From Energy Policy to Trade: Strategic Insights on Trump’s Return

January 22, 2025 | Webinar

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Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS experts Carlo Barrasa, VP Energy Insights Team Lead, and Chuck Carr, VP Americas Consulting Team Lead, provided an in-depth analysis of the anticipated shifts in the energy and downstream chemical markets under the new Trump administration.

Our experts deep-dived into policy changes that could impact production, sustainability, trade, and tariffs. They provided insights into what these updates mean for the industry and how companies can strategically navigate emerging challenges and opportunities.

Learn:

  • Uncover Key Policy Changes: Learn about anticipated changes in energy policy, trade, and sustainability mandates under the new administration.
  • Gain Insights from Experts: Hear from energy and chemicals industry experts on the direct impact of U.S. regulatory shifts on production, costs, and supply chains.
  • Prepare for Global Trade Impacts: Understand the implications of renewed trade tariffs on imports and exports, with a focus on market dynamics in North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Strategize for the Future: Discover strategic recommendations on adapting business plans to a shifting regulatory landscape.

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Speakers: From Energy Policy to Trade

Carlo Barrasa

Carlo Barrasa Vice President, Energy Insights Team Lead Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Carlo Barrasa is the Vice President of Energy Insights at Chemical Market Analytics

In this role, Carlo stewards the development of energy market content to help Chemical Market Analytics’ clients navigate the complexities of the oil, gas & natural gas liquids markets. Previously, Carlo led the North American Light Olefins service, which provides clients with valuable insights into the regional market dynamics of cracker feedstocks, ethylene, and propylene.

Before joining Chemical Market Analytics, Carlo was a Senior Strategy Advisor at Anadarko Petroleum, where he was responsible for guiding the company’s market strategy for its natural gas liquids business. After beginning his career in various downstream and chemical roles with ExxonMobil, Carlo held senior consulting and research positions at IHS Markit legacy companies PFC Energy and CMAI.

Chuck Carr

Chuck Carr Vice President, America Consulting Team Lead Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Chuck Carr is Vice President of the strategic team at Chemical Market Analytics.

Chuck is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the global chemical supply/demand analytics and World Analysis publications. Prior to his current position, he was the global business leader for the Inorganics team, senior director of Global Olefins, and service leader for the North American Light Olefins Market Advisory Service at Chemical Market Analytics. His focus for the past 10 years has primarily been on olefins and the analysis of the propylene and propylene derivatives markets for hundreds of global customers.

Chuck’s expertise encompasses the oil and gas and chemicals industries, including refinery engineering/operations, purchasing, plastics logistics, and olefins commercial activities. Prior to joining the IHS Markit base chemicals business (now known as Chemical Market Analytics) in 2011, he served as director of propylene studies in the olefins group of Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) since 2006. Previously, he was with Total Petrochemicals USA for more than two decades.

He received a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas.

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