Industry: Specialty chemicals

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 […]

In the February 2021 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we explored the evolving dynamics of plastics, petrochemicals, and sustainability in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This issue highlighted key industry trends such as the shift in plastic recycling, as presented by Uday Turaga at the 2021 SPE Polyolefins Conference, and major investments by […]

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 […]

In the November 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted key developments shaping the global chemical industry amidst continued COVID-19 disruptions. This issue featured our exclusive FlexPO+ Digital Conversation with Bob Maughon of SABIC, where we explored the industry’s evolving approach to sustainability and technology. We also examined the economic rebound signs, anticipated […]

In the October 2020 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we examined why digital transformation in the chemical industry has remained evolutionary rather than revolutionary, highlighting key structural and operational barriers. Alongside this, we provided economic updates with a focus on global GDP and industry performance indicators. The issue also features major sustainability moves—from LyondellBasell’s […]

Watch this insightful webinar on petrochemicals and plastics with Uday Turaga, CEO of ADI Analytics, as part of the Oil and Gas in the Perfect Storm series in 2020. He explored key industry challenges, market shifts, and the evolving role of petrochemicals in the future of energy.

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 […]

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, […]

At the 2020 ADI Forum, John Staebel, Director of North America Feedstocks at LyondellBasell, discussed the challenges of sourcing renewable feedstocks amid rising corporate demand for recycled materials. He outlined three key recycling pathways—mechanical, chemical, and bio-based feedstocks, noting that availability remained a major constraint despite industry efforts to scale collection and separation processes. Staebel […]

In the August 2019 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we provided a global snapshot of key developments shaping the chemical industry. Amid ongoing economic uncertainty and trade tensions impacting major markets like the U.S. and China, companies pursued strategic investments, divestitures, and operational shifts. Highlights include new plant operations in the Americas, major acquisitions […]