New Petrochemical Market Dynamics

14th April 2025 | 8:00 AM New York / 1:00 PM London / 4:00 PM Dubai

Course overview


In this immersive session, we’ll cover:


Understanding the “New Normal”

  • Overview of olefins and aromatics value chains
  • Shifts in industry: Geopolitical and sustainability impacts

Short-Term Market Outlook

  • Why traditional cycles may no longer apply
  • Forecasts for polyolefins supply and demand

Exploring Long-Term Models

  • Sustainability-focused strategies for niche markets
  • Dominance of Middle East, US, and China

While we can’t solve all of the industry’s challenges in just three and a half hours, this course will provide you with a new analytical framework for understanding petrochemicals markets and adapting your strategy to thrive.

Who should attend?


Course fees

$1200 (+UK VAT at 20% if applicable)*

14th April 2025 | 8:00 AM New York / 1:00 PM London / 4:00 PM Dubai

Dates to be announced for September 2025

What to expect in the virtual training?



John Richardson – Consultant, ICIS Asia

From 2006 until 2013, John was the Director for ICIS Training, where he successfully launched the business in the region, providing a wide range of courses covering petrochemicals, oil refining, fertilizers and base oils. He now works for the ICIS Consulting team. John has also co-authored an e-book, Boom, Gloom and the New Normal, with Paul Hodges of United Kingdom-based consultancy, International eChem. The book, which has been published by ICIS, examines how demographic factors and events in financial markets have reshaped the global economy. His Asian Chemical Connections blog has a wide regional and global readership.



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