BP Solvay Polyethylene North America -- A New Generation Geomembrane.

Business Editors

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2002

BP Solvay Polyethylene North America is pleased to announce the introduction of Fortiflex(R) G36-10-150, a new generation HDPE geomembrane resin designed specifically for the textured blown sheet process. Fortiflex(R) G36-10-150 was developed in conjunction with geomembrane producers and is designed to address problems associated with the co-extrusion texturing process while maintaining a balance between processability, high melt strength and outstanding chemical and stress cracking resistance.

Fortiflex(R) G36-10-150 is a 10 HLMI, 0.937 density hexene copolymer produced with proprietary BP Solvay Polyethylene catalyst technology. It contains a carefully designed additive package that delivers excellent processing stability and long term property retention. Fortiflex(R) G36-10-150 exceeds the requirements of the Geosynthethic Research Institute's GM13 specification for smooth and textured HDPE geomembranes.

BP Solvay Polyethylene North America is a joint venture between Solvay Polymers, Inc., and BP Amoco Polymers, Inc. It combines the worldwide strengths of two industrial leaders to form a powerful global presence in the HDPE industry, with roots that go back 140 years. The company and its European affiliates constitute the third largest HDPE producer in the world, with six production sites in Europe and the United States, and a total annual capacity of 4.6 billion pounds.