Industry: Chemicals & Plastics

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global polypropylene (PP) market, covering homopolymers and copolymers used across diverse industries including food packaging, automotive, healthcare, and electronics. The study explores PP’s polymerization technologies, additive systems, and compounding trends that enhance its mechanical and thermal performance. With global PP production exceeding 85 […]

In the May 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted the continued global economic weakness in Q2 2020, with GDP forecasted to shrink 3% and auto sales and PMIs down across most regions. It covered rising demand for hot melt adhesives and insights from ADI’s petrochemical webinar on navigating COVID-19. Industry updates include […]

In the April 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted key developments in the global chemical industry amid economic challenges from the coronavirus. Notable projects included Shintech’s ethylene plant in Louisiana, Dow’s capacity expansion, and P&G’s push for recycled plastics in Europe. Asia-Pacific saw a new PO-SM plant JV between LyondellBasell and Sinopec, […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources has completed an in-depth strategic analysis of the EPR (ethylene propylene rubber) and EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) markets—versatile synthetic rubbers widely used in automotive, roofing, wire and cable, and industrial goods. The study examines the unique properties of EPR and EPDM, including weathering resistance, flexibility, and high filler tolerance, as […]

At the 2020 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Moji Karimi, CEO & Co-Founder, Cemvita Factory, and Nancy Herrington, Managing Director, Nitco Inc, joined Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics for a digital panel on innovation, recycling, and sustainability. Key topics included digital automation, CO2 utilization, business processes, and commercialization strategies. The themes revolved around […]

In the 2020 Digital Sessions, Bob Maughon, EVP of SABIC, joins Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, for a deep dive into the evolving chemical industry. They explore the lasting impact of COVID‑19, the growing role of sustainability in business strategy, and the innovations shaping the industry’s future.

In the 2020 FlexPO+ digital session, Dhaval Shah, GM of Corporate Technology & Innovation at SABIC, and Bob Bauman, President of Polymer Consulting, joined Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, for a dynamic discussion. They delved into the shifting landscape of the chemical industry, examining the impact of the shale gas revolution, volatile oil prices, […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Gregory Dolan, CEO, Methanol Institute, discussed the comparative cost efficiency of methanol and Fischer-Tropsch (FT) processes for gas-to-liquids production. While large FT projects in regions like Qatar are significantly larger than methanol plants, methanol production offers greater adaptability to various gas feedstocks. The investment for a mega methanol plant producing […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Gregory Dolan, CEO, Methanol Institute, discussed the growing significance of methanol in the global energy landscape. Despite historical concerns about toxicity and handling, innovations, such as Li Shufu’s methanol-powered taxis in China, demonstrate its safe integration into transportation. With 20,000 such taxis operating in China, methanol is emerging as a […]

During the 2020 ADI Forum, Gregory Dolan, CEO, Methanol Institute, highlighted the thriving U.S. methanol industry, fueled by significant investments that are creating jobs and stimulating economic growth. A single large-scale methanol plant, capable of producing 4,000 tons daily, can lead to a $1.1 billion investment, thousands of jobs, and billions more in economic impact. […]

At the 2020 ADI Forum, ADI Analytics’ annual oil and gas conference, Panuswee Dwivedi, Analyst, ADI Analytics, discussed how sustainability is influencing the demand for plastics. Despite increasing efforts to reduce plastic consumption, its crucial role across modern industries persists, from enhancing fuel efficiency in vehicles to improving the durability of boats and enabling innovation […]

At the 2020 ADI Forum, Horace Hobbs, Chief Economist, Phillips 66, discussed the oil industry’s strategic shift toward chemicals as fuel demand decreases, leading to the transformation of refineries into petrochemical hubs. Companies like Reliance are planning to convert refineries to produce olefins and aromatics instead of conventional fuels, a trend particularly relevant in resource-rich […]