Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
This podcast is brought to you by ICIS, a leading global price discovery service for the oil, energy, fertilizer and petrochemical sectors.
Episode | Date |
---|---|
Episode 1167: Downcast sentiment on European demand at polyurethane event
|
Apr 30, 2024 |
Episode 1166: Chinaplas '24: China's polymer industry moving fast toward high end development amid fierce competition
|
Apr 30, 2024 |
Episode 1165: Europe, US epoxy resins try to boost margins while fighting fierce competition from China
|
Apr 29, 2024 |
Episode 1164: Caution, closures, mismatched demand and recycling - big themes from World Polyolefins 2024
|
Apr 26, 2024 |
Episode 1163: PODCAST: European oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets attention remains on supply changes, demand still subdued
|
Apr 25, 2024 |
Episode 1162: Think Tank: Cracker closures could be first of a big wave as overcapacity grows
|
Apr 23, 2024 |
Episode 1161: Chinese and Iranian supply to determine urea trend
|
Apr 23, 2024 |
Episode 1160: PODCAST: Production constraints keep Asian BD spot trades buoyant in Q1, demand outlook mixed
|
Apr 22, 2024 |
Episode 1159: Europe Asia oxo-alcohols, plasticizers markets react to unplanned shutdowns, sudden tightness
|
Apr 19, 2024 |
Episode 1158: ICIS looks forward to meeting you at Chinaplas2024.mp3
|
Apr 19, 2024 |
Episode 1156: PODCAST: Asia, Mideast PET sees need-based buying, geopolitical factors weigh on sentiment
|
Apr 18, 2024 |
Episode 1157: Think Tank: EU close to signing off most important packaging regulation in decades
|
Apr 17, 2024 |
Episode 1156: PODCAST: Asia recycled polymers see slow 2023; legislations, waste management to shape future
|
Apr 17, 2024 |
Episode 1155: PODCAST: China PDH run rates to rebound from historical low in Q2
|
Apr 11, 2024 |
Episode 1154: Think Tank: Walls go up around the world against China chemicals exports
|
Apr 10, 2024 |
Episode 1153: April gear change eyed for Europe PE, PP ahead of ICIS World Polyolefins Conference in Vienna
|
Apr 09, 2024 |
Episode 1152: Think Tank logistics special: why fracturing global supply chains may benefit ISO tank container market
|
Apr 03, 2024 |
Episode 1151: 2024 Plastics Recycling Conference recap and key takeaways
|
Apr 02, 2024 |
Episode 1150: PODCAST: A Tale of Two Olefins - Diverging Trends in Asia's Olefins Market
|
Mar 27, 2024 |
Episode 1149: PODCAST: Asia continues to see healthy PVC supply as India launches ADD inquiry
|
Mar 27, 2024 |
Episode 1148: PODCAST: Asia Pacific's sustainability-related regulations complex, landscape remains fragmented
|
Mar 27, 2024 |
Episode 1147: PRC '24: PODCAST ICIS recycled plastics experts highlight key topics, trends for week ahead
|
Mar 26, 2024 |
Episode 1146: PODCAST: Oxo-alcohols and derivatives - March 2024
|
Mar 19, 2024 |
Episode 1145: Think Tank: Plastic recyclers need maximum protection as chronic overcapacity hits virgin markets
|
Mar 19, 2024 |
Episode 1144: Think Tank: Why stock markets soar yet chemicals slump
|
Mar 12, 2024 |
Episode 1143: Chinese Group III base oils grabbing market share of imports amid quality upgrading
|
Mar 12, 2024 |
Episode 1142: Asia and Europe BDO markets face contrasting supply conditions, but downstream demand remains subdued
|
Mar 08, 2024 |
Episode 1141: Think Tank: Indorama, BASF strategy shift could signal end of integrated European sites
|
Mar 05, 2024 |
Episode 1140: Technical grade urea demand on the rise as AdBlue sales grow
|
Mar 05, 2024 |
Episode 1139: Podcast-Europe, Africa, Turkey PE/PP March Outlook
|
Mar 04, 2024 |
