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Episode 1414: Think Tank: Signs of more protectionist approach as global chemicals slide towards a 2028 trough, Europe and Asia fight for survival
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Episode 1413: PODCAST: Asian BD prices on the rise, for long?
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Episode 1412: Think Tank: Trump’s trade war is driving new business models for chemicals
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Episode 1411: Think Tank: Use scenario planning to estimate China's future impact on chemicals
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Episode 1410: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives sluggish amid year-end inventory management
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Episode 1409: Think Tank: ExxonMobil Scotland closure highlights need for new strategies to save Europe petrochemicals
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Episode 1408: PODCAST: Global BD Market remains under pressure as weak demand and oversupply persists
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Episode 1407: PODCAST: Europe acetone and phenol value chain still struggling and headwinds likely to persist into 2026
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Episode 1406: Think Tank: Asia chemicals see more competition from low cost producers in China, US
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Episode 1405: Europe PE/PP October recap and November outlook
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Episode 1404: - Europe PE/PP October recap and November outlook
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Episode 1403: Think Tank: Low-carbon fuels face tough times, catalysts give technology boost
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Episode 1402: US EO, EG operating rates could decrease on falling demand, available supply
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Episode 1401: PODCAST: European oxo-alcohol and derivative markets stable despite supply disruptions
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Episode 1400: ICIS & GSI Plastics: PET and R-PET Europe state of play and 2026 outlook
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Episode 1399: K Fair 2025 - Europe PE, PP and recycled polymers round-up
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Episode 1398: Think Tank: Bleak China data means more trouble for chemicals
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Episode 1397: PODCAST: Asia styrene market may see bottom, oversupply constrains optimism
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Episode 1396: PODCAST: European base oils market braced for capacity growth and RRBO growth – UEIL ‘25
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Episode 1395: PODCAST: K '25: Europe plastics markets face demand challenges, rising import pressure
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Episode 1394: 2026 Asia olefin term talks kick off at China trade conference
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Episode 1393: Think Tank: Borealis-led waste plastic initiative in Indonesia develops scalable model
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Episode 1392: Think Tank: Europe needs radical rethink of energy, climate policy to prosper – Peter Huntsman
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Episode 1392: Weak fundamentals to extend softness in Europe PA, plasticizers markets into 2026
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Episode 1391: PODCAST: US, Asia R-PET markets navigate impact of new reciprocal tariffs
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Episode 1390: PODCAST: Asia LAB demand optimistic for 2026, more competitive than fatty alcohols
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Episode 1389: Chems players face up to reality of continued weak outlook
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Episode 1388: EPCA '25 PODCAST: Europe polyols and isocyanates set for demand doldrums
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Episode 1387: Podcast: What to expect this winter for European base oils and lubricants?
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Episode 1386: Think Tank at EPCA ’25: Decision time: support the industry or it goes away
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Episode 1385: PODCAST: Experts dive into immediate and future impacts of tariffs on US PET/R-PET markets
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Episode 1384: Think Tank: EPCA '25 - Focus on cash, feedstocks, consumer trends amid shifting industry landscape
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Episode 1383: Think Tank Fecc ‘25: Christian Kohlpaintner reflects on a career in chemicals
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Episode 1382: Europe phthalic anhydride, plasticizers markets fundamentally subdued ahead of EPCA'25
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Episode 1381: Think Tank: Five critical themes that will drive chemicals in Q4
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Episode 1380: Affordability concerns weigh on phosphates market as ammonia supply remains tight
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Episode 1379: Sustainably Speaking - US and Asia R-PET markets see sinking prices amid global oversupply and weak downstream demand
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Episode 1378: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets subdued in August
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Episode 1377: Think Tank: AI may transform chemicals but with a human touch
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Episode 1376: Asia biodiesel, glycerine markets navigate mixed signals
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Episode 1375: PODCAST: Chemicals sector downcycle could run and run
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Episode 1374: Europe methanol and MTBE markets face weak demand amid a substandard summer driving season
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Episode 1373: Think Tank: AI, innovation and M&A could save chemicals in high-cost regions
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Episode 1372: OUTLOOK: H2 global base oil drivers
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Episode 1371: Think Tank: Overcapacity, AI, protectionism will transform chemical companies, markets in next 5-10 years
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Episode 1370: Sustainably Speaking: EU's mass balance proposal, SUPD consultation a game changer for recycling
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Episode 1369: Europe PE, PP digests July tariffs, India anti-dumping duties, August outlook
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Episode 1368: PODCAST: Global EG markets facing new regulations, lack of downstream demand in H2
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Episode 1367: Think Tank: Fate of Wilton, UK chemical site symptomatic of Europe’s troubles
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Episode 1366: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives fundamentally weak as summer slowdown approaches
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Episode 1365: Think Tank: Oil market turmoil could see prices tumble to $40-$45/barrel
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Episode 1364: Think Tank: Europe chemicals must return to national/regional business model
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Episode 1363: Europe Acetone and phenol value chain challenges from H1 to continue through H2 2025
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Episode 1362: PODCAST: US tariffs impact on C2, C3 gradual, starting with finished goods
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Episode 1361: PODCAST: Asia methanol supply normalises, uncertainty over demand remains
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Episode 1360: Think Tank: Dow closures show Europe faces choice to save chemical industry
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Episode 1359: PODCAST: "Can we stop pretending that key economies are fundamentally strong? They are not."
