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  1. 1D AGO

    Think Tank: UK chemicals needs serious state support as production collapses

    The UK chemical industry needs more swift and powerful regulatory support to save it from further erosion as production falls by more than half compared to 2021 levels.  -          25 UK chemicals closures since 2021, country now only has one cracker -          Massive social impact of closures, often in deprived areas -          UK no longer produces some critical chemicals -          Lost UK chemical production could reach 55-60% from 2021 levels -          UK needs much more powerful government policy shift to save industry -          UK chemicals sees toughest business environment for many years -          Slight pick up expected in 2026 -          For 2026, chemicals output forecast to contract in US, tepid growth in Europe, China -          India forecast 7% in chemicals output for 2026 -          More protection needed against China, which has moved up the chemicals value chain and subsidises productionIn this ICIS Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews Stephen Elliott, CEO of the UK Chemical Industries Association and ICIS market development director John Richardson.

    31 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Europe ACN, ammonia markets grapple with CBAM uncertainty and uneven fundamentals

    LONDON (ICIS)--European ammonia and acrylonitrile (ACN) players are facing supply and demand challenges while regulatory changes, including the recently enforced carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), are further complicating the market picture.  In this podcast, European ACN editor Nicole Simpson speaks to global ammonia editor Sylvia Tranganida about the likely outlook for the markets.  ·       European ACN market operating at reduced rates as European industry in decline ·       Russian ACN imports virtually gone following new EU sanctions in December  ·       China’s ACN overcapacity is growing but infrastructure for exports is lacking  ·       ACN demand set to remain soft, well served by existing contracts  ·       CBAM creating discontent in ammonia market  ·       Ammonia imports into Europe slowing after CBAM enforced ·       Tight supply in global ammonia market  ·       Natural gas supply a concern for ammonia players  ·       Ammonia demand set to pick up in spring for seasonal reasons

    8 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Sustainably Speaking: Key takeaways from PETCORE Europe 2026 Annual Conference

    Matt Tudball, Senior Editor, Recycling talks to Carolina Perujo Holland, Senior Analyst Plastics Recycling for EMEA, and Salmon Aidan Lee, Principle for Recycled and Virgin Polyesters in Asia about their highlights from the 2026 PETCORE Europe Annual Conference. The event took place on 5-6 February in Rome, with a packed audience covering both the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and recycled PET (rPET) markets, and much more. Highlights include:  Global PET and polyester overcapacity Recycling as both challenge and opportunity  EU regulation and uncertainty  Imports and trade impacts  Emerging sustainability drivers across markets  Rapid developments in Asia’s recycling landscape

    31 min

  4. FEB 13

    Think Tank: New Antwerp meeting flags need for immediate action to save Europe chemicals

    EU and industry leaders meet in Belgium to call for urgent action to stop and reverse the erosion of the region’s industrial value chains.  -          New Antwerp meeting of industry leaders and EU leaders aims to speed up moves to save chemicals and other heavy industry -          Industry is in crisis and action is required right now to stop further deindustrialisation  -          EU must move to a federal structure to allow for swift decision-making and more powerful tools to support it -          Coalition of the willing to get action without full consensus -          Rising tide of regulation needs to be reversed -          Criticism of member states for “gold-plating” EU regulations, adding new rules at national level -          Proper pan-European energy market is required -          Podcast was recorded on Thursday 12 February

    28 min

  5. FEB 12

    PODCAST: Europe acetone and phenol value chain facing challenging start to 2026

    LONDON (ICIS)--Europe’s phenol, acetone and derivatives markets have entered 2026 under pressure, with weak demand and rising costs shaping the markets. Jane Gibson covering the Acetone and phenol editor Jane Gibson is joined by Mat Jolin-Beech covering MMA, Heidi Finch senior editor covering the European BPA and epoxy resins, Sam Lovatt covering PC and Michele Bossi - analyst for the chain.

    28 min

  6. FEB 10

    Sustainably Speaking - EU chemical recycling regulation and mass balance approach

    Join Egor Dementev, ICIS EMEA recycling analytics team lead, as he asks Valentijn De Neve, CEO of BlueAlp and President of industry association Chemical Recycling Europe, and ICIS senior editor recycling Mark Victory about Chemical recycling regulation following the passing of the implementing act on mass balance accounting under the Single Use Plastic Directive, and the future of the industry.   The Single Use Plastic Directive (SUPD) implementing act which sets out the mass balance approach for chemically recycled PET End of Waste Status for pyrolysis oil and the Winter Package The need for investment in chemical recycling regardless of regulatory clarity The volume of recycled material needed for food-contact applications by 2030 and 2040 Chemical recycling demand through to 2030

    24 min

  7. FEB 6

    Think Tank: Light at the end of the tunnel for economy, but Europe chemicals still in crisis

    Improving sentiment in manufacturing, especially in the US, raises hopes of a turning point, but industry needs strong action to save it, especially in Europe.  -          Big jump in US purchasing manager indices (PMIs) with Europe and China moving in the right direction -          New report by Roland Berger highlights Europe’s chemicals crisis -          Rising costs, poor demand, continue to pressurise margins -          New Antwerp Declaration expected next week  -          Storms, cold weather bring chaos to Europe, disrupting logisticsIn this ICIS Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews ICIS Insight Editor Tom Brown and Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting.

    32 min

  8. FEB 6

    PODCAST: Supply-led pressure looms for global oleochemicals

    LONDON (ICIS)--A mix of regulatory changes, feedstock volatility and global economic factors is transforming the global oleochemicals market. In this latest podcast, senior editors Helen Yan, Eashani Chavda and Lucas Hall and joins markets editor Nazif Nazmul to share the latest developments and expectations ahead of the Palm and Lauric Oils Conference (POC) being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 9-11 February. Asia crude glycerine up on Indonesia export tax hike to 10% Adequate US oleochemical supply catering to relatively soft demand Europe fatty alcohols C12-14 spot prices rise by double-digits, bolstered by PKO spikes

    18 min
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