Episode 1138: PODCAST: Tight supply sustained for Asia and Europe oxo-alcohols market in March
|
Mar 01, 2024 |
Episode 1137: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets mainly characterised by snug supply in February
|
Feb 29, 2024 |
Episode 1136: Think Tank: Antwerp Declaration shows chemicals CEOs mean business
|
Feb 27, 2024 |
Episode 1135: Europe methanol, acetic acid, PTA chain disrupted by Suez constraints
|
Feb 23, 2024 |
Episode 1134: PODCAST: Challenge of European PVC market supply-demand remains
|
Feb 21, 2024 |
Episode 1133: Think Tank: How Red Sea, Panama Canal troubles influence chemicals, LNG
|
Feb 21, 2024 |
Episode 1132: PODCAST: Asian olefins to see support amid tighter supply; Panama congestion persists
|
Feb 21, 2024 |
Episode 1131: Phosphates, ammonia markets on standby due to low demand
|
Feb 19, 2024 |
Episode 1130: PODCAST: Sustainability, "cautiously-optimistic" outlook among key takeaways at The Packaging Conference
|
Feb 16, 2024 |
Episode 1129: PODCAST: Asia R-PE, R-PET see slow 2023; legislations, waste management to shape future
|
Feb 15, 2024 |
Episode 1128: Think Tank: More trade barriers, regional isolation could protect Europe, US chemicals
|
Feb 13, 2024 |
Episode 1127: Podcast: Petcore Europe 2024 - key takeaways for the R-PET market
|
Feb 12, 2024 |
Episode 1126: Red Sea issues dominate; underlying demand yet to recover in the Europe phenol, acetone and derivatives markets
|
Feb 09, 2024 |
Episode 1125: Europe polyol imports to face various hurdles
|
Feb 06, 2024 |
Episode 1124: Think Tank: Saudi chemical producers under pressure as ethane price soars
|
Feb 06, 2024 |
Episode 1123: Red Sea effects provide impetus for shifting sentiment in Europe and US epoxy markets, amid margin struggles
|
Feb 05, 2024 |
Episode 1122: PODCAST: How waste management impacts plastic circularity
|
Feb 05, 2024 |
Episode 1121: PODCAST: China LPG Importers Navigating Global Risks
|
Feb 02, 2024 |
Episode 1120: PODCAST: Pre-holiday Asia petrochemicals mixed on cost pressures, bleak demand outlook
|
Jan 31, 2024 |
Episode 1119: PODCAST: Asia benzene sees crude support, pre-holiday restocking, derivative SM faces low demand
|
Jan 31, 2024 |
Episode 1118: Think Tank: UK distributors face higher costs, margin pressure from Red Sea disruption
|
Jan 30, 2024 |
Episode 1117: PODCAST: Asia ethylene sees pre-Lunar New Year restocking, PVC sentiment less optimistic
|
Jan 27, 2024 |
Episode 1116: Think Tank: How AI can help chemicals navigate Suez, Panama crises
|
Jan 24, 2024 |
Episode 1115: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets mostly sluggish into 2024
|
Jan 23, 2024 |
Episode 1114: Challenge of Asia PE market supply-demand remains
|
Jan 23, 2024 |
Episode 1113: Urea market advances despite decline in ammonia
|
Jan 22, 2024 |
Episode 1112: January WASDE report shows record corn production, uptick also for soybeans
|
Jan 19, 2024 |
Episode 1111: Asia PP to continue being weighed by oversupply in 2024
|
Jan 17, 2024 |
Episode 1110: Europe, Middle East PE/PP markets react to Red Sea in January
|
Jan 16, 2024 |
Episode 1109: Asia and Europe oxo-alcohols, plasticizers markets grapple with shipping issues
|
Jan 11, 2024 |
Episode 1108: Think Tank: Expect no end to downturn in 2024 as poor demand, overcapacity become entrenched
|
Jan 09, 2024 |
Episode 1107: China ACN demand growth to trail behind new capacity additions in 2024
|
Dec 25, 2023 |
Episode 1106: Fertilizers markets try to find demand for 2024
|
Dec 22, 2023 |
Episode 1105: PODCAST: European oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets winding down into year end, muted expectations for Q1
|
Dec 21, 2023 |
