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Carbon reduction policies are pushing for renewable energy. Specialty chemicals are key for manufacturing solar panels and wind turbines.
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11 October 2022
The global chemical markets must overcome obstacles from the pandemic, Ukraine war, supply chain issues, and energy transition.
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12 November 2021 Vivien Yang
Developments in display technologies are key drivers of change in the consumption of specialty materials. Read our report now.
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25 October 2021
Managing the pandemic and navigating a new world aspiring to carbon neutrality has shaken the specialty chemicals industry
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21 October 2021 Marifaith Hackett, Ph.D.
Despite challenges, biodegradable polymers have a role to play in addressing global sustainability issues.
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04 October 2021 Eric Linak
A dynamic market for epoxy resins is wind turbine blades, where epoxy is used as the binder for carbon fiber reinforcement (CFR) in very large...
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27 August 2021 Aida Jebens
• Several specialty chemicals segments are projected to increase faster than the average 3.5% annual growth forecast for all specialty chemicals...
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23 July 2021
Integration between refineries and petrochemicals can help the industry adapt to decreasing demand for refined products.
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12 July 2021 Dr. Jeffrey S. Plotkin
1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is a highly versatile intermediate capable of undergoing a number of types of chemical reactions leading to an even wider...
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30 April 2021 Rita Wu
Biodiesel and renewable diesel is set to become increasingly important in decarbonizing the diesel transportation sector as intensifying focus...
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19 April 2021 Dr. Jeffrey S. Plotkin
Tom Stoppard wrote the following: “Skill without imagination results in useful products such as wicker baskets while imagination without skill...
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24 March 2021 Bala Suresh
Carbon dioxide has played a crucial role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, growth in the CO2 market is expected.
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17 March 2021
The US and Middle East – historically key regional players – lost their competitive cost edge as crude plummeted.
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16 March 2021 Jeffrey S. Plotkin, MBA, Ph.D.
ExxonMobil’s new linear alpha olefins (LAO’s) 350 KMTA plant is apparently on-track to start up in 2022 in Baytown, TX. This got me thinking...
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09 February 2021 Dr. Jeffrey S. Plotkin
So-called “crude oil to chemicals” refineries or COTC is a trend that has received a lot of attention and investment over the last several years....
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08 February 2021 Samantha Wietlisbach, B.Sc, M.Sc Lukasz Bednarski Celine Buechel
As lithium-ion battery materials evolve, suppliers face new challenges
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04 February 2021 Terry Glass
The 2020 hurricane season, COVID-19 impacts, and production issues are plaguing the polyethylene and polypropylene markets
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15 January 2021 Dr. Jeffrey S. Plotkin
. Today, the meaning of green has an additional meaning, that is the plastic was made from a renewable resource.
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21 September 2020 Yanyu He, Ph.D Sen Yang Darryl Rogers
China’s fast-rising ethylene demand has spurred a corresponding boom in domestic ethylene production capacity
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10 September 2020 Stefan Schlag Leon Beraud, Ph.D. Dr. Stefan Mueller
Assuming no second wave of COVID-19, industry sources anticipate that biocides used in disinfection will normalize in the second half of 2021...
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07 September 2020 Rina Quijada, Ph.D.
The impact of lower crude oil prices on production cost and competitiveness of the petrochemical industry in Latin America
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26 August 2020 Dr. Mark Morgan, Ph.D.
Chemical recycling holds enormous, untapped potential to transform the plastic industry in the region and globally.
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03 August 2020 RJ Chang, Ph.D.
The rigorous methodology, consistency, detailed datasets and transparency that a life cycle analysis requires
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02 July 2020
Chemical Executive Conversation with Celanese & Huntsman
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02 June 2020 Marifaith Hackett, Ph.D.
Water-soluble polymer dominate an important end-use segment: food production
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05 May 2020 Matthew Thoelke
The magnitude of the pressure currently on the Middle East petrochemical industry is one not experienced before.
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04 May 2020
Download complimentary report on how the chemical industry is rapidly changing.
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28 April 2020 Richard Charlesworth, Ph.D.
The current very low oil price has created an opportunity for olefins and polyolefins complexes that have naphtha and LPG feedstocks
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23 April 2020 RJ Chang, Ph.D.
S&P Global proposes a process economics framework that enables systematic and quantitative evaluation of plastics recycling
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13 April 2020
The new decade started with optimism but that has faded with the global spread of COVID-19 and the crude oil market supply shock.
