CustomersCustomers$2,564 $3,240 $2,531 $1,333 $1,741 $152 $$11,561 Customers$2,325 $3,543 $3,276 $1,407 $2,458 $148 $— $13,157 
IntersegmentIntersegment1,159 215 54 204 31 (1,666)Intersegment1,270 219 63 262 33 (1,848)— 
3,723 3,455 2,585 1,336 1,945 183 (1,666)11,561 3,595 3,762 3,339 1,408 2,720 181 (1,848)13,157 
Income from equity investments35 102 11 148 
Income (loss) from equity investmentsIncome (loss) from equity investments33 (5)— — — — 29 
EBITDAEBITDA1,576 708 596 129 (81)92 (2)3,018 EBITDA911 188 546 125 148 103 (1)2,020 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures82 47 245 15 20 20 431 Capital expenditures132 89 163 18 14 29 446 


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 Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Millions of dollarsO&P–
Americas
O&P–
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$1,073 $1,642 $1,140 $700 $854 $137 $$5,546 
Intersegment360 60 17 65 40 (547)
1,433 1,702 1,157 705 919 177 (547)5,546 
Income from equity investments51 61 
LCM inventory valuation (benefit) charge(38)34 20 67 (179)(96)
EBITDA248 185 101 (44)165 112 (7)760 
Capital expenditures190 34 305 10 21 26 588 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Millions of dollarsO&P–
Americas
O&P–
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$4,699 $6,080 $4,235 $2,602 $2,734 $293 $$20,643 
Intersegment1,883 422 117 337 55 (2,818)
6,582 6,502 4,352 2,606 3,071 348 (2,818)20,643 
Income from equity investments65 197 23 285 
EBITDA2,443 1,120 778 264 (191)186 4,603 
Capital expenditures147 87 390 35 45 42 25 771 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Millions of dollarsO&P–
Americas
O&P–
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$2,246 $3,706 $2,872 $1,793 $2,190 $233 $$13,040 
Intersegment979 220 55 177 66 (1,505)
3,225 3,926 2,927 1,801 2,367 299 (1,505)13,040 
Income (loss) from equity investments48 (1)61 
LCM inventory valuation charge73 70 98 69 13 323 
EBITDA614 374 304 69 (107)168 (16)1,406 
Capital expenditures394 76 658 23 37 56 1,248 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Millions of dollarsO&P–
Americas
O&P–
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$2,135 $2,840 $1,704 $1,269 $993 $141 $— $9,082 
Intersegment724 207 63 133 24 (1,152)— 
2,859 3,047 1,767 1,270 1,126 165 (1,152)9,082 
Income from equity investments30 95 12 — — — — 137 
EBITDA867 412 182 135 (110)94 1,585 
Capital expenditures65 40 145 20 25 22 23 340 

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TableIn April 2022 we announced our decision to cease operation of Contentsour Houston Refinery no later than December 31, 2023. We determined that exiting the refining business by the end of next year is the best strategic and financial path forward for the company. Our exit of the refining business progresses our decarbonization goals, and the site’s prime location gives us more options for advancing our future strategic objectives, including circularity. In the interim, we will continue serving the fuels market, which is expected to remain strong in the near-term, and consider potential transactions and alternatives for the site.

LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)In connection with the exit plan, we expect to incur certain costs primarily consisting of accelerated amortization of operating lease assets of approximately $300 million to $400 million, asset decommissioning costs of approximately $150 million to $250 million, personnel related costs of approximately $80 million to $120 million, and other charges of approximately $50 million to $100 million. As we intend to proceed with an orderly shut-down, we do not expect to recognize these charges all at once, but over time through 2024. The actual size and timing of costs associated with the closure may differ from our current expectations, and such differences may be material.


A reconciliation of EBITDA to Income from continuing operations before income taxes is shown in the following table for each of the periods presented:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars20222021
EBITDA:EBITDA:EBITDA:
Total segment EBITDATotal segment EBITDA$3,020 $767 $4,600 $1,422 Total segment EBITDA$2,021 $1,580 
Other EBITDAOther EBITDA(2)(7)(16)Other EBITDA(1)
Less:Less:Less:
Depreciation and amortization expenseDepreciation and amortization expense(330)(356)(665)(698)Depreciation and amortization expense(311)(335)
Interest expenseInterest expense(130)(125)(240)(214)Interest expense(74)(110)
Add:Add:Add:
Interest incomeInterest incomeInterest income
Income from continuing operations before income taxesIncome from continuing operations before income taxes$2,563 $283 $3,705 $501 Income from continuing operations before income taxes$1,637 $1,142 



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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL

This discussion should be read in conjunction with the information contained in our Consolidated Financial Statements, and the accompanying notes elsewhere in this report. Unless otherwise indicated, the “Company”, “we”, “us,” “our” or similar words are used to refer to LyondellBasell Industries N.V. together with its consolidated subsidiaries (“LyondellBasell N.V.”).

In November 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-10890, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Selected Financial Data, and Supplementary Financial Information, which we applied as of December 31, 2021. Pursuant to this final rule, for interim reporting, we have elected to compare the changes in our results of operations of the most recently completed quarter to the immediately preceding sequential quarter as management believes this is more useful in identifying current business trends and provides a more meaningful comparison.
OVERVIEW

Our results demonstrate thatDuring the first quarter 2022 we continue to be well positioned to benefit from the ongoing global economic recovery. Inreversed fourth quarter trends and achieved price increases for polyethylene and polypropylene while rapidly rising feedstock and energy costs compressed olefins and polyolefins margins in our O&P—Americas segment. European demand for polymers remained solid despite ongoing challenges from the war in Ukraine. Our ethylene cracker in La Porte, Texas, restarted ahead of schedule in March after completing a major planned maintenance turnaround. In our oxyfuels and O&P—EAI segments, strongrefining businesses, increasing demand supported pricefor transportation fuels and marginhigher prices for gasoline and diesel led to improvements duringin our results. Advanced Polymer Solutions profitability increased due to higher volumes and margins as automotive demand improved from the secondfourth quarter of 2021. During the second quarter, we operated all of our available capacity at near full rates to begin rebuilding depleted industry-wide inventories and addressing our customers' backlogs. Our growth investments expanded the earnings power of our global portfolio and contributed to our ability to generate a total of $1.9 billion in cash from operations during the quarter. Further, during the second quarter we raised our quarterly dividend by 7.6% while continuing to focus on deleveraging our balance sheet.

Significant items that affected our results during the second quarter and first six months of 2021 relative to the second quarter and first six months of 2020 include:
O&P—Americas results increased primarily due to olefin and polyolefin margin improvements;
O&P—EAI results improved asAs a result of higher margins;the war in Ukraine, in March we announced that, effective immediately, we will not enter into any new business transactions or relationships with Russian state-owned entities and also that we intend to discontinue business relationships with Russian state-owned entities to the extent legally possible. We do not expect these measures will have a direct material impact on our operations or financial position.

I&D results increased primarily drivenWe continued to generate substantial cash during the quarter as cash provided by higher margins across most businesses.
Other noteworthy items since the beginning of the year include the following:
In June 2021, invested $104operating activities provided $1,502 million to purchase a 50% interest in a joint venture with the China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation which will construct a new propylene oxide and styrene monomer unit in China; and
In the first six monthsquarter of 2021, repaid $1,4502022. During the first quarter of 2022 we repurchased approximately 2.1 million and $325 millionof our outstanding under our Term Loan due 2022 and 4% Guaranteed Notes due 2023, respectively.ordinary shares.