Episode 1104: Think Tank: Catalysts will enable decarbonized chemical supply chains
|
Dec 19, 2023 |
Episode 1103: China toluene, MX prices soft on seasonality; demand from oil blenders to emerge before CNY holiday
|
Dec 14, 2023 |
Episode 1102: Think Tank: Capacity equal to Europe’s entire 2023 ethylene demand could close by 2028
|
Dec 13, 2023 |
Episode 1101: China’s phenol/acetone capacity expands rapidly; Shandong liquidity rises
|
Dec 07, 2023 |
Episode 1100: PODCAST: How data can help chemicals towards a low carbon future
|
Dec 06, 2023 |
Episode 1099: PODCAST: Global Melamine market overview and outlook
|
Dec 05, 2023 |
Episode 1098: Think Tank: AI can help chemical companies tackle biggest pain points
|
Dec 05, 2023 |
Episode 1097: PODCAST: Global ACN markets likely to see prolonged downturn persist into 2024
|
Dec 05, 2023 |
Episode 1096: PODCAST: GCC petrochemical markets face challenges amid economic, geopolitical uncertainties
|
Nov 30, 2023 |
Episode 1095: Asia and Europe BDO face pessimistic future amid oversupply uncertainty
|
Nov 30, 2023 |
Episode 1094: Think Tank: COP28 flags need for regulatory tools such as CBAM
|
Nov 29, 2023 |
Episode 1093: Asia and Europe oxo-alcohols brace for weak demand in 2024
|
Nov 29, 2023 |
Episode 1092: PODCAST: Global MEG market overview
|
Nov 27, 2023 |
Episode 1091: Oxo-alcohols and derivatives podcast | November 2023
|
Nov 27, 2023 |
Episode 1090: China NBA and 2-EH markets to differ on different derivatives
|
Nov 22, 2023 |
Episode 1089: Think Tank: New ‘supermajors’ will dominate chemical industry
|
Nov 21, 2023 |
Episode 1088: Think Tank: China exports chemical price deflation
|
Nov 14, 2023 |
Episode 1087: November WASDE report brings forth higher corn and soybean production estimates
|
Nov 13, 2023 |
Episode 1086: Recycling outlooks and expectations ahead of ICIS' Recycled Polymers Conference 2023
|
Nov 13, 2023 |
Episode 1085: China gasoline, gasoil prices fall after rising in early November, demand-side support to be limited
|
Nov 13, 2023 |
Episode 1084: Europe acetone, phenol and derivative chain staggers to year end, with mixed outlook for 2024
|
Nov 10, 2023 |
Episode 1083: Think Tank: Huge pressure to close petrochemical plants as global overcapacity grows
|
Nov 07, 2023 |
Episode 1082: PODCAST: Asian MDI and adipic acid face bearish sentiment in Q4, downstream PU demand tepid
|
Nov 07, 2023 |
Episode 1081: Urea market struggles to find demand
|
Nov 03, 2023 |
Episode 1080: Answering FAQs from 'The Path to Globalization of Recycled Plastics' Webinar
|
Nov 02, 2023 |
Episode 1079: Think Tank: Era of rapid change heralds winners and losers; trough conditions to persist
|
Oct 31, 2023 |
Episode 1078: China VAM prices lose over CNY1,000/tonne in Oct on falling costs, new units
|
Oct 30, 2023 |
Episode 1077: Think Tank: Live from the 2023 ICIS Innovation Awards
|
Oct 27, 2023 |
Episode 1076: Podcast: Supply constraints and subdued demand in Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets
|
Oct 23, 2023 |
Episode 1075: Fakuma 2023 wrap-up: ABS, nylon and sustainability
|
Oct 23, 2023 |
Episode 1074: PODCAST: Asia ethylene term talks kick off in Kunming amid stalemate for November spot
|
Oct 20, 2023 |
Episode 1073: Limited positivity in PET outlook for Asia and Europe
|
Oct 19, 2023 |
Episode 1072: Think Tank: Europe petrochemicals face tough 2023/4, must think long-term
|
Oct 10, 2023 |
Episode 1071: Asia and Europe Propylene Brace for Upstream Volatility in Q4
|
Oct 10, 2023 |
Episode 1070: Recycled plastics: What is the distance between today and a sustainable future in South & Central America?