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09 April 2020
Change in CO2 production, how CO2 is utilized in the food supply chain, and the impact for producers and manufacturers.
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06 March 2020 Daniel Evans
Sustainable aviation fuels - the aviation industry's answer for decarbonization
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04 March 2020 IHS Markit Chemical Expert
Personal care applications represent 14% of the total volume consumption of surfactants but will experience higher than average global growth...
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13 November 2019
Ethylene demand to GDP elasticity is being diluted by the influence of the technology and services sector and the lower impact of manufacturing....
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06 November 2019
If the trade war came to an end and the export market reopened, Chinese demand for US ethanol could increase and help to re-balance US supply-demand...
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29 October 2019
Chemical asset capacity forecasts for Paraxylene, Methanol, Oxo-Alcohols, Polypropylene and Ethylene
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25 October 2019 Stefan Schlag Leon Beraud Adam Gao
The importance of Rare Earth Elements for key industries and the dominance of China in their global supply puts REEs at the center of power...
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20 September 2019 Aida Jebens
The global specialty chemicals industry stood at almost $600 billion in 2018.
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15 August 2019
Specialty Fibers is a fast-developing business driven by the increasing attention on environmental protection and civil/military security.
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12 August 2019
Has there been any change in the supply pattern of polyester and nylon fibers to the UK from EU countries and non-EU countries?
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08 August 2019 IHS Markit Chemical Expert
A case study on identifying European M&A targets in specialty chemicals
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09 July 2019 Cynthia Poynter
The integrated energy markets of the Southern Cone have shared a common roller coaster ride for gas supply availability and sourcing
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25 June 2019
Two-train polyethylene (PE) plant to be built near Corpus Christi
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20 June 2019 Lyn Tattum
Plastics as a material, and plastics waste as a resource, are undervalued by society
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13 June 2019 Bala Suresh
Watch Bala Suresh, Director, discuss his assessment of the growth of the fertilizer industry.
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11 June 2019 Bala Suresh
Watch Bala Suresh, Director, discuss his assessment of the current conditions in the hydrogen market.
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10 June 2019 Lyn Tattum
A look at how 2019 has been shaping up so far for some of the leading companies,specifically BASF and LyondellBasell
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06 June 2019
Agreements include Sinopec’s possible participation in Sibur’s previously announced mega Amur gas chemicals complex (AGCC) in Russia’s Far East...
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05 June 2019
Company confirms in statement
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21 May 2019 Marifaith Hackett, Ph.D.
Watch Liliana Viciu discuss the growth outlook for the flavors and fragrances market.
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20 May 2019
A look into Crude-Oil-to-Chemicals and how it will change the global competitive dynamics in years to come
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14 May 2019 Vivien Yang Masahiro Yoneyama
The slowdown of the Chinese economy will affect the specialty chemical market not only in China, but also in Asian countries that trade large...
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13 May 2019 IHS Markit Chemical Expert
BASF has 67% ownership of the resulting Wintershall DEA joint venture
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01 May 2019 Darryl Rogers Cynthia Poynter
Life after the surge
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25 April 2019
Aramco expects the deal to close in 2020
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24 April 2019 Spencer Welch
What we know of the most disruptive impact on oil markets from a planned event
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15 April 2019 Mike Nash
China's methanol demand has become increasingly difficult to forecast
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04 April 2019 Jim Burkhard Bhushan Bahree Aaron Brady
The United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia, are the oil superpowers supplanting OPEC in a new world order
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03 April 2019 IHS Markit Chemical Expert
The project will generate annual earnings of $700 million/year based on 2017 feedstock and margin economics
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01 April 2019 Marifaith Hackett, Ph.D.
The challenge of creating appealing tastes and aromas while addressing consumer demand for greater ingredient transparency.
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20 March 2019 Mark Eramo
Following an extended period of strong profitability, the chemical industry anticipates a downturn, as economic headwinds threaten slower demand...
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06 March 2019 IHS Markit Chemical Expert
The news comes weeks after Ineos announced a major investment in petrochemicals, including a new steam cracker, at Antwerp.
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25 February 2019 Adam Stephen Bland, MBA
An increasingly discerning consumer base will drive the market towards a more diverse and sustainable product mix.
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21 February 2019
S&P Global will discuss the regional propane supply and demand fundamentals and how demand markets in Asia, Europe, and Latin America are adapting....
