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.
Global Head of Petrochemicals Markets
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Editorial Director, EMEA Petrochemicals
S&P Global Platts
Managing Editor, Aromatics
S&P Global Platts
Global Lead, Recycled Plastics
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Lead Analyst, Petrochemicals
S&P Global Platts
Global Lead, Polymers
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Recycled plastics: Market evolution in the face of fast changing legislation and social pressure
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