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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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14 April 2021 Duncan Clark
Has the global paraxylene market reached a turning point where profitability returns to the industry or is it temporary reprieve?
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12 April 2021 Anthony Tso
The year 2020 was certainly not a very profitable year for the nylon 6 industry in Asia.
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25 March 2021 Bill Hyde
Butadiene and synthetic rubber demand are driven by the tire and automotive industry.
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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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22 February 2021
The acrylic acid value chain has been marked by the tightening of feedstocks and intermediates
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18 February 2021 Matthew Thoelke
Seasonality in steam cracker availability will be a major contributor to the accessibility of material and the market balance.
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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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26 October 2020 Prem Chitkara
COVID-19 Has Impacted the Global Fibers Growth Trend
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20 October 2020 William Chen, Ph.D
Over the next five years, steam cracker and PDH projects will dominate new capacity additions.
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24 September 2020 Kaushik Mitra
The European Council, as part of the COVID-19 recovery package, adopted a proposal to levy a plastic tax effective 1 January 2021.
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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
The uncertainty that surrounds the industry given the pandemic crisis makes it important to understand what the future may hold.
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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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20 August 2020 Matthew Hancock
Soda ash producers have been forced to rethink their future plans whilst also adapting to the current market situation.
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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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24 July 2020 Robin Waters
Plastics value chain transitions from a linear to circular economy structure.
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02 July 2020
Chemical Executive Conversation with Celanese & Huntsman
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04 June 2020 Carlo Barrasa
How will the NGLs outlook for the next two years impact olefins and olefins investment?
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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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27 May 2020 Terry Glass
The consequences of COVID-19 and the drop in oil prices created a “perfect storm” for North American polyethylene producers.
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12 May 2020 Martin Wiesweg Kaushik Mitra
Plastic demand drivers: Some sectors gain, others weaken. Plastics are on the global front combating the COVID-19 outbreak.
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11 May 2020 Carlo Barrasa
How was the ethylene and propylene trade activity last week?
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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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24 April 2020 Carlo Barrasa
How was the ethylene and propylene trade activity this past week?
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23 April 2020 RJ Chang, Ph.D.
IHS Markit proposes a process economics framework that enables systematic and quantitative evaluation of plastics recycling
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20 April 2020 Carlo Barrasa
The ethylene and propylene trading markets were active last week but what about ethylene spot prices?
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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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09 April 2020
Effects of COVID-19 and the crude oil price war on phenol/acetone demand
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30 March 2020 Robin Waters Dewey Johnson
The global transition to a Circular Economy has reached an inflection point of no return
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30 March 2020
Global fiber demand has doubled in the last two decades, mainly driven by strong growth in polyester.
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23 March 2020
Significant demand decreases from the tire and automotive industries will pressure butadiene demand and price.
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06 March 2020 Daniel Evans
Sustainable aviation fuels - the aviation industry's answer for decarbonization
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05 March 2020
If there is one word to characterize the demand side for lithium in the first half of 2020, the word would be “uncertainty”.
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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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03 March 2020 Tobias Spyra
China’s presence in the regional styrene market is growing and regional trade flows have changed.
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02 March 2020 James Elliott
What are the three distinct phases in the polyurethane feedstocks cycle and their affect on supply, demand, cost and margins?
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25 February 2020 Chuck Carr
As fuel demand growth slows, strong demand growth in chemicals creates an avenue for refinery assets to diversify their production portfolio
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18 February 2020 Hazel Kreuz
Chinese chlor-alkali plant operating rates have declined due to the virus, what is the impact to the global market?
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18 February 2020 Tracy Cui Steve Lewandowski Carlo Barrasa
It is unknown whether this new ethylene demand will lead to continued investment in ethylene-derived gasoline blendstock or if it is just one-time...
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11 February 2020
2020 started with optimism with the United States and China phase one of trade deal. This was soon overshadowed by the spread of the coronavirus...
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05 February 2020 Denis Poussin
Chinese companies may consider declaring force majeure to terminate or breach the terms of agreements to minimize economic loss.
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03 February 2020 Joel Morales
The Chinese government announced a new set of stringent regulations focused on reducing plastic consumption in different industry sectors.
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31 January 2020
2019 was an interesting one for butadiene market players. 2020 will bring additional challenges and opportunities.
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27 January 2020
As we start the New Year, there is evidence of the market accelerating in a period that typically is marked by slower times.