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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Episode 1358: Europe MX, PX and OX chemical demand faces hardship
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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Episode 1357: PODCAST: Steel, aluminum, cement – China-EU dialogue on hydrogen and carbon markets
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Episode 1356: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets gripped by weak demand
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Episode 1355: Think Tank: Israel/Iran conflict hits chemicals, distributors adapt to VUCA world
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Episode 1354: Think Tank: extended trough is pressuring chemicals finances, bankruptcies likely
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Episode 1353: PODCAST: Americas PET, R-PET trade flow volumes continue to be impacted by tariffs, ADDs
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Episode 1352: PODCAST: Sustainably Speaking: Why brands are reducing recycled content targets and the impact on markets
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Episode 1351: Think Tank: Expect new wave of low carbon products in 2-3 years – Azelis
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Episode 1350: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets facing ongoing downstream weakness and US trade uncertainty
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May 30, 2025 |
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Episode 1349: Think Tank: Innovation is the life-blood of the chemical industry: Brenntag, Plastic Energy
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May 30, 2025 |
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Episode 1348: Think Tank: Asia pins hopes on supply/demand rebalance by 2028-2030
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May 22, 2025 |
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Episode 1347: Europe, Middle East, Pakistan PE/PP eye ceasefires in May trends
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May 21, 2025 |
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Episode 1346: PODCAST: Market stability expected for global ammonia, Europe ACN amid evolving supply landscape
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May 20, 2025 |
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Episode 1345: APIC '25: PODCAST: Asia benzene early week rally offset by weaker crude at week's close
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May 16, 2025 |
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Episode 1344: APIC '25: PODCAST: Asian C2 players mull survival strategy amid supply-demand balance changes
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May 16, 2025 |
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Episode 1343: PODCAST: Europe ABS, ACN demand weakness persists, amid tariffs uncertainty
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May 16, 2025 |
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Episode 1342: Think Tank: US-China tariff pause creates breathing space for chemicals
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May 16, 2025 |
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Episode 1341: APIC '25: NE Asia ethylene, PVC spot demand slows on potential start up delays
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May 16, 2025 |
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Episode 1340: Podcast: Tariff Relief and Its Impact on the China LPG Market
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May 16, 2025 |
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Episode 1339: PODCAST: Europe's PET tray recycling industry has great opportunity amid the many challenges
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May 09, 2025 |
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Episode 1338: Think Tank: Oversupply will push oil prices down, boost chemicals
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May 06, 2025 |
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Episode 1337: US and EU epoxy players navigate the tariff jungle, sentiment very cautious
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May 02, 2025 |
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Episode 1336: World Polyolefins Conference round-up - top themes from Cologne
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Episode 1335: Think Tank: Trade War could help trigger global recession
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Episode 1334: Oxo-alcohols and derivatives podcast - April update
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Episode 1333: Global melamine podcast: upstream urea and ammonia focus