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Results of operations for the periods discussed are presented in the table below:
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars202220212021
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$11,561 $5,546 $20,643 $13,040 Sales and other operating revenues$13,157 $12,830 $9,082 
Cost of salesCost of sales8,676 4,894 16,354 11,762 Cost of sales11,136 10,934 7,678 
ImpairmentsImpairments— 624 — 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses327 288 614 583 Selling, general and administrative expenses328 328 287 
Research and development expensesResearch and development expenses32 25 61 52 Research and development expenses32 33 29 
Operating incomeOperating income2,526 339 3,614 643 Operating income1,661 911 1,088 
Interest expenseInterest expense(130)(125)(240)(214)Interest expense(74)(153)(110)
Interest incomeInterest incomeInterest income
Other income, netOther income, net14 39 Other income, net19 35 25 
Income from equity investmentsIncome from equity investments148 61 285 61 Income from equity investments29 72 137 
Income from continuing operations before income taxesIncome from continuing operations before income taxes2,563 283 3,705 501 Income from continuing operations before income taxes1,637 866 1,142 
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes506 (32)576 43 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes316 135 70 
Income from continuing operationsIncome from continuing operations2,057 315 3,129 458 Income from continuing operations1,321 731 1,072 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)— — 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxLoss from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)(5)(2)
Net incomeNet income$2,059 $314 $3,129 $458 Net income1,320 726 1,070 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –
Financial derivativesFinancial derivatives88 (60)175 
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plansDefined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans168 11 
Foreign currency translationsForeign currency translations(25)(28)(107)
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxTotal other comprehensive income, net of tax68 80 79 
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$1,388 $806 $1,149 



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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RevenuesRevenuesRevenue increased by $6,015$327 million, or 108%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $7,603 million, or 58%3%, in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the first six monthsfourth quarter of 2020.2021. Average sales prices in the second quarter and first six months of 2021 were higher for many of our products as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which increased relative to the corresponding periods in 2020.fourth quarter of 2021. These higher prices led to a 99% and 54%7% increase in revenue. This increase was partially offset by a 3% decline in revenue as a result of lower sales volumes driven by outages in our O&P—Americas and Refining segments. Revenue also decreased 1% as a result of unfavorable foreign exchange impacts.
Revenues increased by $4,075 million, or 45%, in the secondfirst quarter andof 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2021, respectively. Favorable foreign exchange impacts2021. Average sales prices were higher for many of our products as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which increased relative to the first quarter of 2021. These higher prices led to a 31% increase in revenue. Higher sales volumes, driven by increased demand, resulted in a revenue increase of 3% and 4% during the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively. Sales volumes were relatively unchanged in the first six months of 2021 compared to the first six months of 2020. In the second quarter of 2021, higher sales volumes resulted in a revenue increase of 6% relative to the second quarter of 2020 as a result of increased demand.14%.
Cost of Sales—Cost of sales increased by $3,782$202 million, or 77%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $4,592 million, or 39%2%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and by $3,458 million, or 45%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020, respectively. This2021. The increase primarily related to higher feedstock and energy costs.
During the first six months of 2020, we recognized LCM inventory valuation charges of $323 million related to the decline in pricing for many of our raw material and finished goods inventories during the period. During the second quarter of 2020, we recognized a $96 million LCM inventory valuation benefit largely driven by the recovery of market prices of crude oil and refined products during the second quarter.
Operating Income—Operating income increased by $2,187$750 million, or 645%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $2,971 million, or 462%82%, in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the first six months of 2020. In the secondfourth quarter of 2021, operating2021. Operating income in our O&P–Americas, O&P–EAI, I&D and APS segments increased by $1,288 million, $470 million, $469 million and $184 million, respectively, relative to the second quarter of 2020. The increases were partially offset by declines of $211 million and $22 million in our Refining, and Technology segments, respectively, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.


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In the first six months of 2021, operating income in our O&P–Americas, O&P–EAI, I&D, APS and TechnologyO&PEAI segments increased by $1,737$644 million, $594$329 million, $426 million, $218$101 million and $13$81 million, respectively, compared to the first six months of 2020. Therespectively. These increases were partially offset by a decline of $27 milliondecrease in Operating income in our Refining segmentO&PAmericas and Technology segments of $339 million and $70 million, respectively.
Operating income increased by $573 million, or 53%, in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the first six months 2020. quarter of 2021. Operating income in our I&D, Refining, O&PAmericas and Technology segments increased by $380 million, $278 million, $41 million and $11 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in Operating income in our O&PEAI and APS segments of $121 million and $16 million, respectively.
Results for each of our business segments are discussed further in the Segment Analysis section below.
Income from Equity Investments—Income from our equity investments increased $87decreased by $43 million, or 143%60%, in the secondfirst quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and by $108 million, or 79%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the secondfirst quarter of 2020 and by $224 million, or 367%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared2021. The decrease was mainly attributable to the second quarter of 2020. The increase was primarilymargin compression due to increasesdecreased demand and lower prices in our O&P–EAI segment driven primarily by higher margins due to increased demand.Asia.
Income Taxes—Our effective income tax rate for the secondfirst quarter of 20212022 was 19.7%19.3% compared with -11.3%to 15.6% for the secondfourth quarter of 2020. 2021. The higher effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2022 was primarily attributable to higher pre-tax earnings and lower exempt income which resulted in a 3% and 2.6% increase in our effective tax rate, respectively. These increases were partially offset by a 2.6% decrease in the effective tax rate driven by changes in unrecognized tax benefits.
Our effective income tax rate for the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 was 15.5%19.3% compared with 8.6%to 6.1% for the first six monthsquarter of 2020.2021. In the first quarter of 2021, we benefited from return to accrual adjustments primarily associated with a step-up of certain Italian assets to fair market value and benefits resulting from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) of 10.5% and 2.6% respectively; such benefits did not impact our effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2022. Our income tax results are discussed further in Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Comprehensive Income—Comprehensive income increased by $1,706 million in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $3,240$582 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the first six monthsfourth quarter of 2020. These changes were2021. The increase is primarily due to higher net income and changes in financial derivatives activity.derivative instruments primarily driven by periodic changes in benchmark interest rates, partially offset by the impact of defined pension and other post-retirement benefits.
Comprehensive income increased by $239 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021. The increase is primarily due to higher net income and changes in foreign currency translation adjustments, partially offset by changes in financial derivative instruments primarily driven by periodic changes in benchmark interest rates.
In the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2021,2022, the cumulative after-tax effects of our derivatives designated as cash flow hedges were net losses of $78 million and net gains of $97 million, respectively.$88 million. Pre-tax losses of $123 million and pre-tax gains of $100$112 million related to forward-starting interest rate swaps were driven by periodic changes in benchmark interest rates in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively.2022. The fluctuations of the U.S. dollar against the euro and the periodic changes in benchmark interest rates, in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2021,2022, resulted in pre-tax losses of $22 million and pre-tax gains of $64$9 million, respectively, related to our cross-currency swaps. Pre-tax gains of $24 million and pre-tax losses of $68$25 million related to our cross-currency swaps were reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Interest expense in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively.2022. The remaining change pertains to our commodity cash flow hedges.
In the first six monthsfourth quarter of 2020,2021, the cumulative after-tax effects of our derivatives designated as cash flow hedges were net losses of $364$60 million. Included wasin this amount, were pre-tax losses of $532$42 million related to forward-starting interest rate swaps, driven by the significant declineperiodic change in benchmark interest rates in the fourth quarter of 2021. The fluctuations of the U.S. dollar against the euro and the periodic changes in benchmark interest rates in the fourth quarter of 2021, resulted in pre-tax gains of $80 million, related to our cross-currency swaps. Pre-tax losses of $88 million related to our cross-currency swaps were reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2021.
In the first quarter of 2021, the cumulative after-tax effects of our derivatives designated as cash flow hedges were net gains of $175 million. Included in this amount, were pre-tax gains of $223 million related to forward-starting interest rate swaps, driven by the periodic change in benchmark interest rates in the first quarter of 2020, primarily due2021.
We recognized defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plan pre-tax gains of $214 million, related to changes in the economy impacting lateactuarial assumptions, primarily related to an increase in discount rate and higher actual returns versus expected returns on plan assets in the firstfourth quarter of 2020.2021.
The predominant functional currency for our operations outside of the U.S. is the euro. Relative to the U.S. dollar, the value of the euro strengthenedweakened in the secondfirst quarter of 2022, the fourth and the first quarter of 2021, resulting in net gains reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. During the first six months of 2021, the value of the euro decreased relative to the U.S. dollar, resulting in cumulative year-to-date net losses reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The gains andnet losses related to unrealized changes in foreign currency translation impacts include pre-tax gains of $13$35 million, $52 million and $75$62 million, in the secondfirst quarter of 2022, the fourth and the first six monthsquarter of 2021, respectively, which represent the effective portion of our net investment hedges. In the first six months of 2020, relative to the U.S. dollar, the value of the euro decreased resulting in net losses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.