|
Oct 05, 2023 |
Episode 1069: PODCAST: Asia IPA supply to remain tight in Oct, demand remains uncertain
|
Oct 05, 2023 |
Episode 1068: Think Tank: Chemicals need leaders like Steve Jobs to reinvent industry
|
Oct 03, 2023 |
Episode 1067: TFI '23: Fertilizer market trend uncertain ahead of TFI conference
|
Oct 02, 2023 |
Episode 1066: ExxonMobil targets carbon-removal business growth, core competencies drive green focus
|
Sep 26, 2023 |
Episode 1065: Podcast: Struggling demand key topic at EPCA for Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives players
|
Sep 20, 2023 |
Episode 1064: Asia propylene market outlook, with impacts from the Asian Games in China
|
Sep 20, 2023 |
Episode 1063: Think Tank: Europe petrochemicals face another ‘Winter of Discontent’ despite better gas supply
|
Sep 19, 2023 |
Episode 1062: Think Tank: Net zero, global overcapacity create opportunities for chemicals M&A
|
Sep 15, 2023 |
Episode 1061: September WASDE report shows reduced yield for corn and soybeans
|
Sep 15, 2023 |
Episode 1060: PODCAST: Indonesia’s PE demand struggles, supply worries on high upstream costs and new capacities
|
Sep 15, 2023 |
Episode 1059: Industry contends with fundamental shift to global economy
|
Sep 06, 2023 |
Episode 1058: PODCAST: European oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets focus on demand and feedstock costs into the start of autumn
|
Aug 31, 2023 |
Episode 1057: US ethylene glycols market dynamics following EO disruptions
|
Aug 24, 2023 |
Episode 1056: US, Europe EO derivatives market dynamics could shift following EO deflagration
|
Aug 22, 2023 |
Episode 1055: Asia, Europe R-PET markets facing more challenges ahead of year end
|
Aug 22, 2023 |
Episode 1054: China’s urea exports at double of expectations
|
Aug 21, 2023 |
Episode 1053: China’s acetic acid hits year-to-date high on supply crunch
|
Aug 18, 2023 |
Episode 1052: Europe, US PET market continues to suffer from poor demand, LatAm PET gearing up for peak season
|
Aug 17, 2023 |
Episode 1051: Future of polyether polyols imports into Europe from Asia are mixed
|
Aug 07, 2023 |
Episode 1051: Future of polyether polyols imports into Europe from Asia are mixed
|
Aug 07, 2023 |
Episode 1050: PODCAST: SE Asia, India PVC demand picks up in July, some supply cuts expected in Q3
|
Aug 02, 2023 |
Episode 1049: PODCAST: Asia PET, R-PET see contrasting demand-supply dynamics, China bucks global trend
|
Aug 02, 2023 |
Episode 1048: Think Tank: What China’s economic malaise means for chemicals
|
Aug 01, 2023 |
Episode 1047: Europe July PE/PP podcast with John Richardson
|
Jul 31, 2023 |
Episode 1046: PODCAST: Global VAM demand muted by weak construction industry
|
Jul 28, 2023 |
Episode 1045: Global weak acetic acid consumption, shutdowns cause some tightness in Asia
|
Jul 28, 2023 |
Episode 1044: PODCAST: Europe, Asia oxo-alcohols and plasticizers spot markets quiet, demand outlooks vary
|
Jul 27, 2023 |
Episode 1043: Think Tank: Chemical industry must wake up to climate emergency
|
Jul 25, 2023 |
Episode 1042: Economic pressures amid the summer vacation season keeps Europe oxo alcohol and derivates markets subdued
|
Jul 24, 2023 |
Episode 1041: PODCAST: Asia acetic acid faces patchy demand, additional capacities, downstream etac sees better uptake
|
Jul 20, 2023 |
Episode 1040: Supply-Demand shows recovering, China's EVA rebounded in mid 2023
|
Jul 20, 2023 |
Episode 1039: Think Tank: Why some chemical companies still invest in Europe
|
Jul 18, 2023 |
Episode 1038: PODCAST: Regulation EU 2022/1616 impact on R-PET
|
Jul 17, 2023 |
Episode 1037: Europe PET and R-PET markets struggle through a tough summer period
|
Jul 14, 2023 |
Episode 1036: PODCAST: Asian methanol market challenged by increased supply, tepid demand in H1 2023
|
Jul 14, 2023 |
Episode 1035: PODCAST: Thailand's PE market struggles with slow demand, additional supply expected in coming months
|
Jul 13, 2023 |
Episode 1034: Think Tank: Falling chemical prices signal switch from inflation to deflation
|
Jul 12, 2023 |
Episode 1033: PODCAST: Asia isocyanates to see sufficient supply in H2 2023, demand to stay weaker than expected
|
Jul 11, 2023 |
Episode 1032: Ammonia, phosphates prices settled at a decrease as demand weakens
|
Jul 10, 2023 |
Episode 1031: Global ACN outlook bearish as macroeconomic concerns mount
|
Jul 07, 2023 |
Episode 1030: Think Tank: Distributor DKSH sees slowdown in demand; turning point possible Q4 ‘23/Q1 ‘24
