Session Details
Session 5: Developments in Soda Ash & Prospects for Glass
Hazel Kreuz, Vice President, Global Inorganics, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Rock Bian, Associate Director, China, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
This speaker will provide a detailed overview of soda ash capacities in China, capacities at risk, and new capacities on the horizon.
This speaker will provide a detailed overview of soda ash capacities in China, capacities at risk, and new capacities on the horizon.
Rajesh Khosla, CEO, AGI Greenpac Ltd
Moderator: Hazel Kreuz, Vice President, Global Inorganics, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Make new connections or join familiar faces during this dedicated break. Sessions to resume at 1110.
Session 6: Market Impacts
Ahmed El Monayri Osh, Chairman, Arabian Monayri
The present study and presentation analyzes the demand and supply of the Egyptian soda ash market size. The presentation will tackle the Egyptian soda ash’s main suppliers, consumers, and its most important sectors. This presentation will also demonstrate the Egyptian future view and the logistical regional view with the assumption that after a period of 7 to 8 years the Turkish supplies from Turkey will decrease significantly. Furthermore, the presentation will tackle the difficulties of the existing foreign currency shortage and the increasing inflation rate. Additionally, the study will take forward the expectations of having a soda ash factory in Egypt. Last but not least, the presentation will address the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war which fills the market with Russian soda ash.
The present study and presentation analyzes the demand and supply of the Egyptian soda ash market size. The presentation will tackle the Egyptian soda ash’s main suppliers, consumers, and its most important sectors. This presentation will also demonstrate the Egyptian future view and the logistical regional view with the assumption that after a period of 7 to 8 years the Turkish supplies from Turkey will decrease significantly. Furthermore, the presentation will tackle the difficulties of the existing foreign currency shortage and the increasing inflation rate. Additionally, the study will take forward the expectations of having a soda ash factory in Egypt. Last but not least, the presentation will address the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war which fills the market with Russian soda ash.
Arthur English, CEO, G2 Ocean AS
International freight costs continue to be key factors for global soda ash buyers and sellers. Trade wars, COVID-19, deglobalization, geopolitical conflict, and recession turned freight markets upside down in recent years and deoptimized traditional trade flows and transportation lanes. Traffic patterns have changed dramatically, and vessels have become more difficult to source at the right place, at the right time, and at the right price. Hear from experts on the “new normal” for dry bulk and container shipping and where soda ash freight will go from here.
International freight costs continue to be key factors for global soda ash buyers and sellers. Trade wars, COVID-19, deglobalization, geopolitical conflict, and recession turned freight markets upside down in recent years and deoptimized traditional trade flows and transportation lanes. Traffic patterns have changed dramatically, and vessels have become more difficult to source at the right place, at the right time, and at the right price. Hear from experts on the “new normal” for dry bulk and container shipping and where soda ash freight will go from here.
Moderator: Hasan Copur, Associate Director, Soda Ash, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Session 7: Market Drivers
Marika Tiihonen, Technology Manager, Lithium, Metso Oyj
The presentation outlines the Metso Lithium Process, a proprietary technology for hardrock / spodumene refining into battery grade lithium chemicals: lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide monohydrate. The process is based in a direct leaching of minerals in an autoclave by soda ash for effective lithium extraction. The recent development and forecasts for lithium chemicals demand will be reviewed. The role of chemical reagents especially soda ash in lithium production will be discussed as well.
The presentation outlines the Metso Lithium Process, a proprietary technology for hardrock / spodumene refining into battery grade lithium chemicals: lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide monohydrate. The process is based in a direct leaching of minerals in an autoclave by soda ash for effective lithium extraction. The recent development and forecasts for lithium chemicals demand will be reviewed. The role of chemical reagents especially soda ash in lithium production will be discussed as well.
Stefano Cassano, Director of Production Materials Purchasing, Verallia
Cullet is an important component of container glass production cost optimization, and it also contributes to environmental sustainability initiatives. What developments are underway in Europe to support the availability of this valuable raw material? This speaker will discuss the European cullet market dynamics.
Cullet is an important component of container glass production cost optimization, and it also contributes to environmental sustainability initiatives. What developments are underway in Europe to support the availability of this valuable raw material? This speaker will discuss the European cullet market dynamics.
Moderator: Hazel Kreuz, Vice President, Global Inorganics, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Make new connections or join familiar faces during this dedicated break. Sessions to resume at 1530.
Session 8: Market Drivers
Hasan Copur, Associate Director, Soda Ash, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Recently, sodium bicarbonate has become a key driver for soda ash demand growth. Environmental demand applications, such as flue gas treatment, present a promising future for sodium bicarbonate demand growth. This speaker will discuss emerging sodium bicarbonate demand growth opportunities, as well as the outlook for global supply and demand evolution in legacy sodium bicarbonate end uses including food, feed, and pharmaceutical applications.
Recently, sodium bicarbonate has become a key driver for soda ash demand growth. Environmental demand applications, such as flue gas treatment, present a promising future for sodium bicarbonate demand growth. This speaker will discuss emerging sodium bicarbonate demand growth opportunities, as well as the outlook for global supply and demand evolution in legacy sodium bicarbonate end uses including food, feed, and pharmaceutical applications.
Ana Lopez, Director for Chlor-alkali & Vinyls, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
In this knowledge transfer session, Ms. Lopez will share the different sources for obtaining sodium sulfate and how this impacts the costs of producers globally. Additionally, a detailed market outlook will be presented, sharing expectations for future sources of supply and their potential impact on market prices.
In this knowledge transfer session, Ms. Lopez will share the different sources for obtaining sodium sulfate and how this impacts the costs of producers globally. Additionally, a detailed market outlook will be presented, sharing expectations for future sources of supply and their potential impact on market prices.
Moderator: Hazel Kreuz, Vice President, Global Inorganics, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Session Speakers
Rock Bain
Associate Director China, Soda Ash Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
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Director of Production Materials Purchasing Verallia
Read BioHasan Copur
Associate Director, Global Soda Ash Chemical Market Analytics
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CEO AGI Greenpac Ltd.
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Vice President, Global Inorganics Team Lead Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Read BioAna Lopez
Director, Americas Vinyls Research Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Read BioMarguerite Morrin
Executive Director, Global Soda Ash Chemical Market Analytics
Read BioAhmed El Monayri Osh
Chairman Arabian Monayri
Read BioMarika Tiihonen
Technology Manager, Lithium in Hydrometallurgy Business Line Metso Oyj
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