At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Carlos Badiola, SVP of Engineering at Encina, discussed the company’s efforts to convert mixed plastic waste into basic chemical products, such as benzene, at its Pennsylvania facility. The discussion focused on Encina’s approach to advanced recycling, including its work in understanding different waste qualities and […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Jose Sanchez Mendez, Director, Plastics and Polymers, Mathiesen USA, highlighted the company’s long-standing presence and diverse business model in the chemical industry, particularly in the area of specialty polymers. Mathiesen operates through distribution, representation, and production. Mendez said that with global reach, strong financial footing, […]

At FlexPO+ 2023 (now part of the ADI Forum), Richard Shaw, Director of Circular Economy & Sustainability at Americas Styrenics, discussed the company’s commitment to recycling and sustainability, as well as its perspective on the future of sustainable plastics. The discussion highlighted AmSty’s investment in polystyrene recycling, including the use of both dissolution and pyrolysis […]

Oil and gas prices were relatively high in 2022, although they have come down significantly from their highs reached last summer. Despite the drop, oil prices have remained higher than what we have seen for the last seven years, and natural gas was at level not seen in over a decade. Even with these prices, […]

One of the biggest challenges to renewable energy projects is the intermittency of these resources; the sun doesn’t always shine, and the wind doesn’t always blow. These challenges have been made apparent around the world from wind droughts in Europe to winter storms in Texas. One solution to this challenge is expanding grid-scale energy storage […]

Following the pandemic-induced recession and drop in investments in 2020, global investments in energy have increased. Investments in both fossil fuels and renewables have steadily increased, with renewable energy gaining the most. In fact, investments in renewable energy (solar and wind) are set to surpass oil and gas for the first time ever, with $494 […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now part of the ADI Forum), Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, highlighted the pivotal role of innovation in the plastics and polymers industry. Key topics included the importance of innovation and R&D in the chemical industry, which consistently contribute to higher shareholder returns. The discussion emphasized how innovation drives growth, particularly […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Bob Maughon, EVP, Sustainability, SABIC, presented the keynote speech of the day, after an introduction by Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics. Key topics included the chemical industry’s dramatic transformation due to shifting competitive landscapes and new global players. Sustainability and energy transition were paramount, driving […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Vikram Gopal, SVP & CTO, Ascend Performance Materials, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics, for the innovation panel. Key topics included a strategic shift to specialized, higher-margin materials driven by customer-centric innovation. This involved developing diverse polyamide co-polymers for critical applications like electrification in […]

The 2023 ADI Forum featured dual keynotes from Jeff Hammad, CCO of Golden Pass LNG, and Heath DePriest, VP of Renewable Fuels at Phillips 66. With 5 panels and around 20 speakers from Commonwealth LNG, Energy Transfer, Equinor, Crestwood, MAN Energy Systems, and Chevron New Energies, the event covered LNG, upstream and midstream gas, CCUS, […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Steve Brown, CEO, Chemstations, joined the innovation panel. This was moderated by Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics. He explored how digital tools like process simulation enabled companies to optimize operations, cut waste, and meet changing regulations. These tools position the chemicals industry for a more […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Srini Godavarthy, VP, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, and Finance, PTT GC, and Jose M. S. Sanchez, Business Director, Plastics & Polymers, Mathiesen USA joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics on the specialty polymers panel. Key topics included mechanical recycling operations, focusing on existing and […]