|
Jul 07, 2023 |
Episode 1029: Think Tank: Global cracker rates fall amid falling volumes, rising supply
|
Jun 29, 2023 |
Episode 1028: Global potash market reacts to surprise Chinese contract settlement
|
Jun 28, 2023 |
Episode 1027: June gloom for PE, PP in Europe & Turkey, market mulls new Poland plant and election
|
Jun 27, 2023 |
Episode 1026: Asian supply rising, challenging PE profits maintained in H2
|
Jun 27, 2023 |
Episode 1025: Weak demand and long supply keeps oxo alcohol and derivatives markets sluggish
|
Jun 26, 2023 |
Episode 1024: PODCAST: Asian base oils face languishing demand amid oversupply
|
Jun 23, 2023 |
Episode 1023: Europe acetone, phenol and derivative chain depressed in Q2 , outlook muted
|
Jun 22, 2023 |
Episode 1022: Think Tank: Europe PE, PP panic confirm persistent demand collapse
|
Jun 22, 2023 |
Episode 1021: Stability returns to urea market, but relief expected to be short-term
|
Jun 21, 2023 |
Episode 1020: China NBA to suffer from low margins on higher supply, weaker demand
|
Jun 21, 2023 |
Episode 1019: PODCAST: Global MEG market overshadowed by poor demand
|
Jun 20, 2023 |
Episode 1018: EU crude MDI availability bolstered by imports from Asia
|
Jun 20, 2023 |
Episode 1017: EU crude MDI availability bolstered by imports from Asia
|
Jun 20, 2023 |
Episode 1016: Driving season to boost ETBE demand, producers track volatile bioethanol
|
Jun 20, 2023 |
Episode 1015: PODCAST: US, Europe recycling markets face tough summer period
|
Jun 19, 2023 |
Episode 1014: PODCAST: Asia capro sees limited support from nylon in Q3
|
Jun 14, 2023 |
Episode 1013: Think Tank: China, energy transition spur volatility in oil, chemical markets
|
Jun 13, 2023 |
Episode 1012: PODCAST: China PVC may be impacted by US ban
|
Jun 13, 2023 |
Episode 1011: China acetone supply to remain tight, demand to be closely monitored
|
Jun 12, 2023 |
Episode 1010: Think Tank: PFA conflict flags existential questions for chemical industry
|
Jun 06, 2023 |
Episode 1009: FTC panel discussion exposes intricacies of plastics recycling and consumer understanding
|
Jun 02, 2023 |
Episode 1008: PODCAST: Asian C3 sees losses on the back of limited PP support
|
Jun 01, 2023 |
Episode 1007: Think Tank: Demand flops in chemical markets around the world, outlook gloomy
|
May 30, 2023 |
Episode 1006: Fertilizer price outlook weak for H2 2023 as supply to outpace demand
|
May 30, 2023 |
Episode 1005: Think Tank: Rampant China chemicals overcapacity could rebalance by 2024/5
|
May 25, 2023 |
Episode 1004: Sluggish demand persists in Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets
|
May 25, 2023 |
Episode 1003: Key recycling messages from PRSE 2023
|
May 19, 2023 |
Episode 1002: Packaging & PP demand debrief after 'bellwether' Interpack trade fair
|
May 18, 2023 |
Episode 1001: Fertilizer markets struggle to find footing ahead of IFA conference
|
May 17, 2023 |
Episode 1000: Think Tank: Chemical distributors no longer so insulated from economic pressures
|
May 16, 2023 |
Episode 999: PE, PP face knock-on effect of China's disappointing recovery in Africa, Europe
|
May 15, 2023 |
Episode 998: Think Tank: AI, digitalization can help chemical industry on road to decarbonization
|
May 09, 2023 |
Episode 997: Think Tank: Chemical recycling under threat, needs more investment
|
May 04, 2023 |
Episode 996: PODCAST: Asia recycled polymers May outlook upbeat on restocking demand
|
May 02, 2023 |
Episode 995: ICIS at PRSE 2023: The topics our experts are excited about
|
Apr 28, 2023 |
Episode 994: PODCAST: Sluggish demand and activity ongoing in European oxo-alcohols & derivatives markets
|
Apr 27, 2023 |
Episode 993: Increase in urea prices in the US boosts values globally, but outlook still fragile
|
Apr 26, 2023 |
Episode 992: Asia polyolefins face lower margins amid surge in new capacities
|
Apr 25, 2023 |
Episode 991: Think Tank: Chemical markets plagued by low demand; focus on future bright spots
|
Apr 25, 2023 |
Episode 990: Europe/Turkey PE/PP April review and May outlook
|
Apr 25, 2023 |
Episode 989: Europe and US epoxy markets remain bearish into April, clouds to persist in tough climate
|
Apr 25, 2023 |
Episode 988: PODCAST: ACN demand in the doldrums globally, challenging market conditions
|
Apr 19, 2023 |
Episode 987: Think Tank: Chemical industry growth may detach from GDP, link to zero carbon
|
Apr 18, 2023 |