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Episode 1332: MMA market turmoil: China and Asia face challenges from rising supply, weak demand
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Episode 1331: Asia propylene to seek new balances in the tariff chaos
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Episode 1330: Think Tank: Focus on markets, customers to survive trade war chaos
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Episode 1329: Think Tank: Nigel Davis reflects on 45 years in chemicals journalism, future trends
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Episode 1328: PODCAST: Potential trade flow changes for Asian aromatics after US tariffs
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Episode 1327: PRSE 2025: ICIS' key take aways from Europe's biggest plastics recycling event
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Episode 1327: Think Tank: How a trade war would hurt the chemical industry everywhere, signal the end of a globalised economy
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Episode 1326: China oxo-alcohols gain strong support from curtailed supply, demand to be watched
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Episode 1325: PODCAST: India PVC demand to offset supply surge in Q2, policy uncertainty remains
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Episode 1324: ECS ’25: Underwhelming coatings season expected amid wider economic and geopolitical challenges
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Episode 1323: Think Tank: European Commission lacks detail on chemicals rescue plan
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Episode 1322: Europe PO, SM, look to further shutdowns while closures increase market fragility
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Episode 1322: Sustainably Speaking Episode 2: The importance of investment in Europe's recycling industry
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Episode 1321: PRC '25: PODCAST US recycled plastics markets juggle supply constraints, premium pressure amid tariff uncertainty
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Episode 1320: Think Tank: Strategic investors eye chemicals M&A amid bearish organic growth
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Episode 1319: PODCAST: A Tale of Two Olefins; C2, C3 to see diverging demand trends
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Episode 1318: PODCAST: Volatility seen in Asia, Mideast isocyanates amid recent supply changes
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Episode 1317: Think Tank: Rising defence spending in Europe could give big boost to chemicals
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Episode 1316: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets subdued and facing rising costs
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Episode 1315: Europe PE/PP firms in Feb, March means US tariffs threat and demand questions
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Episode 1314: PODCAST: US PET spot prices pressured by tariffs, China's antimony export bans, peak season
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Episode 1313: PODCAST: Asia propylene demand curbed by weaker PO margins
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Episode 1312: Think Tank: EU Clean Industrial Deal may be "too little, too late" to save Europe petrochemicals
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Episode 1311: US MDI tariffs to rejigger Asian and European import markets
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Episode 1310: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets face pressure from higher feedstock costs in February
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Episode 1309: Think Tank: Hopes pinned on Clean Industrial Deal as Europe deindustrialisation gathers pace
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Episode 1308: Europe MX and PX chemical demand braces for headwinds
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Episode 1307: Sustainably Speaking: How EU regulation is changing the landscape for recycling in Europe and beyond
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Episode 1306: PODCAST: Europe phenol, acetone and derivative chain still struggling; but a few glimmers of hope
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Episode 1305: Think Tank: How to accelerate drive to net zero carbon along chemical value chains
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Episode 1304: Sustainable plastics notably quiet, yet impactful in latest earnings
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Episode 1303: Exploring Europe PET and R-PET competitiveness ahead of ICIS PET Value Chain Conference
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Episode 1302: PODCAST: US hydrogen subsidy halt vs. China’s expansion – what’s next for the global market?