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06 January 2020
Saudi Aramco is on a mission to become a leading chemicals player, as well as a top energy company.
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19 December 2019
Listen to 2019 lithium interesting themes and a look ahead to 2020.
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13 December 2019
When investing in the multi-billion-dollar chemical industry, you need to understand the complexity to evaluate the risk.
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06 December 2019 Brian Lee
2019 saw stable styrene prices and lower margins but a big change will soon arrive.
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21 November 2019 Nick Kovics
Australia has an of oversupply of spodumene. Lithium demand has moved sideways with growth in both North America and Europe while China has...
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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
Global chemical markets are experiencing greater uncertainty than ever before. Hindsight is 20/20.
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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, Ph.D. Samantha Wietlisbach 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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21 October 2019 Nick Kovics
Declining lithium prices has some companies halting lithium expansions and slowing production but not all.
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16 October 2019 Nick Vafiadis
The aggressive price posture taken by US producers looking to establish or expand market share in smaller markets has had a cascading effect....
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07 October 2019
In September, the European benzene price rocketed and the US and Asian benzene prices following suit.
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25 September 2019 Nick Kovics
It has been a challenging month for lithium producers with lower material prices continuing to impact expansion plans.
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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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13 September 2019 Marifaith Hackett, Ph.D.
Specialty chemicals may play an even larger role in sustainable development in the future. Opportunities for green innovation are substantial....
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23 August 2019 Nick Kovics
Global lithium chemicals consumption is expected to steadily increase which is good news for the producers who had to deal with oversupply issues....
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23 August 2019 James Elliott
The introduction of the 25% tariff will ensure that volatility continues in the #pMDI market, especially in the US
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19 August 2019
Methyl Methacrylate and Polymethyl Methacrylate markets are starting to stabilize after experiencing supply constraints and high prices.
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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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09 August 2019 Mark Morgan, Ph.D. Kaushik Mitra
Finding the balance between economic viability, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance.
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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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07 August 2019 Matthew Hancock
Sustainability is beginning to have more of an impact on the soda ash market and will play an even greater role in the future.
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01 August 2019 Yanyu He, Ph.D William Chen Keefer Douglas
Current landscape of US ethane exports
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24 July 2019 Don Bari
IHS Markit expects nearly 1 trillion dollars to be spent on new investment in the chemical industry globally, between now and 2030
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18 July 2019 Nick Kovics
As we reach the midpoint of the year, lithium prices remain depressed and market consensus has shifted to over-supply.
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10 July 2019 Kate Hardin Anthony Palmer, M.B.A.
How will new mobility trends affect Chemical Industry Materials?
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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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02 July 2019 Nick Kovics
Lithium and battery markets are evolving and global demand for lithium compounds are poised for growth.
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01 July 2019
Ethylene prices are having a tough year. Trading liquidity has dried up in a market that has shed 30% of its value since January. Here’s a Q2...
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28 June 2019 Nick Kovics
The lithium market has potential storm clouds on the horizon from a macro-economic perspective but what about supply and demand?
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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 Duncan Clark
Watch Duncan Clark, VP- Aromatics, discuss his assessment of the current conditions in the aromatics market.
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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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23 May 2019 Mike Nash
Watch Mike Nash, VP- Syngas Chemicals, discuss his assessment of the current conditions in the methanol market.
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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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16 May 2019 Nick Vafiadis
Watch Nick Vafiadis, VP- Plastics, discuss his assessment of the current conditions in the plastics market.
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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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09 May 2019 Robin Waters Dewey Johnson
Policy decision-making is occurring at a fast pace but without validated data
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07 May 2019 Duncan Clark
The last two years have provided unprecedented growth for the global paraxylene industry, but does that continue through 2019?
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01 May 2019 James Elliott
Watch James Elliott, Senior Research Analyst, discuss what polyurethane feedstocks are, what they are used for, and what has happened in the...
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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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22 April 2019 Hazel A.B. Kreuz
What are the top issues facing the industry and what are the implications?
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16 April 2019
The US-China trade dispute is complicating economic and political relations. The tariff coverage and levels continue evolving and are still subject...
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15 April 2019 Mike Nash
China's methanol demand has become increasingly difficult to forecast
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11 April 2019 Robin Waters
What are the top issues facing the industry and what are the implications?
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08 April 2019 Duncan Clark
What are the top issues facing the industry and what are the implications?