Episode 986: PODCAST: China BD facing poor end-user demand, supply to tighten in H2 April
|
Apr 17, 2023 |
Episode 985: MTBE Trade Flow between Northeast Asia and Europe stopped as 2023 started
|
Apr 13, 2023 |
Episode 984: China’s coastal methanol pressured by rising supply, sluggish demand
|
Apr 11, 2023 |
Episode 983: Optimism, oversupply, chem recycling push - top takeaways from ICIS World Polyolefins 2023
|
Apr 06, 2023 |
Episode 983: PODCAST: Asia glycerine to see more interest for May shipments on expected rebound in China in H2
|
Apr 06, 2023 |
Episode 982: Think Tank: Europe LNG supplies break records, but cold winter could see prices soar
|
Apr 04, 2023 |
Episode 981: Soda ash market approaches another potential tipping point
|
Mar 30, 2023 |
Episode 980: Soft MEK pricing across regions on weak consumption
|
Mar 29, 2023 |
Episode 979: Think Tank: Gas surcharges start to fall away as European prices collapse
|
Mar 28, 2023 |
Episode 978: PODCAST: Global steady to soft IPA demand limiting impact of acetone constraints
|
Mar 28, 2023 |
Episode 977: PODCAST: Driving season to provide boost to base oils demand entering second quarter
|
Mar 24, 2023 |
Episode 976: PODCAST: Asia, Middle East PS demand stays tepid, amid competitive imports and feedstock volatility
|
Mar 23, 2023 |
Episode 975: Think Tank: Plunging shipping rates point to normalising global logistics, Europe under pressure
|
Mar 22, 2023 |
Episode 974: PODCAST: Legislation supports Asia recycling, but challenges persist
|
Mar 22, 2023 |
Episode 973: Urea prices to keep declining until producers plan temporary shutdowns
|
Mar 21, 2023 |
Episode 972: PODCAST: Subdued spot trading activity in Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets
|
Mar 20, 2023 |
Episode 971: PODCAST: Asian PP markets grapple with increased supply, lower-than-expected demand in 2023
|
Mar 20, 2023 |
Episode 970: Think Tank: US bank run could herald tougher lending conditions for chemicals
|
Mar 14, 2023 |
Episode 969: PODCAST: China's Two Sessions lend support for Asia olefins market outlook
|
Mar 14, 2023 |
Episode 968: ICIS PET Value Chain Conference key takeaways
|
Mar 13, 2023 |
Episode 967: PODCAST: Global melamine demand remains weak, will it improve in the second quarter?
|
Mar 10, 2023 |
Episode 966: Several key market trends to be discussed at 2023 Plastics Recycling Conference
|
Mar 07, 2023 |
Episode 965: Think Tank: China to add record-breaking chemicals capacity in 2023, global markets beware
|
Mar 07, 2023 |
Episode 964: PODCAST: Asian, Mideast and Europe TDI markets see tepid demand as weak economic factors weigh on foam consumption
|
Mar 01, 2023 |
Episode 963: Bearish sentiment persists for urea as India surprises with wide shipment window
|
Mar 01, 2023 |
Episode 962: PODCAST: Pakistan's financial woes disrupt petrochemical demand
|
Mar 01, 2023 |
Episode 961: Think Tank - Concerns for energy supplies to remain prevalent to winter 2023
|
Feb 28, 2023 |
Episode 960: China’s base oils demand to remain firm in March
|
Feb 28, 2023 |
Episode 959: Global ACN demand below average but shows signs of life as market finds balance
|
Feb 22, 2023 |
Episode 958: Weak MEK demand continues across regions, Asia under pressure from tight supply
|
Feb 21, 2023 |
Episode 957: Asia IPA impacted by feedstock acetone tightness, Europe and US largely unaffected
|
Feb 21, 2023 |
Episode 956: Think Tank: Chemicals to benefit as global “green war” gets underway
|
Feb 21, 2023 |
Episode 955: PODCAST: Europe's oxo-alcohols value chain cautiously optimistic despite continued demand uncertainty
|
Feb 20, 2023 |
Episode 954: Poor downstream demand weighs on polyols and isocyanates markets
|
Feb 16, 2023 |
Episode 953: China PE demand recovery weaker than expected
|
Feb 16, 2023 |
Episode 952: Think Tank: China economy, chemicals fail to bounce back
|
Feb 15, 2023 |
Episode 951: PODCAST: US Currency Shortage in Pakistan Curbs Demand for Recycled Polymers in Asia
|
Feb 14, 2023 |
Episode 950: February WASDE report shows higher stocks as fertilizer markets eagerly await spring
|
Feb 10, 2023 |
Episode 949: Q1 2023 global plasticizers outlook
|
Feb 08, 2023 |
Episode 948: Think Tank: Start of year chemicals uptick may be a false dawn
|
Feb 07, 2023 |
Episode 947: Europe PET & R-PET face major market-changing regulatory challenges
|
Feb 06, 2023 |
Episode 946: Europe acetone, phenol and derivative chain sentiment slightly more positive, but will it last?
