Chemical Week

S&P Global

Podcasting about issues that impact the global chemical industry.

  1. 4D AGO

    How has the prolonged downturn affected the chemical industry's ratings?

    Daniel Krauss, director at S&P Global Ratings, joins the podcast for a discussion about the latest S&P Global Ratings chemicals report and the road ahead for the chemical industry. Topics include how the prolonged chemical downturn has affected credit ratings, the disparity in the outlook for commodity verses specialty chemicals , and what a recovery looks like when it arrives. Read the report here. The Chemical Week podcast is the industry's premier platform for wide-ranging discussion of issues impacting the global chemicals sector, hosted by the editors of Chemical Week and S&P Global Commodity Insights. Subscribe to the Chemical Week podcast on your favorite platform, or visit chemweek.com/podcast to view our episode archive.

    18 min

  2. JAN 27

    What does supply chain resilience look like in practice?

    Sid Kalpattu Shivakumar, director of global market insights and Nouryon, joins the podcast for a deep dive into supply chain resiliency. Key themes include the multidimentional nature of supply volatility, how companies can manage multiple suppliers, and the role of AI and data in driving decisions around supply chain.

    21 min

  3. JAN 13

    What are the big themes as the industry looks to 2026?

    Chemical Week editor-in-chief Ian Young, senior editor Vincent Valk and S&P Global chemicals price reporter Luke Warren join podcast host Jameson Croteau to discuss the 2026 outlook. Major themes include oversupply in the face of weak demand, opportunities related to AI, turbulent geopolitics, what's next for China's chemicals sector, and sluggish-but-resilient economic growth.

    24 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    Are biomaterials ready for mainstream adoption?

    Leticia Gonçalves, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)'s president of health and biosciences, joins the podcast to discuss IFF's Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials (DEB) platform, its journey from concept to commercialization, and the expanding market opportunities for biomaterials in sectors like home care, water treatment, and packaging. The Chemical Week podcast is the industry's premier platform for wide-ranging discussion of issues impacting the global chemicals sector, hosted by the editors of Chemical Week and S&P Global Commodity Insights. Subscribe to the Chemical Week podcast on your favorite platform, or visit chemweek.com/podcast to view our episode archive.

    27 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    How are market dynamics shaping up for methanol in the US and globally?

    Kamna Kapoor, senior price reporter at S&P Global Energy, and Andre Mikhail, price reporter at S&P Global Energy, join the podcast to discuss the latest in methanol market dynamics. Key topics include a supply glut in the US, ongoing contract negotiations, and the impact of trade barriers.

    17 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    How can the promise of pyrolysis oil be fully realized?

    Nirav Shah, global director/growth fields at Evonik, joins the podcast to discuss the promise and challenges of using pyrolysis oil - derived from recycled plastic - as a chemical feedstock and fuel.

    27 min

  7. 11/11/2025

    What are the key priorities for the chemical distribution sector right now?

    Eric Byer, president of distributor trade group Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), joins podcast host Jameson Croteau for a discussion of the state of the chemical distribution sector. Key topics include the impact of tariffs on the outlook for distributors, the sector's view on Trump's regulatory agenda, and the M&A market in the perpetually-consolidating distribution industry.

    16 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    What were the key themes at this year's K-show?

    Mujidah Yahaya, senior price reporter at S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Mark Thomas, senior editor at Chemical Week, join the podcast to discuss key themes from this year K-show, the plastics trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany. Key themes include ongoing capacity rationalization in Europe, the need for well-designed regulation in the region, and  industry's commitment to sustainability and circular economy goals amid macroeconomic pressures.

    27 min
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Podcasting about issues that impact the global chemical industry.

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  • Channel
    S&P Global
  • Creator
    Chemical Week
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    159
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved 172735
  • Show Website
    Chemical Week

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