Industry: Polyolefins

At FlexPO+ 2022 (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Richard Thomas, Senior Manager of Strategy and Business Development at TotalEnergies US, shared insights on the evolving polypropylene (PP) market during the polyethylene and polypropylene panel moderated by Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Chemical Market Resources. While new PP capacity was not being added in the […]

The global chemical industry experienced a rapid, albeit unstable, recovery in 2021, with stabilization anticipated in 2022.

In the December 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted major global developments, including Borouge’s $6.2B expansion in the UAE, ICE’s launch of Asia ethylene futures, and trade policy shifts in Brazil. We covered rising concerns in the U.S. fertilizer sector, global economic recovery trends, and surging momentum in circular economy initiatives—from recycled […]

In the November 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we explored industry highlights including Dow’s $10B net-zero expansion in Alberta, ExxonMobil’s investment in China, Milliken’s acquisition of Encapsys, and partnerships like Bazan with UBQ and Dow with Gunvor for circular plastics. ADI also shared recent consulting insights on pyrolysis oil pricing, plant site selection, […]

In the October 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we spotlighted key developments in sustainability, recycling, and petrochemical investments. This issue highlighted ExxonMobil’s upcoming advanced plastic recycling plant, Dow’s major decarbonization and pyrolysis investments, and Nestlé’s partnership with Yes Recycling for hard-to-recycle plastics. We also cover Clover Sonoma’s launch of PCR milk jugs, TotalEnergies […]

ADI research indicates COVID-19 impacted plastics and petrochemicals via increased protective equipment usage, reduced recycling due to bans and fear, policy/regulatory delays, and innovation slowdowns.

Global crude oil prices have declined due to increased US shale production and doubts about OPEC’s commitment, while US ethane demand is set to rise significantly with new crackers and exports. This divergence suggests weaker crude oil prices but stronger ethane prices in the near future.

In the March 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we explored key developments shaping the global petrochemicals and sustainability landscape. Waste plastic pyrolysis is at a turning point as demand for high-quality oil surges, while petrochemical plants in Texas begin recovering from severe winter disruptions, causing price spikes. We highlighted Saudi Arabia’s approval of […]

At the 2021 webinar during the SPE International Polyolefins Conference, Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, discussed how plastic recycling had evolved in the wake of COVID‑19. ADI Chemical Market Resources (CMR), which had been part of ADI Analytics since late 2017, highlighted key industry shifts, emerging challenges, and the innovations that were driving a […]

In the August 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we discussed how global chemical companies increasingly faced ESG pressures amidst a mixed 2020 economic outlook. This featured a forecasted GDP contraction but a late Q2 recovery in auto sales and PMI. Europe saw plastic recycling and green hydrogen collaborations, while the Americas had an […]

In the June 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we explored how the global chemical and petrochemical industries are adapting to the ongoing economic downturn driven by COVID-19. Highlights included major polypropylene and recycling investments, delayed project timelines due to demand uncertainty, and sustainability-focused innovations such as bio-based films and electrified steam cracking. Key […]

Hot melt adhesives (HMAs) are 100% solid thermoplastic polymer-based formulations. They are typically are applied hot at their softening temperature and allowed to solidify by cooling to room temperature to provide necessary adhesion between two different materials. Once applied and brought in contact with the second surface, they solidify to a physical state that possesses […]