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Episode 1301: Think Tank: Only strong political action can save EU chemicals
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Episode 1300: Europe PE/PP eyes seeds of January rebound, braces for February battle
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Episode 1299: PODCAST: Europe ABS, ACN demand stability expected amid evolving supply landscape
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Episode 1298: ICIS Chemical Podcast: Look ahead to ICIS PET Value Chain Conference
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Episode 1297: Think Tank: Trump 2.0 trade war will destabilise chemical value chains, boost reshoring
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Episode 1296: Podcast: Top 5 Base Oils Drivers to watch in 2025
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Episode 1295: Think Tank: Chemicals must do more to boost female leadership
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Episode 1294: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets mostly sluggish into 2025
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Episode 1292: Major new Cefic report models paths to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Episode 1291: Asia and Europe BDO continue to see weak demand at the start of 2025, with further overcapacity looming
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Episode 1290: PODCAST: Asian BD market bullish on supply constraints, but demand outlook hazy
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Episode 1289: PODCAST: European Bioplastics Conference recap with Alex Tomcyzk
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Episode 1288: Think Tank: Gaza ceasefire could reopen Suez Canal, reset container trade system
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Episode 1287: Think Tank: Top trends that will steer chemical industry in 2025
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Episode 1286: PODCAST: Asia ethylene to be impacted by US turnarounds, supply from northeast Asia
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Episode 1285: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets seeing subdued year-end, outlook for 2025 also sluggish
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Episode 1284: PODCAST: New oxo-alcohols capacities in China to impact sentiment in 2025
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Episode 1283: Think Tank: Europe PE pressures reflect global overcapacity trends
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Episode 1282: Think Tank: Plastics industry must find way forward after collapse of UN treaty talks
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Episode 1281: PODCAST: Global MEG market outlook; US 2025 turnaround could limit supply while bearish demand outlook continues
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Episode 1280: GPCA '24 PODCAST: Uncertainty over upcoming US tariffs casts shadow over sustainability ambitions
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Episode 1279: PODCAST: European oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets seeing subdued activity, healthy enough availability in November
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Episode 1278: US protectionism shaping global plasticizers outlook
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Episode 1277: Think Tank: Middle East liquids-to-chemicals projects will add to global oversupply
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Episode 1276: Europe PE/PP November update, December outlook
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Episode 1275: Weak demand for Europe adipic acid and nylon to continue into Q1 2025
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Episode 1274: Think Tank: Europe chemicals could suffer elevated energy prices despite rising supply
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Episode 1273: Think Tank: Trump trade war will drive end of globalisation
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Episode 1272: SE Asia propylene to face additional supply, freight challenges in 2025
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Episode 1272: ICIS experts' key takeaways from the 3rd ICIS Recycled Polymers Conference 2024
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Episode 1271: Podcast: China oxo-alcohols output to hit record high on new capacities
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Episode 1270: ICIS experts share key facts on US polymer markets at PackExpo '24
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Episode 1269: PODCAST: Europe ABS, ACN demand expected to remain weak into 2025
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Episode 1268: Think Tank: Chemical company leaders will look beyond US election result
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Episode 1267: Think Tank: Global chemicals at tipping point as CEOs react to persistent downturn
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Episode 1266: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives endure weak demand amid economic woes, geopolitical tensions
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Episode 1265: US and EU epoxy players poised for upcoming anti dumping decisions
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Episode 1264: Meaningful recovery in the acetone and phenol chain unlikely in 2025
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Episode 1263: PPRC '24 How plastics faces a difficult journey through recycling chain
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1262: PODCAST: Asia methanol impacted by geopolitical uncertainty, supply cuts expected in Q4
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1261: Think Tank: Electric cracker furnace shows power of chemical industry innovation
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Episode 1260: FAKUMA ’24 PODCAST: Mixture of pessimism, cautious optimism for 2025
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Episode 1259: PODCAST: Macroeconomic pressure continues to weigh on Asia recycling sentiment
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Episode 1258: PODCAST: Waste collection, chemical recycling and investment in recycling for low carbon solutions
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Episode 1257: PODCAST: Asia ethylene players kick off 2025 contract discussions in China
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Episode 1256: Players face up to reinvention of the chems sector post-EPCA
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Episode 1255: EPCA '24 PODCAST: MX, PX and OX demand forecasts of no major recovery 2025
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Episode 1254: PODCAST: CEFIC and the challenges and opportunities for recycling in Europe
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Episode 1253: FAKUMA '24 PODCAST: EU economy struggle, Adnoc's Covestro takeover top talking points ahead of plastics trade fair