|
Feb 03, 2023 |
Episode 945: Think Tank: Digital marketplaces reach tipping point as tech-savvy generation takes over chemicals
|
Feb 01, 2023 |
Episode 944: PODCAST: Adipic acid demand for Europe to remain bearish in line with bigger economic picture
|
Jan 30, 2023 |
Episode 943: PODCAST: Mild recession likely in US as economic headwinds show signs of shifting
|
Jan 27, 2023 |
Episode 942: Nitrogen fertilizer prices nosedive as buyers go missing
|
Jan 27, 2023 |
Episode 941: Global base oils market sleepwalking into sanctions
|
Jan 25, 2023 |
Episode 940: US and European ACN markets feel the pressure in Q1
|
Jan 25, 2023 |
Episode 939: Think Tank: Europe MMA stirs as low gas prices reawaken petrochemicals
|
Jan 24, 2023 |
Episode 938: PODCAST: Supply outpaces demand in Europe oxo-alcohols & derivatives markets
|
Jan 23, 2023 |
Episode 937: Global MEK demand weak, outlook unclear
|
Jan 20, 2023 |
Episode 936: PODCAST: Challenges and Opportunities in the 2023 Asia Petrochemical Markets
|
Jan 20, 2023 |
Episode 935: US and Asia IPA demand weak as 2023 starts, Europe demand healthy
|
Jan 18, 2023 |
Episode 934: EU chemicals may lose free carbon credits, double costs, under CBAM legislation
|
Jan 17, 2023 |
Episode 933: Europe PE/PP analytical 2023 outlook
|
Jan 17, 2023 |
Episode 932: China’s MTBE export market to remain active in 2023 amid oversupply exists
|
Jan 12, 2023 |
Episode 931: PODCAST: Asia's fatty acids market expected to recover in Feb, after Lunar New Year lull
|
Jan 11, 2023 |
Episode 930: Think Tank: Lower gas prices not yet stimulating chemicals, fertilizers
|
Jan 10, 2023 |
Episode 929: Tight supply drives DEG market in 2022
|
Dec 30, 2022 |
Episode 928: China’s propylene industry chain tends to be integrated amid shrinking margins
|
Dec 28, 2022 |
Episode 927: PODCAST: 2023 Outlook for US PET, R-PET shows strength in sustainable packaging trends
|
Dec 22, 2022 |
Episode 926: ICIS Cross Commodity Podcast: How will energy crisis affect fertilizers, agriculture, chemicals in '23?
|
Dec 22, 2022 |
Episode 925: European ACN and feedstocks outlook banging the “uncertainty” drum
|
Dec 21, 2022 |
Episode 924: 2023 to start with uncertainty for all fertilizer products globally
|
Dec 20, 2022 |
Episode 923: PODCAST: Uncertainty and weak demand linger on in European oxo-alcohols & derivatives markets
|
Dec 19, 2022 |
Episode 922: Think Tank: Europe chemicals suffer lowest operating rate since 2008, global industry in doldrums
|
Dec 14, 2022 |
Episode 921: Podcast: Global R-PET market in review and 2023 outlook
|
Dec 12, 2022 |
Episode 920: China to dominate the rebound of Asia polyolefin demand for 2023 – ICIS analysts
|
Dec 08, 2022 |
Episode 919: PODCAST: Global ACN slows down in year-end, difficult times going into early 2023
|
Dec 08, 2022 |
Episode 918: Think Tank: Ban on Russian refined products will hurt Europe more than oil restrictions
|
Dec 07, 2022 |
Episode 917: China's PP capacity to expand in 2023, facing uncertainties due to policies and economy
|
Dec 07, 2022 |
Episode 916: Continued capacity expansion shifts China’s SM market
|
Dec 01, 2022 |
Episode 915: Think Tank: High gas prices, shortages here to stay, Europe chemicals must adapt
|
Nov 29, 2022 |
Episode 914: Oversupply, lack of demand to keep urea prices soft
|
Nov 25, 2022 |
Episode 913: China’s BDO prices fall to two-year low on supply-demand imbalance
|
Nov 24, 2022 |
Episode 912: PODCAST: China chemicals demand outlook poor on scheduled shutdowns, pandemic policies
|
Nov 22, 2022 |
Episode 911: Podcast: Europe and US epoxy markets face demand headwinds and import pressure
|
Nov 21, 2022 |
Episode 910: PODCAST: Europe's oxo-alcohols value chain faces ongoing weak demand and uncertainty
|
Nov 21, 2022 |
Episode 909: Sustainable development may create new growth space for petrochemical industry
|
Nov 18, 2022 |