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Segment Analysis
We use earnings from continuing operations before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) as our measure of profitability for segment reporting purposes. This measure of segment operating results is used by our chief operating decision maker to assess the performance of and allocate resources to our operating segments. Intersegment eliminations and items that are not directly related or allocated to business operations, such as foreign exchange gains or losses and components of pension and other postretirement benefits other than service costs are included in “Other”. For additional information related to our operating segments, as well as a reconciliation of EBITDA to its nearest GAAP measure, Income from continuing operations before income taxes, see Note 12 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenues and the components of EBITDA for the periods presented are reflected in the table below:
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars202220212021
Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:
O&P–Americas segment$3,723 $1,433 $6,582 $3,225 
O&P–EAI segment3,455 1,702 6,502 3,926 
O&PAmericas segment
O&PAmericas segment
$3,595 $4,012 $2,859 
O&PEAI segment
O&PEAI segment
3,762 3,530 3,047 
I&D segmentI&D segment2,585 1,157 4,352 2,927 I&D segment3,339 2,934 1,767 
APS segmentAPS segment1,336 705 2,606 1,801 APS segment1,408 1,253 1,270 
Refining segmentRefining segment1,945 919 3,071 2,367 Refining segment2,720 2,643 1,126 
Technology segmentTechnology segment183 177 348 299 Technology segment181 257 165 
Other, including intersegment eliminationsOther, including intersegment eliminations(1,666)(547)(2,818)(1,505)Other, including intersegment eliminations(1,848)(1,799)(1,152)
TotalTotal$11,561 $5,546 $20,643 $13,040 Total$13,157 $12,830 $9,082 
Operating income (loss):Operating income (loss):Operating income (loss):
O&P–Americas segment$1,395 $107 $2,082 $345 
O&P–EAI segment551 81 810 216 
O&PAmericas segment
O&PAmericas segment
$728 $1,067 $687 
O&PEAI segment
O&PEAI segment
138 57 259 
I&D segmentI&D segment493 24 581 155 I&D segment468 139 88 
APS segmentAPS segment101 (83)205 (13)APS segment88 (13)104 
Refining segmentRefining segment(95)116 (225)(198)Refining segment148 (496)(130)
Technology segmentTechnology segment82 104 164 151 Technology segment93 163 82 
Other, including intersegment eliminationsOther, including intersegment eliminations(1)(10)(3)(13)Other, including intersegment eliminations(2)(6)(2)
TotalTotal$2,526 $339 $3,614 $643 Total$1,661 $911 $1,088 
Depreciation and amortization:Depreciation and amortization:Depreciation and amortization:
O&P–Americas segment$142 $133 $285 $257 
O&P–EAI segment50 53 103 106 
O&PAmericas segment
O&PAmericas segment
$144 $151 $143 
O&PEAI segment
O&PEAI segment
47 47 53 
I&D segmentI&D segment81 74 161 144 I&D segment81 115 80 
APS segmentAPS segment27 39 55 83 APS segment29 34 28 
Refining segmentRefining segment19 49 38 91 Refining segment— 21 19 
Technology segmentTechnology segment11 23 17 Technology segment10 12 
TotalTotal$330 $356 $665 $698 Total$311 $377 $335 
Income (loss) from equity investments:Income (loss) from equity investments:Income (loss) from equity investments:
O&P–Americas segment$35 $$65 $
O&P–EAI segment102 51 197 48 
O&PAmericas segment
O&PAmericas segment
$33 $21 $30 
O&PEAI segment
O&PEAI segment
50 95 
I&D segmentI&D segment11 23 I&D segment(5)12 
APS segmentAPS segment— — — (1)APS segment— (1)— 
TotalTotal$148 $61 $285 $61 Total$29 $72 $137 


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Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars202220212021
Other income (loss), net:
O&P–Americas segment$$$11 $
O&P–EAI segment— 10 
Other income (expense), net:Other income (expense), net:
O&PAmericas segment
O&PAmericas segment
$$23 $
O&PEAI segment
O&PEAI segment
I&D segmentI&D segment11 — 13 — I&D segment(4)
APS segmentAPS segment— — APS segment
Refining segmentRefining segment(5)— (4)— Refining segment— 
Technology segmentTechnology segment(1)— (1)— Technology segment— — 
Other, including intersegment eliminationsOther, including intersegment eliminations(1)(3)Other, including intersegment eliminations
TotalTotal$14 $$39 $Total$19 $35 $25 
EBITDA:EBITDA:EBITDA:
O&P–Americas segment$1,576 $248 $2,443 $614 
O&P–EAI segment708 185 1,120 374 
O&PAmericas segment
O&PAmericas segment
$911 $1,262 $867 
O&PEAI segment
O&PEAI segment
188 155 412 
I&D segmentI&D segment596 101 778 304 I&D segment546 252 182 
APS segmentAPS segment129 (44)264 69 APS segment125 24 135 
Refining segmentRefining segment(81)165 (191)(107)Refining segment148 (474)(110)
Technology segmentTechnology segment92 112 186 168 Technology segment103 173 94 
Other, including intersegment eliminationsOther, including intersegment eliminations(2)(7)(16)Other, including intersegment eliminations(1)
TotalTotal$3,018 $760 $4,603 $1,406 Total$2,020 $1,395 $1,585 

Olefins and Polyolefins–PolyolefinAmericas Segment

Overview—EBITDA improved in the secondfirst quarter and first six monthsof 2022 decreased compared to fourth quarter of 2021 due to higher feedstock cost and increased relative to the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20202021 driven by olefin and polyolefin margin improvements.higher polyolefins results.

Ethylene Raw Materials—We have flexibility to vary the raw material mix and process conditions in our U.S. olefins plants in order to maximize profitability as market prices fluctuate for both feedstocks and products. Although prices of crude-based liquids and natural gas liquids are generally related to crude oil and natural gas prices, during specific periods the relationships among these materials and benchmarks may vary significantly. In the secondfirst quarter of 2022 and the first six monthsand fourth quarter of 2021 and 2020 approximately 65%60% to 70% of the raw materials used in our North American crackers was ethane.

The following table sets forth selected financial information for the O&P–&PAmericas segment including Income from equity investments, which is a component of EBITDA:

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Millions of dollars2021202020212020
Sales and other operating revenues$3,723 $1,433 $6,582 $3,225 
Income from equity investments35 65 
EBITDA1,576 248 2,443 614 

Three Months Ended
 March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollars202220212021
Sales and other operating revenues$3,595 $4,012 $2,859 
Income from equity investments33 21 30 
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RevenuesRevenue—Revenues for our O&P–&PAmericas segment increaseddeclined by $2,290$417 million, or 160%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $3,357 million, or 104%10%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and increased by $736 million, or 26%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020. 2021.