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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
IHS Markit 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 Tom Manning
Evolving Trade Patterns - Sources and Sinks – October 2018
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20 February 2019
Ethane – What went Wrong? Delaying the U.S. advantage – October 2018
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12 February 2019 James Elliott
Polyurethane feedstocks market is currently shifting to a new phase in the margin/investment cycle.
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05 February 2019 Bala Suresh
NPK Compound Fertilizers give the advantage of being able to customize essential nutrients for particular crops.
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31 January 2019 Bill Hyde
2018 was an interesting one for butadiene market players. The big question is, what is in store for us in 2019?
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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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03 January 2019 William Chen Harry Liu
Implications for the refining and petrochemical markets
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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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11 December 2018
The escalation to a full trade war could exert potentially damaging blows to regional and global economies
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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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05 December 2018 Steven Knell Kurt Barrow
Climate policy is expected to target additional emissions reductions from refining and chemicals operations
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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 Samantha Wietlisbach
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 Olivier Maronneaud
Ban on plastic scrap imports in China and potential opportunities for plastic recycling in the West
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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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12 November 2018 Nick Vafiadis
Aggressive policies designed to limit single-use plastic packaging and define specific targets for plastics recycling are being implemented globally...
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24 October 2018 Robin Waters
Plastics Sustainability is the most critical issue facing the plastics industry and could lead to deselection by consumers, retailers and brand...
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11 October 2018 Mike Malveda
Demand for oxo chemicals strongly dependent on demand for C4-C13 plasticizer alcohols, which depend on plasticizers market.
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24 September 2018 Todd Dina
What changes are likely to direct the North American propylene market forward?
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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 Mark Eramo Ed Glatzer
Fundamentals Behind Chemical Industry Profitability Cycles - What Does the Future Hold - July 2018
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17 September 2018 Ed Glatzer Don Bari
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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07 September 2018 Martin Wiesweg
Although the current regulation is likely to be detrimental to plastics demand, authorities are playing the role of facilitator - not inhibitor...
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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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13 August 2018 Steve Lewandowski
We cannot depend on existing spare capacity to cover the shortfall. Rather, we need new builds to address growth
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08 August 2018 Matthew Hancock
A debate over what is the most appropriate food and beverage packaging material - glass, PET or other alternative materials such as aluminum
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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 Hédi 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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08 June 2018
There is uncertainty in the recycle market surrounding China’s National Sword Campaign and Scrap Ban
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31 May 2018
How are governments and automakers adapting to meet CO2 emissions targets, and what are the implications?
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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
What would happen to the world cost curves for Ethylene and Polyethylene-HDPE if oil prices don’t rise to the IHS Markit forecast?
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01 May 2018
Portfolio Strategy: Making the Right Moves at The Right Times – May 2018
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19 April 2018 Robin Waters
What are the top issues facing this market and the possible implications?
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18 April 2018 Hazel A.B. Kreuz
What are the top issues facing this market and the possible implications?
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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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12 April 2018 Steve Lewandowski
Ethylene operating rates remain high through 2020 as demand growth remains robust
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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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11 April 2018 Steve Lewandowski Mike Nash
Olefins represents 15-20% of methanol demand
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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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14 November 2017 Dewey Johnson
The first extended wave of new capacity is arriving now in North America. Total petrochemicals capacity arriving from 2016 through 2020 is approximately...
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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, IHS Markit
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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, IHS Markit | Dewey Johnson, Vice President, Base...
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07 November 2017 Hedi 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 Matthew Thoelke
The past decade has been a challenging one for European petrochemical players with the main building block of the industry, the steam cracker...
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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, Ph.D.
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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29 June 2017
Market Advisory Service: Global Chlor-Alkali (formerly CMAI Global Chlor-Alkali Market Report and Harriman Chemsult Chlor-Alkali Report) provides...
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20 June 2017
Challenges facing the global defence industry
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08 June 2017 Mike Nash
IHS Markit moderates panel with US Secretary of Energy, Secretary of the Interior, EPA Administrator and others at DOE Energy Week
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17 May 2017 Duncan Clark
Aromatics expert Duncan Clark takes a look at the PTA and Parazylene markets.
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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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08 February 2017 Clay Boswell
IHS understands that multiple traders are considering shipments of styrene from Asia and the Middle East to the US Gulf Coast (USGC), and at...
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04 January 2017 Jing Chen
The engineering and construction (E&C) industry has been largely affected by the changing energy and petrochemical landscape. In the last decade...
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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...
