By John Richardson How might China benefit from its decision to stick with the COP21 climate-change deal as the US withdraws? Here are some thoughts. Easier to Escape the Middle Income Trap China is already leading the global charge on renewable power generation, and on electric batteries for cars – and in many other areas of the global green […]
Asian Chemical Connections
New Petchems Business Model Based On Trading Blocs
By John Richardson THE above chart should give every analyst who thinks low feedstock costs are by themselves guarantee of success in petrochemicals pause for thought: US net polyethylene (PE) exports in 2016 were 5,000 tonnes lower than in 2015, even though one would have expected exports to have been ramped-up last year. Increased exports would have helped […]
Global Trade: What The New Dynamics Mean For Petchems
By John Richardson THE result of this year’s US presidential election may well be determined by one issue – trade – as yesterday’s first presidential debate perhaps indicated. These are incredibly dangerous times for the global economy, and with it, of course, the chemicals industry. It is not just in the US, but also in […]
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