First quarter of 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021—Volume declines resulted in a revenue decrease of 8% due to planned and unplanned outages. Lower average sales prices resulted in a 2% decrease in revenue primarily driven by lower demand.

First quarter of 2022 versus first quarter of 2021Higher average sales prices resulted in a 146% and 93%23% increase in revenue in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively, primarily driven by tight market conditions. Volume improvementsHigher sales volume resulted in a revenue increase of 14% and 11% in3% as the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2021 respectively, duewas impacted by the effects of unusually cold temperatures and associated electrical power outages that led to improved demandshutdowns of manufacturing facilities in combination with industry-wide supply constraints.Texas.

EBITDA—EBITDA increaseddecreased by $1,328$351 million, or 535%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $1,829 million, or 298%28%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and increased by $44 million, or 5%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020. Higher2021.

First quarter of 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021—Lower olefin results led to a 350% and 195% increase14% decrease in EBITDA in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively. This increase was primarily due to margin improvements aslower margins driven by higher ethylene and propylene prices outpaced increases in feedstock costs. HigherLower polyethylene results led to a 135% and 53% increase in EBITDA in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively, while polypropylene results led to a 58%10% and 30% increase5% decrease in EBITDA, in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively. These improvements wererespectively, primarily due to polyolefin sales price increases which outpaceddecreases in combination with higher feedstock costs. Income from our equity method investments lead

First quarter of 2022 versus first quarter of 2021—Higher polyethylene and polypropylene results led to a 11%18% and 9%3% increase in EBITDA, respectively, primarily due to sales price increases and lower feedstock costs. Lower olefin results led to a 15% decrease in EBITDA due to improved results at our Indelpro joint venture in Mexico.margin constraints from rising feedstock and energy costs and lower ethylene sales prices.
Olefins and PolyolefinEurope, Asia, International Segment

Results for the first six months of 2020 included a $73 million LCM inventory valuation charge primarily driven by a decline in the price of heavy liquids and ethylene. Results in the second quarter of 2020 included a $38 million LCM inventory valuation benefit related to the reversal of LCM inventory valuation charges recognizedOverview—EBITDA increased in the first quarter of 2020, largely driven by recovery2022 compared to the fourth quarter of market prices of heavy liquids2021 due to higher product margins and ethylene which were partially offset by declines in the price of polymers. The absence of similar adjustments in the first six months and second quarter 2021 resulted in a 12% and 15% change in EBITDA, respectively.
Olefins and Polyolefins–Europe, Asia, International Segment
Overview—EBITDA increased for the second quarter and first six months of 2021decreased relative to the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20202021 mainly as a result of higherlower olefin margins across all businesses and equity income.
While
During the majorityfirst quarter of the feedstock used in2022 and fourth quarter of 2021 we operated our EAI segment’s ethylene crackers is naphtha,at 74% and 71% of capacity, respectively, due to planned maintenance compared with an operating rate of 98% in the secondfirst quarter of 2021. The first quarter of 2022 was also impacted by feedstock disruptions driven by the war in Ukraine.

Ethylene Raw Materials—In Europe, heavy liquids are the primary raw materials for our ethylene production and first six months of 2021 and 2020represented approximately 30-40%70% of the raw materials used in our crackers were advantaged feedstocks.the first quarter of 2022 and the first and fourth quarter of 2021.

The following table sets forth selected financial information for the O&P–&PEAI segment including Income (loss) from equity investments, which is a component of EBITDA:
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars202220212021
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$3,455 $1,702 $6,502 $3,926 Sales and other operating revenues$3,762 $3,530 $3,047 
Income (loss) from equity investments102 51 197 48 
Income from equity investmentsIncome from equity investments50 95 
EBITDAEBITDA708 185 1,120 374 EBITDA188 155 412 
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Revenue—Revenues increased by $1,753$232 million, or 103%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $2,576 million, or 66%7%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and by $715 million, or 23%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020. Average2021.
First quarter of 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021—Higher average sales prices resulted in the second quarter and first six months of 2021 were higher across most productsa 7% increase in revenue as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which on average, increased compared to the same period in 2020. These higher average sales prices were responsible for a revenue increasefourth quarter of 86% and 47% in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively.2021. Volume improvements resulted in a revenue increase of 10% and 12% increase in sales in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively,3% primarily due to strong polymer demand in combination with tight market supply. Favorableincreased demand. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue increasedecrease of 7% in each of the second quarter and first six months of 2021.

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EBITDA—EBITDA increased by $523$33 million, or 283%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $746 million, or 199%21%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and decreased by $224 million, or 54%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020. Polyethylene results led to a 96% and 74% increase in EBITDA in the second2021.

First quarter and first six monthsof 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021 respectively while—Higher polyethylene and polypropylene results led to a 86%19% and 61%5% increase in EBITDA, in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively. These improvements wererespectively, largely attributed to higher margins due to strong demand and tight markets.margins. Higher olefins results led to a 52%14% increase in EBITDA in the second quarter of 2021 primarily driven by higher margins attributable toas monomer prices increased, ethylene price which outpaced an increase inpartially offset by higher feedstock and energy costs. HigherLower income from our equity investments led to increasesdecreases in EBITDA of 28% and 40% in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively,32% mainly attributable to margin compression due to decreased demand and lower prices in Asia. The fourth quarter of 2021 included a $30 million LIFO inventory valuation charge, a similar charge was not incurred during the first quarter of 2022.

First quarter of 2022 versus first quarter of 2021—Lower olefins results led to a 25% decrease in EBITDA primarily driven by lower margins attributable to higher polyolefins margins associated withfeedstock and energy costs which outpaced increased demand. Favorableethylene and co-product prices. Lower income from our equity investments led to decreases in EBITDA of 23% mainly attributable to margin compression as noted above. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a 8% and 9% increaseEBITDA decrease of 4%.

Other—Planned maintenance in 2022 for our O&P—EAI segment is expected to impact EBITDA in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively.
Resultsby approximately $95 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2020 included LCM inventory valuation charges of $34full year, $35 million and $70 million, respectively, resulting from a declinehigher than previously estimated due to additional work related to planned maintenance at our cracker in the price of naphtha in the first quarter of 2020 and a decline in the price of polymersBerre, France in the second quarter of 2020. The absence of similar charges in the second quarter and first six months of 2021 resulted in a 18% and 19% change in EBITDA, respectively.2022.
Intermediates and Derivatives Segment

Overview—EBITDA increased in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20212022 compared to the secondfirst and fourth quarter and first six months of 2020,2021, primarily driven by higher margins across most businesses due to tight market supply from industry outagestightness coupled with strong demand recovery.
The following table sets forth selected financial information for the I&D segment including Income (loss) from equity investments, which is a component of EBITDA:
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars202220212021
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$2,585 $1,157 $4,352 $2,927 Sales and other operating revenues$3,339 $2,934 $1,767 
Income from equity investments11 23 
(Loss) income from equity investments(Loss) income from equity investments(5)12 
EBITDAEBITDA596 101 778 304 EBITDA546 252 182 
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Revenue—Revenues increased by $1,428$405 million, or 123%14%, in the secondfirst quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $1,425,$1,572 million, or 49%89%, in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020.2021.
First quarter of 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021—Sales volumes increased resulting in a 9% increase in revenue, largely due to improved operating rates at our acetyls facilities. Higher average sales prices resulted in a 110% and 51%6% increase in revenue as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which on average, increased compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in the seconda revenue decrease of 1%.