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21 February 2019 Spencer Welch Premasish Das
IMO impact on Middle East and Asia – are you prepared? – December 2018
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20 February 2019
Ethane – What went Wrong? Delaying the U.S. advantage – October 2018
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31 January 2019 IHS Markit Chemical Expert
Higher net profit reported for the company’s fiscal first nine months
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30 January 2019 IHS Markit Chemical Expert
One of the largest ever refinery transactions
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28 January 2019 IHS Markit Chemical Expert
Plan to o develop biofuels from cellulosic sugars
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07 January 2019 IHS Markit Expert
Ineos now has alkoxylation capacity at three European sites
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12 December 2018 IHS Markit Chemical Expert
Company now expects a "considerable decrease" in earnings for 2018 based on results for November
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11 December 2018 IHS Markit Chemical Expert
New project details
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10 December 2018 Prasun Chaudhury
Infrastructure developments to watch in 2019 and beyond for the Permian Basin
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28 November 2018 Jim Burkhard
How will changes in the volume of cars built and sold, as well as trends in miles traveled, impact the materials used by the automotive industry?...
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27 November 2018
The lithium market will experience 19% consumption growth per year for the next five years. What is the main driver of growth?
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27 November 2018 Jim Burkhard Bhushan Bahree Aaron Brady
The Rule of 3: Global oil market outlook – September 2018
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20 November 2018 Marifaith Hackett, Ph.D.
Do bioplastics offer a solution to the highly visible problem of ocean plastic waste?
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18 September 2018
Asset Placement: The Realities and Dynamics of Regional Competitiveness – June 2018
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17 September 2018 Bala Suresh
Industrial uses of Ammonia and its Derivatives – July 2018
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17 September 2018 Mark Eramo Ed Glatzer, B. Ch. E
Fundamentals Behind Chemical Industry Profitability Cycles - What Does the Future Hold - July 2018
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17 September 2018 Ed Glatzer, B. Ch. E Don Bari
Asset Placement: The Realities and Dynamics of Regional Competitiveness – June 2018
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06 September 2018 Denis Poussin
As Looming Production Shutdowns and Second Dip in Operating Rates Challenge Global Methyl Methacrylate Market
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01 September 2018 Tison Keel
Polyester Industry Overview – September 2018
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22 August 2018 Marifaith Hackett, Ph.D.
As plastic regulations and bans increase, market value for biodegradable polymers exceeds $1 billion and will rise sharply.
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15 August 2018 Roger Green
Looking ahead as many of the mega-deals now close
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06 August 2018 R. J. Chang Dewey Johnson
Several COTC projects planned or started in Asia and Saudi Arabia threaten to reshape the global petrochemical industry in the coming years
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03 August 2018 Mark Eramo
Balancing the economic benefits of investment in the chemical value-chain, with having a sustainable approach to the consumption of natural resources...
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25 July 2018 IHS Markit Energy Expert IHS Markit Chemical Expert
What plant configurations and technologies are required for achieving maximum chemical production?
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18 July 2018 Steve Lewandowski Sandeep Sayal
Better together? Assessing the value of integrated refinery and petrochemical operations
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05 July 2018 Rob Smith
Downstream Deregulation: A Double-Edged Sword for Latin American Refiners – May 2018
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05 July 2018
Deploying Capital and Technology: Sustainability During Energy Cycles – June 2018
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05 July 2018 Mr. Hedi Grati
IMO 2020 - Interest in Scrubbers Is Growing Steadily, But Still Miles Away From Tipping The Residual Balance – May 2018
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19 June 2018
EDM for Energy – Restore confidence in your data
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24 May 2018 Don Bari
rude oil-to-chemicals and the next generation of coal-fed chemical production technologies are the most disruptive in petrochemicals.
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07 May 2018 Ed Glatzer, B. Ch. E
What would happen to the world cost curves for Ethylene and Polyethylene-HDPE if oil prices don’t rise to the S&P Global forecast?
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01 May 2018
Portfolio Strategy: Making the Right Moves at The Right Times – May 2018
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17 April 2018
These technologies have seen significant development and evolution over the past few years, and the pace of innovation is increasing. As innovation...
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13 April 2018 Don Bari
It’s not enough to understand past successes or failures.
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11 April 2018 Mark Morgan, Ph.D.
Assuming that crude oil prices strengthen over the next decade, certain cracker operators in Europe may again consider an increase in natural...
