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ICIS - chemical podcasts 300 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 1485: China PE Market Outlook for H2 2026: Navigating a Wave of Supply Growth
Episode 1485: China PE Market Outlook for H2 2026: Navigating a Wave of Supply Growth Jul 24, 2026 645 In the latest ICIS podcast, analysts Haiyan, Joanne and Amy discuss the outlook for China’s PE market in H2 2026. The team explores how expanding supply, changing trade flows and demand uncertainties could shape the market in the months ahead.
Episode 1485: China PE Market Outlook for H2 2026: Navigating a Wave of Supply Growth
Episode 1485: China PE Market Outlook for H2 2026: Navigating a Wave of Supply Growth Jul 24, 2026 645 In the latest ICIS podcast, analysts Haiyan, Joanne and Amy discuss the outlook for China’s PE market in H2 2026. The team explores how expanding supply, changing trade flows and demand uncertainties could shape the market in the months ahead.
Episode 1484: Think Tank: Renewed Middle East conflict deepens chemical market uncertainty
Episode 1484: Think Tank: Renewed Middle East conflict deepens chemical market uncertainty Jul 21, 2026 1552 Escalating Middle East tensions and weak consumer demand are creating new risks for global energy and chemical markets. Oil prices rise towards $90/barrel Strait of Hormuz disruption hits energy flows again Bab el Mandeb Strait blockade risk grows, threatening access to the Red Sea and Suez Canal European gas stocks remain vulnerable Rhine low water disrupts logistics Chemical supply chai
Episode 1483: PODCAST: Oxo-alcohols and derivatives seeing summer slowdown btu uncertainty ahead for H2 2026
Episode 1483: PODCAST: Oxo-alcohols and derivatives seeing summer slowdown btu uncertainty ahead for H2 2026 Jul 20, 2026 665 As we enter H2 2026, there is plenty happening in the market – although on the surface, much like a swan, things may appear relatively calm. Underneath, lots happening and moving, shaping the markets for the rest of the year.Acrylate esters editor Mat Jolin-Beech is joined by glycol ethers editor Cameron Birch and oxo-alcohols and butac editor Marion Boakye to discuss the market.
Episode 1482: Think Tank: Hormuz tensions bring renewed threats to oil and chemical markets
Episode 1482: Think Tank: Hormuz tensions bring renewed threats to oil and chemical markets Jul 14, 2026 1890 Renewed US-Iran tensions and Russian refinery disruptions are raising concerns over energy supplies, inflation and chemical market demand.• Prolonged disruption could trigger a major supply shock• Russian refinery outages are tightening fuel product supplies• Chemical markets remain cautious despite rising crude prices• Higher energy costs could fuel inflation and demand weakness• Global
Episode 1481: Think Tank: Europe more exposed as China ramps up exports, Suez Canal reopens
Episode 1481: Think Tank: Europe more exposed as China ramps up exports, Suez Canal reopens Jul 8, 2026 1595 Europe’s chemical industry will become increasingly exposed to competition from China, the Middle East and the rest of Asia if more shippers return to the Suez Canal. Maersk, Hapag-LLoyd reopen one Gemini service through the Suez Canal China becomes increasingly self-sufficiency in chemicals Switches from net importer to exporter for some important products Growth of chemicals post-2030 c
Episode 1480: PODCAST: Global BD prices tumble as markets shift from supply fears to demand concerns
Episode 1480: PODCAST: Global BD prices tumble as markets shift from supply fears to demand concerns Jul 7, 2026 783 LONDON (ICIS)-- Butadiene (BD) prices have tumbled globally from highs after a volatile second quarter, as markets continue to adjust to the fallout from the US-Iran conflictIn this episode, ICIS Europe BD editor Melissa Hurley discusses the latest market developments and outlook with Ai Teng Lim (Asia), Elaine Zhang (China), and senior BD analysts Gawaine Preston (Europe) and Ann Sun (As
Episode 1479: Think Tank: The story of a Lebanese chemical distributor
Episode 1479: Think Tank: The story of a Lebanese chemical distributor Jul 1, 2026 910 Running a chemical distribution company in a conflict zone such as Lebanon requires determination and agility to keep the business running while ensuring the safety of employees. -          High levels of stress but a resolve to adapt to conflict conditions -          Very difficult operating environment with displaced population-          Maintaining stock levels is a key challenge-     
Episode 1478: PODCAST: Phenol & Acetone Derivatives: Volatility, Supply Shifts and a Fragile Q3 Outlook
Episode 1478: PODCAST: Phenol & Acetone Derivatives: Volatility, Supply Shifts and a Fragile Q3 Outlook Jun 29, 2026 1773 LONDON (ICIS)--A turbulent Q2 saw the phenol and acetone value chain rocked by geopolitical disruption, cost inflation and shifting supply-demand dynamics, with prices surging before easing as markets rebalanced.In this Q2 episode of the Acetone and Derivatives podcast, ICIS experts unpack the key drivers across phenol, acetone, BPA, epoxy and polycarbonate, and explore a cautious, uncert
Episode 1477: Think Tank: Sale of stockpiles explains China’s massive wartime export boost
Episode 1477: Think Tank: Sale of stockpiles explains China’s massive wartime export boost Jun 25, 2026 2265 From March to May, China has exported record amounts of chemicals despite falling production as companies work through huge inventories built up over the past few years. China chemicals production has fallen, but exports are soaring Inventory levels in China are much higher than people suspected Higher prices mean that this is now being exported China operators still run despite poor econ
Episode 1476: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets see sentiment cool as market adjusts to falling cost base and declining geopolitical risk premium
Episode 1476: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets see sentiment cool as market adjusts to falling cost base and declining geopolitical risk premium Jun 24, 2026 869 LONDON (ICIS)--Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets continue to digest geopolitical developments regarding shifting dynamics in the Persian Gulf and the price correction lower across many feedstock markets of late. Uncertainty remains high but bearish price sentiment has been growing as availability concerns fade and demand expectations into the summer months remain relatively subd
Episode 1475: Increasing polyols from China to Europe a key concern at industry conference
Episode 1475: Increasing polyols from China to Europe a key concern at industry conference Jun 24, 2026 359 Rising imports from China were a central theme highlighted by multiple market players on the side-lines of the annual EUROPUR and EURO-MOULDERS conference, held in Antwerp, Belgium, on 10–11 June 2026.In this episode, European markets editor Zubair Adam for polyols who had attended the event, discusses with Isaac Tan his Asian counterpart, key developments on the China to Europe trade lan

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