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Episode 1252: PODCAST: UAE base oils may see higher Q4 imports, US Group II offers keenly awaited
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Episode 1251: EPCA, Covestro ADNOC deal puts Europe petrochemicals in the spotlight
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Episode 1250: EPCA '24 PODCAST: Solvents market overview and outlook ahead of EPCA
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Episode 1249: PODCAST: Olefins and derivates market overview and outlook ahead of EPCA
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Episode 1248: EPCA 2024: Europe oxo-alcohols chain players expect tough start to 2025
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Episode 1247: Think Tank: Chemical companies need to plan now for scenario of flat or negative GDP growth in China
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1245: PODCAST: Melamine upstream focus - key factors to watch out for in gas, ammonia and urea markets during Q4
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1246: PODCAST: Asia’s fatty alcohols market sees uptrend, may prompt switch to LAB
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1245: Europe PE/PP September review, 2025 outlook
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Episode 1244: Think Tank: Supply/demand mismatch dims prospects for chemicals recovery
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Episode 1243: Weak fuel LPG demand to weigh on China 2024 propane/butane imports
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Episode 1242: Think Tank: Europe chemicals can thrive with new EU industrial policy, fair regulation
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Episode 1241: Feedstock sourcing, complex technologies, financial pressure all challenging US chemical recycling growth
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Episode 1240: Think Tank: Demographics are economic destiny
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Episode 1239: Podcast: Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets faced sluggish summer despite ongoing supply challenges
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Episode 1238: Europe, Turkey, Africa PE/PP unusual August review, September outlook
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Episode 1237: US August WASDE report forecasting increased corn and soybean production
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Episode 1236: PODCAST: Positive CPG volumes, growing petchem involvement in recycling shared in latest corporate earnings results
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Episode 1235: PODCAST: China's Third Plenum signals optimism for Asia's propylene markets
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Episode 1234: Plasticizers, oxo-alcohols demand in Europe and Asia remains in the doldrums
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Episode 1233: The impacts of styrene prices skyrocketing on upstream and downstream
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Episode 1232: PODCAST: Europe ABS, ACN market stability expected to continue despite uncertainties
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Episode 1231: PODCAST: Ethane-cracking gains favor on better margins
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Episode 1230: PODCAST: China’s refineries to produce more blue and renewable hydrogen
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Episode 1229: PODCAST: European oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets seeing subdued activity, healthy enough availability in July
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Episode 1227: OUTLOOK: Mid-year global Melamine market update
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Episode 1226: Think Tank: Poor Q2 results signal permanently lower growth, need for bold strategic moves
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Episode 1225: Think Tank: Europe petrochemicals could learn lessons from Japan
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Episode 1224: PODCAST: Typhoon Gaemi to delay propane, butane cargo arrivals in China
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Episode 1223: PODCAST: Asia’s ECH markets to grapple with supply overhang, sluggish demand
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Episode 1222: PODCAST: Hydrogen - the critical blend for decarbonizing gas power in China
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1221: Europe PET, R-PET facing uncertain outlook for H2 2024
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Episode 1220: PODCAST: Northeast Asia MDI supply tighter in Q3 but demand to stay slow
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Episode 1219: PODCAST: Weather, demand factors impact arbitrage for US ethylene into Asia
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Episode 1218: PODCAST: China prepares low-carbon policy support ahead of 2026 EU regulation
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Episode 1217: PODCAST: Europe PE, PP July outlook
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Episode 1216: July WASDE forecasting higher corn production but a decrease for soybeans
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Episode 1215: Think Tank: China petrochemicals gets complicated
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Episode 1214: Sulphur shortage still a worry for the European capro market
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Episode 1213: PODCAST: US beats Mideast as China’s largest propane, butane exporter in H1
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Episode 1212: PODCAST: China looks to boost low carbon hydrogen to cut emissions
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Episode 1211: PODCAST: New propylene capacity expected in H2 in China, demand to also improve
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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Episode 1210: PODCAST: China to accelerate hydrogen developments through Energy Law
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Episode 1209: Think Tank: US Gulf Coast chemicals must prepare for more persistent disruption
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Episode 1208: China PDH operators eye H2 by-product amid poor margins
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Episode 1207: PODCAST: Key insights into recycling in South Korea and China
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Episode 1207: PODCAST: Key insights into recycling in Korea and China
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Episode 1206: Think Tank: Congestion, container rates expected to rise further along Asia to Europe route
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Episode 1205: China's oxo-alcohols to face supply-demand pressure, new capacity to be a focus
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Episode 1204: PODCAST: Asia's base oils supply, demand to gradually rise in H2 2024
