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EPCA’s 57th Annual Meeting
25-28th September 2023, Vienna
Expert Panel Discussion
Europe Petrochemicals – megatrends and the transition to a new future
Europe’s position in the increasingly competitive global petrochemicals market is changing fast, and on the face of it not for the better. During the presentation, ICIS will explore the region’s challenged energy position and current lack of demand but focus on the investments that are required throughout the supply chain to enable the energy transition and greater plastics circularity.
Key discussion points include:
- Exploring Europe’s position in an increasingly competitive petrochemicals market
- Outlook for gas costs – emerging demand and supply dynamics and price outlook
- Petrochemicals oversupply and weak demand – the impact on operating rates and margins
- Outlook for new investments
- Polymer recycling – can Europe develop a competitive advantage?
- Roadblocks that need to be overcome to reach recycling targets
- Collaboration through the supply chain and how it can shape success of plastics circularity
Date: 26th September 2023
Time: 15:00 to 15:45 CET
Location: Hilton Vienna Park
Speakers
Nigel Davis
Insight Editor
Tom Marzec-Manser
Head of Gas Analytics
James Wilson
Senior Analyst
Helen McGeough
Senior Analyst & Global Analyst Team Lead, Plastic Recycling
Hospitality Suite
ICIS team will be on hand throughout the EPCA Annual Meeting at our hospitality suite. Our experts will be available to discuss the latest market trends and answer any questions you may have.
Location: Marriott Hotel, Ballroom B
Resources
Europe R-PET Expects Weak H2 2023
Expectations of any significant recovery in demand in the European recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market in H2 2023 are extremely low.
Europe Olefins in Survival Mode
There are plenty of “ifs” and “maybes” regarding European olefins market developments during the second half of 2023, but essentially, no player expects much change.
Beyond current tightness, Europe styrene faces structural dilemma in H2
Challenges facing the Europe styrene market are considerable with little prospect for recovery on the immediate horizon.
Europe benzene market struggles to see past gloom in H2 2023
With ample supply and thin demand for benzene in Europe in the coming months, the Q3 outlook is generally gloomy, but some participants maintain a positive view for 2024.
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