First quarter andof 2022 versus first six monthsquarter of 2021 respectively,—Higher average sales prices resulted in a 55% increase in revenue as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which on average, increased compared to the same periodsperiod in 2020. Higher sales volumes driven by strong product demand across most businesses resulted in a 10% increase in sales in the second quarter of 2021. Sales volumes in the six months of 2021 declinedincreased resulting in a 5% decrease35% increase in revenue, mainly due to absence of the impact of unusually cold temperatures and associated electrical power outages that led to shutdowns of our manufacturing facilities in Texas in early 2021. FavorableUnfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue increasedecrease of 3% in each of the second quarter and first six months of 2021.1%.

EBITDA—EBITDA increased by $495$294 million, or 490%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $474 million, or 156%117%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and by $364 million, or 200%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020. 2021.

First quarter of 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021—Oxyfuels and related products results led to an EBITDA increase of 50% primarily driven by margin improvement as a result of higher product prices. Propylene oxide and derivatives results led to increases in EBITDA of 20% due to improved margins driven by increased demand for durable goods. Intermediate chemicals results increased EBITDA by 17% equally driven by higher margins and volumes due to tight industry supply and improved operations. The fourth quarter of 2021 included a $93 million LIFO inventory valuation charge; a similar charge was not incurred during the first quarter of 2022.

First quarter of 2022 versus first quarter of 2021Propylene oxide and derivatives results increased EBITDA by 205% and 60% in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively. This increase was113% primarily as a result of higher margins due to strong demand recovery coupled with tight market supply resulting from industry outages. SimilarIntermediate chemicals results increased EBITDA by 77% due to improved margins driven by higher demand and tight market conditions drove an increase in margins for intermediate chemicals which resulted in a 153% and 44% increase in EBITDA for the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively.conditions. Oxyfuels and related products results increased 99% and 10% in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively,EBITDA by 42% primarily driven by margin improvement as a result of higherimproved demand and higher gasoline prices. FavorableLower income from our equity investments led to decreases in EBITDA of 10% mainly attributable to lower propylene oxide margins in Asia. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a 3% and 4% increase in EBITDA in the second quarter and first six monthsdecrease of 2021, respectively.9%.


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In the first six months of 2020 EBITDA included a $98 million LCM inventory valuation charge primarily driven by a decline in the price of various gasoline blending components, butane, benzene and styrene during the period. EBITDA in the second quarter of 2020 included a $20 million LCM inventory valuation charge primarily driven by a decline in the price of benzene and styrene, despite price improvements for various gasoline blending components and butane since the first quarter of 2020. The absence of similar charges in the first six months and second quarter 2021 resulted in a 32% and 20% change in EBITDA, respectively.

Planned maintenance in 2021 is expected to reduce EBITDA by approximately $115 million, which is $30 million lower than previously estimated in 2020, due to reduced scope of work and associated downtime for the maintenance.
Advanced Polymer Solutions Segment

Overview—EBITDA for our APS segment increased in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20212022 relative to the secondfourth quarter and first six months of 2020,2021 primarily due to higher volumes.demand for our products and the absence of a LIFO adjustment recognized during the fourth quarter of 2021. EBITDA decreased in the first quarter of 2022 relative to the first quarter of 2021 primarily due to lower demand for our products.
The following table sets forth selected financial information for the APS segment including losses from equity investments, which is a component of EBITDA:
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars202220212021
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$1,336 $705 $2,606 $1,801 Sales and other operating revenues$1,408 $1,253 $1,270 
Income (loss) from equity investments— — — (1)
Loss from equity investmentsLoss from equity investments— (1)— 
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Revenue—Revenues increased by $631$155 million, or 90%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $805, or 45%12%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and by $138 million, or 11%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2021.
First quarter of 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021Sales volumes increasedimproved resulting in a 44% and 20%12% increase in revenue in the second quarter and first six months of 2021 stemming from higher automotive and construction demand. Average sales price increased resulting in a 37% and 16%3% increase in revenue as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which on average, increased compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. Foreign exchange impacts resulted in the seconda revenue decrease of 3%.

First quarter andof 2022 versus first six monthsquarter of 2021 respectively,—Average sales price increased resulting in a 19% increase in revenue as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which on average, increased compared to the same periodsperiod in 2020.2021. Sales volumes decreased resulting in a 7% decrease in revenue stemming from lower automotive demand. Foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue increasedecrease of 9% in each of the second quarter and first six months of 2021.1%.

EBITDA—EBITDA increased by $173$101 million, or 393%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $195 million, or 283%421%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and decreased by $10 million, or 7%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020. Increased compounding2021.

First quarter of 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021—Compounding and solutions results led to an EBITDA increase of 164% and 119% in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively,146% primarily due to volume improvementshigher volumes driven by higher demand.demand from automotive manufacturers. Increased advanced polymer results led to an EBITDA increase of 64% and 36%, in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively, mainly attributable42% due to higher volumes driven by increased demand for our products utilized inseasonal demand. The fourth quarter of 2021 included a $55 million LIFO inventory valuation charge; a similar charge was not incurred during the automotive and construction end markets.first quarter of 2022.

Results for the secondFirst quarter andof 2022 versus first six months of 2020 included LCM inventory valuation charges of $67 million and $69 million, respectively, resulting from a decline in the price of polymers during the periods. The absence of similar charges in the second quarter and first six months of 2021—Compounding and solutions results led to an EBITDA decrease of 13% primarily due to lower volumes driven by lower demand due to constrained production in automotive, appliance and other end markets as a result of semiconductor shortages. Our advanced polymers business results increased 8%, driven by higher price spreads. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a 152% and 100% change in EBITDA respectively.

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Refining Segment

Overview—EBITDA decreasedincreased in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20212022 relative to the secondfirst and fourth quarter and first six months of 2020, primarily2021 due to lower margins.higher margins and the absence of a non-cash impairment charge recognized during the fourth quarter of 2021.
The following table sets forth selected financial information and heavy crude oil processing rates for the Refining segment and the U.S. refining market margins for the applicable periods. “Brent” is a light sweet crude oil and is one of the main benchmark prices for purchases of oil worldwide. “Maya” is a heavy sour crude oil grade produced in Mexico that is a relevant benchmark for heavy sour crude oils in the U.S. Gulf Coast market. References to industry benchmarks for refining market margins are to industry prices reported by Platts, a division of S&P Global.
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars202220212021
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$1,945 $919 $3,071 $2,367 Sales and other operating revenues$2,720 $2,643 $1,126 
EBITDAEBITDA(81)165 (191)(107)EBITDA148 (474)(110)
Thousands of barrels per dayThousands of barrels per dayThousands of barrels per day
Heavy crude oil processing ratesHeavy crude oil processing rates248 237 200 231 Heavy crude oil processing rates255 266 152 
Market margins, dollars per barrelMarket margins, dollars per barrelMarket margins, dollars per barrel
Brent - 2-1-1Brent - 2-1-1$15.32 $4.42 $12.95 $5.87 Brent - 2-1-1$22.31 $15.54 $10.57 
Brent - Maya differentialBrent - Maya differential6.14 8.85 5.44 9.32 Brent - Maya differential8.51 8.04 4.75 
Total Maya 2-1-1Total Maya 2-1-1$21.46 $13.27 $18.39 $15.19 Total Maya 2-1-1$30.82 $23.58 $15.32 

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Revenue—Revenues increased by $1,026$77 million, or 112%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $704 million, or 30%3%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and by $1,594 million, or 142%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020. 2021.
First quarter of 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021Higher product prices led to a revenue increase of 116% and 48%10% due to an average Brent crude oil price increase of approximately $18 per barrel. Sales volumes decreased resulting in a 7% decrease in revenue due to the secondimpact of downtime associated with unplanned outages at one of our coking units.
First quarter andof 2022 versus first six monthsquarter of 2021 respectively,—Higher product prices led to a revenue increase of 87% due to an average Brent crude oil price increase of approximately $36 per barrel. Sales volumes increased resulting in a 55% increase in revenue due to improved supply and $23 per barrel indemand as the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2021 respectively.This increase was partially offsetimpacted by a decline in volumes of 4% and 18% in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively, due to planned and unplanned outages, including the effects of unusually cold temperatures and associated electrical power outages that led to shutdowns of our manufacturing facilities in Texas in early 2021.Texas.