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Episode 1203: PODCAST: Global MEG market overview and outlook
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1202: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets see balanced to long supply, sluggish underlying demand
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1201: China MMA supported by tight supply, demand recovery in H1 2024
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1200: Think Tank: US petrochemical outlook with James Ray
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Episode 1199: Propane import growth to remain strong despite bottled LPG replacement
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Episode 1198: Glimmers of hope for Europe acetone and phenol derivative chain in a difficult climate; freight/logistics key
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Episode 1197: US and European R-PET markets attracting more imports in 2024
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Episode 1196: PODCAST: Legislations, waste management to shape future of Asia recycled polymers
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Episode 1195: NE Asia propane-naphtha spread to widen again in Aug-Sept
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Episode 1194: Europe BDO and PBT continue to see subdued demand amid supply constraints
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Episode 1193: Think Tank: Methanol could play leading role in energy transition
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Episode 1192: Europe, Middle East, South Asia, Africa PE & PP outlook for June - calm masks complex, competing trends
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Episode 1191: Fertilizer market remains on sidelines as it looks for demand
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Episode 1190: Think Tank: MOL’s head of petchems – how polyols project drives shift from fuels to chemicals
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Episode 1189: PODCAST: European PVC market outlook remains challenging in 2024
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Episode 1188: Supply improving down Europe oxo-alcohols chain
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May 30, 2024 |
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Episode 1188: APIC ’24: PODCAST: Asia ethylene Jun supply, demand likely stable
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May 30, 2024 |
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Episode 1187: Soda ash markets adapts to a competitive landscape amid a tumultuous US-China relationship and uneven demand trends
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May 28, 2024 |
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Episode 1186: Think Tank: Distributors see improving demand, increasing volatility a threat
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May 28, 2024 |
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Episode 1185: PODCAST: Asia R-PET to outperform R-PP, R-PE in H2 2024
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May 28, 2024 |
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Episode 1185: Think Tank: Why you should enter the 2024 ICIS Innovation Awards
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May 27, 2024 |
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Episode 1184: PODCAST: NE Asia ethylene sees oversupply, SE Asia prices under pressure
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May 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1184: PODCAST: India’s high inventory, China downstream weakness pull back May H2 spot demand
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May 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1183: PODCAST: Less impact of gasoline on Asia PX, downstream expansion continues
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May 24, 2024 |
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Episode 1182: China LPG importers may not face higher tariffs amid US-China trade tensions
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May 17, 2024 |
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Episode 1181: PODCAST: Ample propylene supply, China PP exports weigh on SE Asia market
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May 16, 2024 |
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Episode 1180: PODCAST: Asia propylene derivative demand still slow amid uncertainties
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May 15, 2024 |
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Episode 1180: All eyes on India as phosphates and ammonia markets see low demand
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May 15, 2024 |
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Episode 1179: Think Tank: Like blocks pulled out of a Jenga tower, chemicals closures could collapse value chains
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May 14, 2024 |
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Episode 1178: European sulphur, sulphuric acid tightness a key concern for H2 2024
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May 13, 2024 |
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Episode 1177: Europe, Africa, Turkey PE/PP May outlook, reaction to Lyondell announcement
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May 09, 2024 |
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Episode 1176: PODCAST: APIC '24: Sustainable finance a focus for new entrants to market
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May 09, 2024 |
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Episode 1175: PODCAST: Weak demand expected for both Asia C3 and downstream PO
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May 09, 2024 |
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Episode 1174: PODCAST: Synthetic fuels poised to lead decarbonisation of transport sector - Zero Petroleum CEO Paddy Lowe
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May 08, 2024 |
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Episode 1173: Think Tank: Decarbonized power sector offers opportunities for Europe chemicals resurgence
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May 08, 2024 |
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Episode 1172: PODCAST: APIC '24: Asia PVC shaped by ample supply, impending policy changes in India
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May 08, 2024 |
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Episode 1171: PODCAST: Asia BDO pressured by slowing demand in late-Q2, oversupply
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May 08, 2024 |
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Episode 1170: PODCAST: Asia olefins face hurdles on upstream volatility, growing supply
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May 07, 2024 |
