Industry: Specialty chemicals

At the 2025 ADI Forum, Rob Helwick, CEO & President, Meridian Chemicals, and Anahita Khanlari, Solution Marketing Director, AspenTech, joined moderator Panuswee Dwivedi, Project Manager, ADI Analytics. The group participated in the Specialty chemicals panel. Discussion revolved around how the specialty chemicals market was experiencing significant shifts driven by regional demand changes, such as Asia-Pacific’s […]

At the 2025 ADI Forum, Tom Ambrose, Co-Founder & Partner, Black Bay Partners, and Chris Hogan, MD, KeyBanc Capital Markets joined Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics for the investor panel on chemicals day. The private equity (PE) landscape remained resilient despite volatility from high interest rates. There was strong fundraising and ample capital ready for […]

ADI released its 2025 outlook for the future of chemicals in the industry. Piercen Hoekstra, Analyst, ADI Analytics, highlighted recovery amid supply chain improvements and rising demand for specialty chemicals in energy storage, semiconductors, and healthcare. The growth of electric vehicles had further driven investments in battery materials and advanced coatings. As a result, companies […]

At the 2023 ADI Forum, Uday Turaga of ADI Analytics noted that despite overall chemical industry commoditization, specialty chemicals are achieving higher returns by differentiating grades and tailoring products for specific applications, a trend evident even in mature segments like PVC and polyethylene.

At the 2022 FlexPO+, Uday Turaga (ADI Analytics) highlighted that specialty chemicals consistently yield higher long-term returns, and even in commoditized markets, product differentiation through tailored solutions can achieve significant price premiums.

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 […]

Resilience through innovation and strategic restructuring is laying the groundwork for a recovery in the chemicals industry. As companies pivot toward high-growth markets and adapt to global challenges, 2025 is expected to bring renewed optimism. Key trends to watch in 2025 include: The rest of this article is available to ADI Plus Essential subscribers. ADI […]

In the February 2025 edition of the ADI newsletter, we noted how the oil market faced potential oversupply due to strong non-OPEC production. In contrast, the U.S. midstream sector was poised for growth, driven by increasing hydrocarbon exports and the development of new infrastructure. Global LNG prices were expected to rise due to strong demand, […]

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PTT GC is strategically shifting its investment priorities from base chemicals to high-value specialty products while committing significant capital to decarbonization and leveraging North American talent for specialized growth.

In the January 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted the launch of FlexPO+ Digital Conversations and reviewed global economic recovery trends post-COVID-19. This issue also covered major industry developments, including new U.S. sanctions on Iranian petrochemical trade, major contracts like Inter Pipeline’s selection of Worley, and Air Products’ new supply deal in […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, David Austgen, CEO, BioVeritas, and Steve Brown, President, Chemstations joined Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics. They held a discussion on key applications and market trends for specialty chemicals. BioVeritas produces bio-based carboxylic acids from food waste for “clean label” food markets. Chemstations, now part of DataCor, provides process simulation software […]