EBITDA—EBITDA decreasedincreased by $246$622 million, or 149%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $84 million, or 79%131%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and by $258 million, or 235%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020.2021.
EBITDA decreased by 43% and 69% in
First quarter of 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021—During the secondfourth quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively, duewe recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $624 million relating to lower margins. These margin declinesour Houston refinery’s asset group as well as a $52 million LIFO inventory benefit; no similar items were driven by unfavorable byproduct crack spreads of $14 per barrel and $8 per barrel inincurred during the second quarter and first six months of 2020, respectively, higher costs of Renewable Identification Numbers (“RINs”) of approximately $1 per gallon and the absence of a $50 million of favorable mark-to-market gains on hedges recognized in the second quarter of 2020. These declines in margin were partially offset2022. Margin improvements, driven by an increase in the Maya 2-1-1 market margin, during the second quarter of 2021 due to higher demand for refined products and the absenceresulted in a 13% increase in EBITDA. Volumes declined as a result of unplanned outages at our fluid catalytic cracking unitmaintenance which resulted in the first two quarters of 2020, which restricted the yield of higher-margin refined products. In the first six months of 2021, EBITDA decreased by 21% due to lower heavy crude oil processing rates driven by the impact of facility outages as discussed above.

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Results for the first six months of 2020 included a $13 million LCM inventory valuation charge primarily driven by a decline in the price of crude oil and refined products. Results in the secondFirst quarter of 2020 included a $179 million LCM inventory valuation benefit related to the reversal of LCM inventory valuation charges recognized in the2022 versus first quarter of 2020, largely driven by recovery of market prices during the quarter. The absence of similar adjustments in the first six months and second quarter of 2021—Volumes increased as demand improved for refined products which resulted in a 12% and 108% change8% increase in EBITDA. The remaining increase in EBITDA respectively.was driven by margin improvements due to an increase in the Maya 2-1-1 market margin resulting from higher demand.

Other—In April 2022 we announced our decision to cease operation of our Houston Refinery no later than December 31, 2023. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Technology Segment

Overview—EBITDA decreased in the secondfirst quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 driven byfrom lower licensing revenues and catalyst margins, but increased in the first six monthsquarter of 2021 compared2022 relative to the first six months of 2020, primarily due to2021 driven by higher licensing revenues.catalyst volumes.

The following table sets forth selected financial information for the Technology segment:

Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2021202020212020Millions of dollars202220212021
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$183 $177 $348 $299 Sales and other operating revenues$181 $257 $165 
EBITDAEBITDA92 112 186 168 EBITDA103 173 94 

RevenuesRevenue—Revenues increaseddecreased by $6$76 million, or 3%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and by $49 million, or 16%30%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and increased by $16 million, or 10%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020. 2021.

First quarter of 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021Licensing revenues decreased by 6% in32% as fewer contracts reached significant milestones during the second quarter but increased by 5% in the first six months of 2021, respectively.quarter. Higher catalyst volumes resulted in a 3% and 5% increase in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively, primarilyrevenue driven by acontinued strong demand. Changes in average catalyst sales price resulted in a revenue increase of 1% in the second4%. An unfavorable foreign exchange impact decreased revenue by 5%.

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First quarter of 2022 versus first quarter of 2021 and—Higher catalyst volumes resulted in a 13% increase in revenue primarily driven by strong demand. Changes in average catalyst sales price resulted in a 3% decrease of 2% in the first six months of 2021. Favorablerevenue. Higher licensing revenues resulted in a 1% increase in revenue. An unfavorable foreign exchange impacts increasedimpact decreased revenue by 5% and 8% in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively.1%.

EBITDA—EBITDA decreased by $20$70 million, or 18%, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020 and increased by $18 million, or 11%40%, in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and increased by $9 million, or 10%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2020. Lower EBITDA during the second2021.

First quarter of 2022 versus fourth quarter of 2021 was equally—EBITDA decreases were primarily driven by lower licensing revenue and lowerresulting from fewer contracts reaching significant milestones which resulted in a 49% decrease in revenue. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in catalyst margins. margins driven by higher average sales prices which resulted in a 7% increase in EBITDA.

First quarter of 2022 versus first quarter of 2021EBITDA improvements were driven by higher catalyst volumes which resulted in the first six monthsan EBITDA increase of 2021 was due to higher licensing revenue. Favorable19%. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in an EBITDA increasedecrease of 5% and 7% in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively..
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Operating, investing and financing activities of continuing operations, which are discussed below, are presented in the following table:
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars20212020Millions of dollars20222021
Cash provided by (used in) :
Cash provided by (used in):Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activitiesOperating activities$2,473 $1,834 Operating activities$1,502 $571 
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(362)(1,727)Investing activities(456)(59)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities(2,470)1,568 Financing activities(713)(782)
Operating Activities—Cash provided by operating activities of $2,4731,502 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 primarily reflected earnings adjusted for non-cash items payments for employee bonuses, income taxes, income from equity investments, and cash used by the main components of working capital—Accounts receivable, Inventories and Accounts payable.