Episode 908: PODCAST: Macroeconomics prove challenging for global chems in 2023 although some bright spots remain
|
Nov 16, 2022 |
Episode 907: PODCAST: Asia, Mideast base oils outlook in H1 2023 - increased supply to be balanced by demand recovery
|
Nov 16, 2022 |
Episode 906: Think Tank: Europe chemicals return to 2008/9, must switch swiftly to low carbon future
|
Nov 15, 2022 |
Episode 905: November WASDE projecting slight increase in US corn and soybean production
|
Nov 14, 2022 |
Episode 904: Global PET under pressure as excess supply looks for a home
|
Nov 11, 2022 |
Episode 903: China's EVA Producers overhaul plants amid price routs
|
Nov 11, 2022 |
Episode 902: Think Tank: COP27 highlights chemical sector's duty for swift action
|
Nov 08, 2022 |
Episode 901: Asia IPA tight despite weak demand also seen in Europe and US
|
Nov 08, 2022 |
Episode 900: PODCAST: India's PVC market sees bearish sentiment, weak demand
|
Nov 07, 2022 |
Episode 899: Podcast: Asia PX recovers, faces upcoming capacity additions
|
Nov 07, 2022 |
Episode 898: Think Tank: US PE, PP to suffer falling margins amid new capacity wave, tepid global demand
|
Nov 04, 2022 |
Episode 897: Weak MEK demand across Europe and Asia, previous short supply supporting US demand
|
Nov 03, 2022 |
Episode 896: PODCAST: K Fair sources see sharp drop in automotive, construction demand, pessimistic outlook
|
Nov 03, 2022 |
Episode 896: K Fair '22 less gloomy than expected but pessimism clear for Europe PE, PP, EVA, PET
|
Nov 03, 2022 |
Episode 895: PODCAST: Asia PC demand remains persistently weak
|
Nov 02, 2022 |
Episode 894: Freight costs key for Chilean sulphuric acid annual contract talks
|
Nov 01, 2022 |
Episode 893: China benzene supply seen rising amid weaker demand
|
Nov 01, 2022 |
Episode 892: PODCAST: Global ACN faces headwinds amid bearish economic outlook
|
Oct 28, 2022 |
Episode 892: Europe and Asia R-PET market takeaways from K Fair 2022
|
Oct 28, 2022 |
Episode 891: China’s costal methanol prices firm on short supply, MTO run rates to remain low
|
Oct 28, 2022 |
Episode 890: Think Tank: Global chemicals loses China as engine of demand growth
|
Oct 25, 2022 |
Episode 889: PODCAST: Highlights of PackExpo 2022 in Chicago, IL
|
Oct 24, 2022 |
Episode 888: PODCAST: balanced-to-lengthy supply and subdued demand in Europe oxo-alcohols chain
|
Oct 21, 2022 |
Episode 887: PODCAST: Q4 Global MEG demand outlook conservative
|
Oct 20, 2022 |
Episode 886: Think Tank: Crisis worst in living memory, plan for a more complex world
|
Oct 18, 2022 |
Episode 885: October WASDE report shows drop in US corn and soybean production
|
Oct 14, 2022 |
Episode 884: PODCAST: Europe PET, PTA, PX, MEG struggle with high costs, low demand post-EPCA and pre-Kfair
|
Oct 13, 2022 |
Episode 883: Europe export base oils prices crash in early Q4, domestic market yet to respond
|
Oct 13, 2022 |
Episode 882: Persistent COVID caps PE demand recovery, domestic market weaker than import after holiday
|
Oct 13, 2022 |
Episode 881: PODCAST: EPCA '22: European producers focus on surviving winter post-conference
|
Oct 12, 2022 |
Episode 880: PODCAST: Sustainability dominates EPCA agenda, but industry progress slow
|
Oct 11, 2022 |
Episode 879: Europe R-PET faces tough challenges for Q4 and beyond
|
Oct 06, 2022 |
Episode 878: Think Tank: Europe petrochemicals face ‘winter of discontent’
|
Oct 04, 2022 |
Episode 877: European ACN demand low, natural gas and winter weather growing concern
|
Sep 30, 2022 |
Episode 876: Europe, Turkey, Africa PE/PP October 2022 outlook
|
Sep 29, 2022 |
Episode 875: PODCAST: Europe acetone, phenol and derivative chain faces challenging times
|
Sep 29, 2022 |
Episode 874: Pre-EPCA oxo-alcohols chain podcast, demand concerns and energy remain front and centre
|
Sep 29, 2022 |
Episode 873: Think Tank: China polymer markets ‘worst in 25 years’
|
Sep 27, 2022 |