Episode 1501: Think Tank: Europe chemicals in perfect storm, action needed now before it is too late: INEOS
BARCELONA (ICIS)--Europe’s petrochemical industry is in steep decline and the region risks losing access to locally-produced critical raw materials unless stronger, faster action is taken by political leaders and regulators.Increasing reliance in Europe on imported critical raw materials for healthcare, defence and industrial value chainsEurope chemicals faces existential threatMiddle East war gave temporary uplift in Europe, but now imports flowing from other regionsINEOS mothballing UK plants due to sky-high energy costsINEOS Project One expected online towards the end of 2027Little support and tough permitting environment in EuropeMuch stronger protection needed from unfair imports, including possible global or regional import quotasCreate fewer but stronger regional leadersIn this ICIS Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews Rob Ingram, CEO of INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe, presdient of Plastics Europe and chairman of Petrochemcials Europe.
30 Sept 2026
Episode 1500: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols, derivatives markets' cost uncertainty persists as 2027 contract discussions begin
LONDON (ICIS)--Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets continue to face high cost uncertainty and volatility as Q4 beckons. Sentiment in the market remains widely mixed after a subdued start to the autumn on the purchasing side. As 2027 contract discussions commence, there is a renewed focus on sourcing origin, particularly for products which were more exposed to Middle East origin export constraints this year, as well as the close attention being paid to anti dumping duty investigations still ongoing in some cases.Glycol ethers editor Cameron Birch speaks to oxo-alcohols and butyl acetate editor Marion Boakye and acrylate esters editor Mathew Jolin-Beech about current market conditions and expectations for the near future.
29 Sept 2026
Episode 1499: Think Tank: BASF merger with Evonik could create integrated regional leader
BARCELONA (ICIS)--As Europe’s chemical industry battles for survival, a BASF tie up with Evonik could form a regional leader capable of competing in a chronically oversupplied global market.Complementary portfolios could create integrated championRegional leaders offer scale and broader market resilienceLocal-for-local manufacturing is replacing globalisationEuropean capacity closures reflect severe cost disadvantagesGlobal overcapacity may keep worsening through 2028Political support remains essential for Europe’s chemical industry survivalIn this Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews ICIS Insight Editor Tom Brown and Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting.
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