In the first quarter of 2022, the main components of working capital used $22 million of cash driven primarily by an increase in Inventories and Accounts receivable, partially offset by an increase in Accounts payable. The increase in Inventories was primarily due to an increase in raw material costs coupled with an increase in inventory in anticipation of turnaround activity in the I&D segment. The increase in Accounts receivable was driven by higher revenues across several of our businesses primarily driven by higher volumes and higher average sales prices. The increase in Accounts payable was primarily driven by increases in our Refining and O&P
Americas segments as a result of increased raw material and energy costs.
Cash provided by operating activities of $571 million in the first quarter of 2021 reflected earnings adjusted for non-cash items and cash used by the main components of working capital.
In the first six monthsquarter of 2021, the main components of working capital used $1,561$626 million of cash driven primarily by an increase in Accounts receivable and Inventories partially offset by an increase in Accounts payable. The increase in Accounts receivable was driven by higher revenues across most businessesfor our O&P—Americas, O&P—EAI, and APS segments. The increase in Inventory was primarily driven by higher average sales prices. The increase in Inventories was primarilyinventory volumes, due to the replenishmentlower crude oil consumption as a result of inventory levels to support anticipated business demands.Texas weather events, and prices within our Refining segment. The increase in Accounts payables was primarily driven by increased raw material costs.
Other operating activitiesInvesting Activities—Capital expenditures in 2021 includes the effectsfirst quarter of changes in income tax accruals, primarily driven by the increased pretax income, partially offset by income tax payments made during the period.
Cash provided by operating activities of $1,8342022 totaled $446 million compared to $340 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2020 reflected earnings adjusted for non-cash items, payments for employee bonuses, income taxes,2021. Approximately 40% and cash provided by the main components55% of working capital.
Inour capital expenditures in the first six monthsquarter of 2020,2022 and 2021, respectively, was for profit-generating growth projects, primarily our PO/TBA plant, with the main components of workingremaining expenditures supporting sustaining maintenance. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding capital provided $465 million of cash drivenexpenditures by decreases in Accounts receivable and Inventory, partially offset by a decrease in Accounts payable. The decrease in Accounts receivable was primarily driven by lower sales in our Refining, APS and I&D segments due to unfavorable market conditions. The decrease in Inventory was primarily driven by company-wide inventory reduction initiatives as well as lower prices. The decrease in Accounts payable was primarily due to lower cost of sales resulting from lower production across multiple segments driven by unfavorable market conditions.segment.
Investing ActivitiesWe invest cash in investment-grade and other high-quality instruments that provide adequate flexibility to redeploy funds as needed to meet our cash flow requirements while maximizing yield.
In the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 and 20202021, we received proceeds of $264$8 million and $1$226 million, respectively, from the liquidation of our investmentsinvestment in equity securities. Additionally, wein the first quarter of 2021 we received proceeds of $291$74 million fromin the first six months of 2021 upon the maturity maturities of certain available-for-sale debt securities.
Financing ActivitiesIn the first six monthsquarter of 20212022, we made an equity contributionpayments of $104$217 million to form Ningbo ZRCC LyondellBasell New Material Company Limited, a 50/50 joint venture with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation. The joint venture will construct a new propylene oxiderepurchase outstanding ordinary shares. We made dividend payments totaling $371 million and styrene monomer unit in Zhenhai Ningbo, China and startup is expected at the end of 2021. The joint venture is included in our I&D segment.
Capital expenditures in the first six months of 2021 totaled $771 million compared to $1,248$352 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2020. Approximately half2022 and 2021, respectively.
In the first quarter of our capital spending in both periods was for profit-generating growth projects, primarily our PO/TBA plant, with the remaining spending supporting sustaining maintenance. We estimate capital spending to increase in the second half2022, we made net repayments of 2021 compared$169 million related to the first halfissuance and repurchase of the year, while remaining flat year-over-year. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding capital spending by segment.commercial paper instruments under our commercial paper program.


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In the first six monthsquarter of 2020 we invested $270 million in debt securities that are deemed available-for-sale. We also invested $184 million in equity securities in the first six months of 2020. Our investments in available-for-sale debt securities2022 and equity securities are classified as Short-term investments.
Financing Activities—We made dividend payments totaling $730 million and $701 million in the first six months of 2021, and 2020, respectively.
In the first six months of 2021 and 2020 we received a return of collateral of $51 million and posted collateral of $238$66 million, respectively, related to the positions held with our counterparties for certain forward-starting interest rate swaps.
In the first quarter of 2021, we repaid $1,450 million and $325$500 million outstanding under our Term Loan$4,000 million senior unsecured delayed draw term loan credit facility due 2022 and 4% Guaranteed Notes due 2023, respectively.
In April 2020, LYB International Finance III, LLC (“LYB Finance III”), a wholly owned finance subsidiary of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. issued $500 million of 2.875% guaranteed notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) at a discounted price of 99.911%, $500 million of 3.375% guaranteed notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) at a discounted price of 99.813% and $1,000 million of 4.2% guaranteed notes due 2050 (the “2050 Notes”) at a discounted price of 99.373%. Net proceeds from the sale of the notes totaled $1,974 million. We used the net proceeds from the sale of the notes for general corporate purposes, including to increase our liquidity and manage short-term debt maturities.
Additionally, in April 2020 we repaid $500 million of our Senior Revolving Credit Facility and $500 million of our U.S. Receivables Facility borrowed in March 2020 to increase our liquidity.
In May 2020, we terminated and cash settled $2,000 million in notional value of our cross-currency interest rate swaps, designated as cash flows hedges, maturing in 2021 and 2024. Upon termination of the swaps, we received $346 million from our counterparties.
In the first six months of 2020, we received net proceeds of $212 million, through the issuance and repurchase of commercial paper instruments under our commercial paper program.
Additional information related to the issuance of debt and commercial paper can be found in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.2022.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
We plan to fund our ongoing working capital, capital expenditures, debt service, dividends and other fundingcash requirements with our current available liquidity and cash from operations, which could be affected by general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. Cash and cash equivalents, cash from our short-term investments, cash from operating activities, proceeds from the issuance of debt, or a combination thereof, may be used to fund the purchase of shares under our share repurchase authorization.

We intend to continue to declare and pay quarterly dividends, with the goal of increasing the dividend over time, after giving consideration to our cash balances and expected results from operations. Our focus on funding our dividends while remaining committed to a strong investment grade balance sheet continues to be the foundation of our capital deploymentallocation strategy. In the near term, we are prioritizing debt reduction on our balance sheet.

Cash and Liquid Investments
As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities classified as Short-term investments totaling $1,517$1,785 million, which includes $1,062$1,024 million in jurisdictions outside of the U.S., principally in the United Kingdom. There are currently no legal or economic restrictions that would materially impede our transfers of cash.


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Credit Arrangements
At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had total debt, including current maturities, of $14,173 million, and $224$11,324 million. Additionally, we had $211 million of outstanding letters of credit, bank guarantees and surety bonds issued under uncommitted credit facilities.facilities to support trade payables and other obligations.
We had total unused availability under our credit facilities of $2,910$4,115 million at June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, which included the following: 
$2,0103,215 million under our $2,500$3,250 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility, which backs our $2,500 million commercial paper program. Availability under this facility is net of outstanding borrowings, outstanding letters of credit provided under the facility and notes issued under our commercial paper program. A small portion of our availability under this facility is impacted by changes in the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate. At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had $500$35 million of outstanding commercial paper, net of discount, and no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under this facility; and
$900 million under our $900 million U.S. Receivables Facility. Availability under this facility is subject to a borrowing base of eligible receivables, which is reduced by outstanding borrowings and letters of credit, if any. At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under this facility. In June 2021, we extended the term of the facility to June 2024 in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
We believe that our recent value-driven growth investments should benefit us over the coming years. With an improving outlook for cash generation, we remain committed to further strengthening our investment grade balance sheet through deleveraging. In 2021, we repaid $1,450 million and $325 million outstanding under our Term Loan due 2022 and 4% Guaranteed Notes due 2023, respectively. Our top priority for capital deployment in 2021 is debt reduction; we expect total reduction of our outstanding debt for the year to be between $3 billion and $4 billion.
At any time and from time to time, we may repay or redeem our outstanding debt, including purchases of our outstanding bonds in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions or a combination thereof, in each case using cash and cash equivalents, cash from our short-term investments, cash from operating activities, proceeds from the issuance of debt or proceeds from asset divestitures. Any repayment or redemption of our debt will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. In connection with such repurchases or redemptions, we may incur cash and non-cash charges, which could be material in the period in which they are incurred.
In accordance with our current interest rate risk management strategy and subject to management’s evaluation of market conditions and the availability of favorable interest rates among other factors, we may from time to time enter into interest rate swap agreements to economically convert a portion of our fixed rate debt to variable rate debt or convert a portion of our variable rate debt to fixed rate debt.


