Join Chemical Market Analytics at AFPM International Petrochemical Conference 2024 for critical insights on the future of the chemical industry! We’ve got a full calendar of events you won’t want to miss, starting with our must-attend Chemicals Industry at the Crossroads Seminar, scheduled for Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 2-4 PM Central Time in Salon I at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel.
Immerse yourself in forward-looking perspectives across the base chemicals value chain as our experts share insights that extend beyond the current horizon, guiding you through the upcoming era of the chemicals sector in the context of the energy transition and economic disruptions.
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Chemicals Industry at the Crossroads: Trends Amidst Energy Transition
Sunday, March 24, 2024
2:00 – 4:00 Pm
Marriott Rivercenter Hotel
Salon I | San Antonio, Texas
Conquering Chemical Downcycle Results & the Energy Transition Tsunami- Industry Implications
Hear Chemical Market Analytics leaders present a highly-anticipated session at the AFPM International Petrochemical Conference.
Tuesday, March 26
8:00 -10:15 AM
Grand Hyatt
San Antonio, Texas
Hospitality Suite
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View live demos of market-leading solutions! Featuring new product launches:
Energy & Feedstocks Intelligence: Energy Marco Service, NGL & Naphtha Service
World Analysis Data: Methyl Methacrylate (MMA), Sodium Sulfate, Nitrile Latex (NBL), Pyrolysis Gasoline (PyGas), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyacetal (POM Polymers)
Sunday, March 24 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday, March 25 – Tuesday, March 26
8:00 AM -5:00 PM
Marriott Rivercenter Hotel
Salon I | San Antonio, Texas
This year’s host, Bill Hyde, welcomes attendees and sets the stage for the Seminar.
Energy Transition is an accelerating force for the energy and chemical markets with an expected inflection in fuels demand growth by the end of this decade. Stakeholders are making decisions today to decarbonize energy supply, reduce GHG emissions, participate in the carbon economy, and diversify their product portfolios. In addition, trade patterns are shifting with changing geopolitics and shifting demographics. Finally, the plastics waste problem is increasing and remains an existential threat to the chemicals industry.
Energy transition means less oil and gas production, altering the traditional model where petrochemical feedstocks were byproducts. Despite increasing demand for petrochemicals, the shift imposes a cost burden on both the petrochemical industry and the end consumer. Balancing this dynamic becomes crucial in navigating the evolving energy landscape.
The cracking economics of naphtha vs propane in Asia and their susceptibility to geopolitical events and economic concerns will be uncovered, and how the Russia-Ukraine war has reshaped naphtha flows into Asia and created tiered markets. Other regional views include how the US and Middle East propane continue to tussle for market share in Asia amid volatile freight rates, and how the Chinese demand will be key in absorbing LPG flows into Asia.
The energy transition is evolving globally, as the drive towards lower carbon is tempered by the realities around how quickly that change can occur. Alongside challenges of moving away from running grids without fossil fuels is the requirement to meet expectations for strong power demand growth, as the world ‘electrifies’. While coal demand globally has been gradually flattening, and has been expected to decline, some countries—most notably China—have increased their appetite for coal dramatically in recent years. LNG remains coal’s main competitor in APAC. How will that competition dynamic evolve?
Question and answer session of the topics from the morning plenary.
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