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10 April 2018 Mark Eramo
Getting both location and technology “just right” keeps business competitive through the cycles.
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22 March 2018 Daniel Evans
Forces of change will impact industries beyond the automotive sector.
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16 March 2018
Glycol Ethers: Challenge or Opportunity? – Feb 2018
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15 March 2018
Limited battery raw materials could impact EV deployment.
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08 February 2018 Ana Gamboa
Global PVC Market Update - Nov 2017
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01 February 2018
by Denis Poussin, Director, Global Acrylates and SAP | Lisa Mistry, Analyst, Syngas Chemicals & Acrylates and SAP | Mike Nash, Vice President...
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07 December 2017 John Barsby
During the past 5 years, the global chemical industry has undergone a period of unprecedented change.
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23 November 2017
After a nearly two decades of fast economic growth, China has achieved huge success in growing its economy and generating wealth for its citizens....
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21 November 2017 Aida Jebens
The global market for specialty chemicals totaled $556 billion in 2016, driven by the strong demand for personal electronics and the increasing...
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16 November 2017 Mark Eramo
Targeted M&A activity can provide producers the opportunity to grow capacity and margins through cost savings and growth synergies.
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13 November 2017
Chemical processes have been optimised and improved since the earliest industrialisation in the 18th century. Each time a new plant is built...
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09 November 2017 Eric Linak
Paints and Coatings: Market Analysis - Eric Linak, Director, Specialty Chemicals, S&P Global
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09 November 2017
CCMA Product Enhancements by Ed Glatzer, Managing Director, CCMA Product
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09 November 2017 Peter Feng Dewey Johnson
Global Aromatics and Fibers Market Update by Duncan Clark, Vice President, Aromatics & Fibers, S&P Global | Dewey Johnson, Vice President, Base...
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07 November 2017 Hédi Grati
Smooth sailing or shipping shambles?
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01 November 2017 Tom Manning
Who will absorb the US propane surplus? - Nov 2017
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01 November 2017 Jim Burkhard
The future of cars, oil, chemicals and electric power
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08 October 2017 Farrah Boularas
Eighteen months after the removal of international sanctions against Iran, the country has made a remarkable return to international oil markets....
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08 October 2017 Roger Green
Creating value is the essence of business; our purpose and greatest challenge.I will address approaches to creating value in the European chemical...
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08 October 2017 Stanislas Drochon
Since the middle of the last decade, Anglo Saxon Majors BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell have been reducing their exposure to refining and marketing...
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27 September 2017
Things have not looked this good economically for a long time,and they continue to improve.
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27 September 2017 Jim Burkhard
Changing crude oil prices add complexity to the investment decisions of petrochemical firms. Depending on regional demand, available supply...
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27 September 2017
Only 10 to 15 years ago, the sun appeared to be setting on the US petrochemical industry. Across the landscape, manufacturers were shutting down...
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27 September 2017 Mark Morgan
A circular economy is an alternative to a traditional linear economy (make, use, dispose) in which we keep resources in use for as long as possible...
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27 August 2017
China Polyolefin Market Perspective and Future Outlook by Wang BingLi | 加中国聚烯烃市场在线研讨会
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27 August 2017
Global Light and Heavy Naphtha – Balancing the Surplus by Nick Rados & Chuck Carr
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26 August 2017
Acrylates and SAP Webinar by David Byrne, Jennifer Carvajal Diaz & Denis Poussin
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25 August 2017
Global Olefins and Polyolefins Market Update by Dewey Johnson, Todd Dina & Joel Morales
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21 August 2017
High-Intensity Sweeteners - Market Analysis Webcast by Marifaith Hackett
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01 July 2017
Overview of the Specialty Chemicals Industry by Aida Jebens
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20 June 2017
Challenges facing the global defence industry
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12 February 2017 Clay Boswell
Oxiteno (Sao Paolo, Brazil) says it has named Timothy Earl Madden COO of Oxiteno USA, a new position created to manage the company's plans for...
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09 February 2017 Clay Boswell
Occidental Petroleum (Oxy; Houston) reports fourth-quarter pre-tax earnings in its chemical segment, OxyChem, of $152 million, up 30% year-over-year...
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08 February 2017 Mike Nash Leshan Hou
Global Methanol Market Update - Nov 2017
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04 January 2017
The combination of the changing nature of China's economy, the increasing focus of its citizenry on environmental stewardship, and the natural...
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