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Share Repurchases
In May 2021, our shareholders approved a proposal to authorize us to repurchase up to 34.0 million ordinary shares, through November 28, 2022 (“2021 Share Repurchase Authorization”), which superseded any prior repurchase authorizations. Our share repurchase authorization does not have a stated dollar amount, and purchases may be made through open market purchases, private market transactions or other structured transactions. Repurchased shares could be retired or used for general corporate purposes, including for various employee benefit and compensation plans. The maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased is not necessarily an indication of the number of shares that will ultimately be purchased. In the first quarter of 2022, we purchased approximately 2.1 million shares under our 2021 Share Repurchase Authorization for $202 million.
As of April 27, 2022, we had approximately 26.7 million shares remaining under the current authorization. The timing and amounts of additional shares repurchased, if any, will be determined based on our evaluation of market conditions and other factors, including any additional authorizations approved by our shareholders. For additional information related to our share repurchase authorizations, see Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
CURRENT BUSINESS OUTLOOK

We expect typical improvements in summer seasonal demand will extend market strength for our products as the global economy continues to remain strong. Three broad themes supportnavigate geopolitical uncertainty and volatile costs for energy and feedstocks. Outside of China, we anticipate benefits from continued demand for consumer packaging, improving volumes for automotive polymer compounds, seasonal demand for durable goods used in building and construction markets as well as strong markets for our expectations. First,oxyfuels products. We forecast a favorable outlook for our refining segment as we work toward exiting the business by the end of next year. In the second quarter, margins are likely to overcomeimprove as the challenges of virus variants, the phased rollout of vaccines and the progression of societal reopening around the world should support robust global demandprices for our products in both the manufactured goodscatch up with increased feedstock and service industries for several quarters to come. Second, as our customers seek to address order backlogs, rebuild inventories and serve increasing consumer demand,energy costs. Additionally, we expect strong integrated polyethylene marginsreductions in operating rates driven by maintenance downtime in Europe and unsustainable production economics in China to continue. Third, increasing mobility duringtighten market supply over the second half of 2021 should drive higher demand for gasolinecoming months. We continue monitoring risks on supply chains and jet fuel resulting in improved margins for our oxyfuels and related products and refining businesses.inflation.
ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING CHANGES
For a discussion of the potential impact of new accounting pronouncements on our Consolidated Financial Statements, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You can identify our forward-looking statements by the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “effort,” “target” and similar expressions.
We based forward-looking statements on our current expectations, estimates and projections of our business and the industries in which we operate. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve assumptions about future events that, while made in good faith, may prove to be incorrect, and involve risks and uncertainties we cannot predict. Our actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what we have expressed or forecast in the forward-looking statements. Any differences could result from a variety of factors, including the following: 
the cost of raw materials represents a substantial portion of our operating expenses, and energy costs generally follow price trends of crude oil, natural gas liquids and/or natural gas; price volatility can significantly affect our results of operations and we may be unable to pass raw material and energy cost increases on to our customers due to the significant competition that we face, the commodity nature of our products and the time required to implement pricing changes;
our operations in the United States (“U.S.”) have benefited from low-cost natural gas and natural gas liquids; decreased availability of these materials (for example, from their export or regulations impacting hydraulic fracturing in the U.S.) could reduce the current benefits we receive;
if crude oil prices fall materially, or remain low relative to U.S. natural gas prices, we would see less benefit from low-cost natural gas and natural gas liquids and it could have a negative effect on our results of operations;
industry production capacities and operating rates may lead to periods of oversupply and low profitability;
we may face unplanned operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failures, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental incidents) at any of our facilities, which would negatively impact our operating results; for example, because the Houston refinery is our only refining operation, we would not have the ability to increase production elsewhere to mitigate the impact of any outage at that facility;
changes in general economic, business, political and regulatory conditions in the countries or regions in which we operate could increase our costs, restrict our operations and reduce our operating results;
our ability to execute our organic growth plans may be negatively affected by our ability to complete projects on time and on budget;
our ability to acquire new businesses and assets and integrate those operations into our existing operations and make cost-saving changes in operations;
uncertainties associated with worldwide economies could create reductions in demand and pricing, as well as increased counterparty risks, which could reduce liquidity or cause financial losses resulting from counterparty default;
uncertainties related to the extent and duration of the pandemic-related decline in demand, or other impacts due to the pandemic in geographic regions or markets served by us, or where our operations are located, including the risk of prolonged recession;


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any loss or non-renewal of favorable tax treatment under agreements or treaties, or changes in laws, regulations or treaties, may substantially increase our tax liabilities;
we may be required to reduce production or idle certain facilities because of the cyclical and volatile nature of the supply-demand balance in the chemical and refining industries, which would negatively affect our operating results;
we rely on continuing technological innovation, and an inability to protect our technology, or others’ technological developments could negatively impact our competitive position;
we may be unable to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers, and reduce our emissions intensity;emissions;
we may be unable to shut down the Houston refinery within the expected timeframe or incur additional charges or expenses;
we have significant international operations, and fluctuations in exchange rates, valuations of currencies and our possible inability to access cash from operations in certain jurisdictions on a tax-efficient basis, if at all, could negatively affect our liquidity and our results of operations;
we are subject to the risks of doing business at a global level, including wars, terrorist activities, political and economic instability and disruptions and changes in governmental policies, which could cause increased expenses, decreased demand or prices for our products and/or disruptions in operations, all of which could reduce our operating results;
if we are unable to comply with the terms of our credit facilities, indebtedness and other financing arrangements, those obligations could be accelerated, which we may not be able to repay; and
we may be unable to incur additional indebtedness or obtain financing on terms that we deem acceptable, including for refinancing of our current obligations; higher interest rates and costs of financing would increase our expenses.
Any of these factors, or a combination of these factors, could materially affect our future results of operations and the ultimate accuracy of the forward-looking statements. Our management cautions against putting undue reliance on forward-looking statements or projecting any future results based on such statements or present or prior earnings levels.
All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section and any other cautionary statements that may accompany such forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements.
Item 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our exposure to market and regulatory risks is described in Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. Our exposure to such risks has not changed materially in the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.
Item 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, with the participation of our management, our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) carried out an evaluation, pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Act)“Act”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Act). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Act, in the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Information regarding our litigation and legal proceedings can be found in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated into this Item 1 by reference.

In September 2013, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Region V issued a Notice and Finding of Violation alleging violations at our Morris, Illinois facility related to flaring activity. The Notice generally alleges failures to monitor steam usage and improper flare operations. In the Fall of 2020, EPA referred the matter to the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and EPA Headquarters for civil judicial enforcement. In March 2022, EPA and DOJ made a revised penalty demand of $324,000. We are currently engaged in discussions to finalize the terms of a settlement agreement.
Additional information about our environmental proceedings can be found in Part I, Item 3 of our 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated into this Item 1 by reference.
Item 1A.    RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the risk factors associated with our business previously disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
Item 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 
None.
 Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
PeriodTotal Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Authorizations
Maximum Number
of Shares That May Yet
Be Purchased Under the
Plans or Authorizations
January 1 - January 311,041,397 $96.24 1,041,397 27,799,832 
February 1 - February 28791,081 $99.88 791,081 27,008,751 
March 1 - March 31240,900 $96.83 240,900 26,767,851 
Total2,073,378 $97.70 2,073,378 26,767,851 

On May 28, 2021, our shareholders approved a share repurchase authorization of up to 34,004,563 shares of our ordinary shares, through November 28, 2022, which superseded any prior repurchase authorizations. The maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased is not necessarily an indication of the number of shares that will ultimately be purchased.
Item 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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Item 6.     EXHIBITS
Exhibit NumberDescription
10.1+
10.2
31.1*
31.2*
32*
101.INS*XBRL Instance Document–The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH*XBRL Schema Document
101.CAL*XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*XBRL Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE*XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
104*Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
+ Management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. 

LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
Date:July 30, 2021April 29, 2022/s/ Michael C McMurrayChukwuemeka A. Oyolu
Michael C. McMurrayChukwuemeka A. Oyolu
ExecutiveSenior Vice President, and
Chief FinancialAccounting Officer and Investor Relations
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)







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