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Episode 1169: NPE'24: Markets face sustainability, risk management, technology challenges and opportunities
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May 06, 2024 |
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Episode 1168: Think Tank: Geopolitical risks threaten recovery of economy, chemicals
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May 03, 2024 |
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Episode 1167: Downcast sentiment on European demand at polyurethane event
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Episode 1166: Chinaplas '24: China's polymer industry moving fast toward high end development amid fierce competition
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Episode 1165: Europe, US epoxy resins try to boost margins while fighting fierce competition from China
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Episode 1164: Caution, closures, mismatched demand and recycling - big themes from World Polyolefins 2024
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Episode 1163: PODCAST: European oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets attention remains on supply changes, demand still subdued
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Episode 1162: Think Tank: Cracker closures could be first of a big wave as overcapacity grows
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Episode 1161: Chinese and Iranian supply to determine urea trend
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Episode 1160: PODCAST: Production constraints keep Asian BD spot trades buoyant in Q1, demand outlook mixed
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Episode 1159: Europe Asia oxo-alcohols, plasticizers markets react to unplanned shutdowns, sudden tightness
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Episode 1158: ICIS looks forward to meeting you at Chinaplas2024.mp3
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Episode 1156: PODCAST: Asia, Mideast PET sees need-based buying, geopolitical factors weigh on sentiment
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Episode 1157: Think Tank: EU close to signing off most important packaging regulation in decades
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Episode 1156: PODCAST: Asia recycled polymers see slow 2023; legislations, waste management to shape future
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Episode 1155: PODCAST: China PDH run rates to rebound from historical low in Q2
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Episode 1154: Think Tank: Walls go up around the world against China chemicals exports
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Episode 1153: April gear change eyed for Europe PE, PP ahead of ICIS World Polyolefins Conference in Vienna
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Episode 1152: Think Tank logistics special: why fracturing global supply chains may benefit ISO tank container market
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Episode 1151: 2024 Plastics Recycling Conference recap and key takeaways
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Episode 1150: PODCAST: A Tale of Two Olefins - Diverging Trends in Asia's Olefins Market
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Episode 1149: PODCAST: Asia continues to see healthy PVC supply as India launches ADD inquiry
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Episode 1148: PODCAST: Asia Pacific's sustainability-related regulations complex, landscape remains fragmented
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Episode 1147: PRC '24: PODCAST ICIS recycled plastics experts highlight key topics, trends for week ahead
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Episode 1146: PODCAST: Oxo-alcohols and derivatives - March 2024
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Episode 1145: Think Tank: Plastic recyclers need maximum protection as chronic overcapacity hits virgin markets
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Episode 1144: Think Tank: Why stock markets soar yet chemicals slump
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Episode 1143: Chinese Group III base oils grabbing market share of imports amid quality upgrading
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Episode 1142: Asia and Europe BDO markets face contrasting supply conditions, but downstream demand remains subdued
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Episode 1141: Think Tank: Indorama, BASF strategy shift could signal end of integrated European sites
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Episode 1140: Technical grade urea demand on the rise as AdBlue sales grow
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Episode 1139: Podcast-Europe, Africa, Turkey PE/PP March Outlook
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Episode 1138: PODCAST: Tight supply sustained for Asia and Europe oxo-alcohols market in March
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Episode 1137: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets mainly characterised by snug supply in February
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Episode 1136: Think Tank: Antwerp Declaration shows chemicals CEOs mean business
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Episode 1135: Europe methanol, acetic acid, PTA chain disrupted by Suez constraints
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Episode 1134: PODCAST: Challenge of European PVC market supply-demand remains
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Episode 1133: Think Tank: How Red Sea, Panama Canal troubles influence chemicals, LNG
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Episode 1132: PODCAST: Asian olefins to see support amid tighter supply; Panama congestion persists
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Episode 1131: Phosphates, ammonia markets on standby due to low demand
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Episode 1130: PODCAST: Sustainability, "cautiously-optimistic" outlook among key takeaways at The Packaging Conference
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Episode 1129: PODCAST: Asia R-PE, R-PET see slow 2023; legislations, waste management to shape future
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Episode 1128: Think Tank: More trade barriers, regional isolation could protect Europe, US chemicals
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Episode 1127: Podcast: Petcore Europe 2024 - key takeaways for the R-PET market
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Episode 1126: Red Sea issues dominate; underlying demand yet to recover in the Europe phenol, acetone and derivatives markets
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Episode 1125: Europe polyol imports to face various hurdles
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Episode 1124: Think Tank: Saudi chemical producers under pressure as ethane price soars
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Feb 06, 2024 |