Virtual Petrochemicals Seminar

October 5, 2020
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CET

Online

Free

How are the petrochemical markets coping with the turmoil in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, OPEC oversupply, the crude oil price war and subsequent collapse alongside continued structural shifts as the industry responds to climate initiatives?

Join our editors and analysts for an informative virtual seminar during EPCA as they connect the dots between downstream petrochemical products and their feedstocks and take a comprehensive view of emerging trends in geopolitics, macroeconomics and global markets.

The International Maritime Organization’s response to climate change in the shape of tighter sulfur emissions limits came into force at the start of 2020 with implications for the energy complex and petrochemicals, driving a move to lighter cracking and a rethinking of the feedstock slate.

Early trade routes for the new supply from North America following the region’s repositioning as a major exporter of polymers were disrupted by tariffs and protectionism before the US-China trade deal signalled renewed arbitrage opportunities and China’s increasing self-sufficiency. Where will new supply find a home in this increasingly challenging and uncertain operating environment?

Burgeoning environmental consciousness in relation to climate change and plastics use continues apace with Europe leading legislative efforts and 2025 commitments refocusing company strategy.

Brand-owners, governments and petrochemical producers are at the forefront of a global sea change, setting targets and taking voluntary measures to increase plastics recycling, including banning single-use plastics and overhauling packaging design.

Speakers

Shelley Kerr

Global Head of Petrochemicals Markets
S&P Global Platts

Anna Crowley

Editorial Director, EMEA Petrochemicals
S&P Global Platts

Philip Reeder

Managing Editor, Aromatics
S&P Global Platts

Benjamin Brooks

Global Lead, Recycled Plastics
S&P Global Platts

Michael Mccafferty

Lead Analyst, Petrochemicals
S&P Global Platts

Kristen Hays

Global Lead, Polymers
S&P Global Platts

Agenda

Market Insight: Making Sense of a Volatile Landscape – Chemicals, Coronavirus and Oversupply

Olefins: The interaction between feedstock volatility, refinery output and on-purpose technology driving supply

COVID-19 and its impact on refinery operations, feedstocks pricing and cracker operations
Review of the upstream supply picture amid lower crude prices
Overview of upcoming olefin projects in North America and Asia
Volatility amid feedstock switching: how the co-product supply deficit is filled
European petrochemicals landscape in a low crude environment
Ethylene and propylene fundamentals and price outlook in the wake of COVID-19

Aromatics and methanol: Reshaping supply routes in a challenging demand environment

Convergence of chemicals and road fuels share of crude oil demand
Current trends in gasoline blending and the impact of travel restrictions on aromatics
Supply length as demand plummets: US capacity build-out versus China self-sufficiency
Will growth in PET resin and polyester keep pace with feedstock supply?
Global volume trends: is the spot market gaining momentum?

Polymers: US exports heighten global margin pressure

Review of polyethylene and polypropylene expansions globally
Regional polyethylene and polypropylene demand overview
Impact of recycling on polymer demand in the short and longer term
The rising flow of US-sourced polyethylene exports

Recycled plastics: Market evolution in the face of fast changing legislation and social pressure

How is Europe going to meet its 2025 commitments?
Commoditization of global recycled plastics markets – trade flows, standardization, transparency
What to do with all the waste: developed countries tackle unwanted waste following export ban

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