Industry trends

Navigating the EU’s CBAM: strategies for APAC companies

EU’s 2023 CBAM affects global trade, notably in APAC, with carbon pricing on imports and the goal of European climate neutrality by 2050.

Engaging suppliers to lower emissions: creating a pathway to sustainability

An exploration of the ways that plastics and chemicals are optimising supply chain emissions.

US Compare to Europe in Race to Net Zero

Europe is widely regarded as leading the energy transition, but how does progress compare with the US?

Digital Infrastructure and Net Zero Targets

What are the ways in which digital infrastructure can help the chemical industry meet net zero targets?

Unlocking the potential of recycling in Asia Pacific

Solving the challenge of waste management for the circular economy.

Supply chain resilience

In 2023, the European Commission released the final Delegated Act for RFNBO, detailing rules for renewable hydrogen production.

Closing The Loop

What are the necessary steps to implementing a fully-functioning circular economy?

Recycled plastics

What are the wider factors impacting the chemicals industry’s drive for sustainability in the region?

What happens after Ukraine’s gas transit contract expires

Ukraine’s five-year gas transit contract expires at the end of the year, raising questions about its extension or cancellation.

Europe’s hydrogen regulations: mapping the path to Net Zero

In 2023, the European Commission released the final Delegated Act for RFNBO, outlining rules for renewable hydrogen production.

The Global Energy Transition

An exploration of the challenges and unique opportunities presented by the energy transition.

US Compare to Europe in Race to Net Zero

Europe is widely regarded as leading the energy transition, but how does progress compare with the US?

China stimulus: Short-term benefits versus long-term challenges

This year’s NPC stimulus measures have yet to make an impact.

A Different Kind of Downturn: Why This Cycle Won’t Simply “Right Itself”

Here is Slide Three. See the earlier slides on the New Petrochemicals Landscape.

Why Artificial Intelligence Is Not a Dot-Com Bubble Mark II

In a recession, we should increase, not cut, spending on artificial intelligence.

ICIS Asian Chemical Connections archive

Explore the ICIS Asian Chemical Connections archive for insightful industry articles.

Brent falls out of its triangle – for the third time

The “triangle” is a key technical indicator in commodity markets, showing the narrowing battle between bulls and bears until one side prevails, triggering significant price movement.

“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen”  VIadimir Lenin

President Trump is reshaping the world order, with major shifts in trade and defense over the past two weeks, signaling the start of Cold War 2.0.

Risks mount for ethylene producers as trade tensions rise

The world’s ethylene producers are facing some painful decisions in coming years. Where will all the new North American and Middle Eastern export-oriented capacity go?

ICIS Chemicals and the Economy archive

Discover insights into the intersection of industry and economic trends within the ICIS Chemical and the Economy archive.