Report
Jonathan Lamb

WOOD Flash – European refining and petrochemicals margins monthly: April 2021

The refining margin picture was positive in April, as better crude differentials and strengthening gasoline cracks led to improvements in both benchmark and company model margins. The WOOD benchmark remains well below average levels, but MOL’s margins are back to average levels and PKN Orlen’s margins are close to previous weak periods. Poor middle distillate cracks are the most important source of weakness in margins currently. Petrochemicals margins broke new records in April, with propylene, benzene and polyethylene, in particular, very strong. Company petrochemicals margins kept pace with the benchmarks, and all companies are reporting substantially above-average margins.
Underlyings
Grupa LOTOS S.A.

Grupa Lotos is an oil concern which deals with oil extraction and processing and trading of high quality oil products. Co. supplies the market with, unleaded petrol, diesel oil, fuel oil, aviation fuel, industrial oil, asphalt and paraffin, among other things. Co. is engaged in the production and sales of engine oils and bitumen in Poland. Co. maintains oil exploration and production activities in the Baltic, North Sea and Norwegian Sea and operates three refineries in Gdansk, Jaslo and Czechowice, Poland. Co. markets its products in wholesale markets, as well as in retail markets through a network of petrol stations.

MOL Nyrt

Provider
Wood and Company
Wood and Company

WOOD & Company is the leading investment bank in Emerging Europe. Founded in 1991 and head-quartered in Prague, our footprint spans the region and touches investors around the globe.

A pioneer in Emerging Europe, WOOD executed many of the first CEE equity trades and landmark investment banking transactions. Our electronic trading platform was the first in the region, and remains the best. We are continually expanding our relevance and reach in these ever-evolving markets.

Our equity market share reflects our stature: 7% in Warsaw, 20% in Bucharest, 16% in Hungary, 40% in Prague and 5% in Vienna. Our distribution is unparalleled, with the largest salesforce in the region, servicing a uniquely diverse investor base.

We couple local expertise with a truly international perspective. With offices on the ground in the region, and in key financial hubs such as London and Milano, we are never far from our clients and we remain at the forefront of what’s afoot in the CEE emerging and frontier landscape.

Analysts
Jonathan Lamb

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