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There was a significant slowdown in polyolefins consumption in 2018, with some major regions experiencing negative growth. The automotive sector had a particularly severe reversal in 2018, and this...

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) polymer producers will face major reductions in Western European market demand, due to up to 28% penetration of recycled material on virgin polymer sales by 2035...

As product cycles compress and competitive pressures increase, adhesive & sealant companies must innovate in order to grow. Innovation depends on a combination of initiatives in people and...

Graham Hoar, Vice President at Nexant UK, was recently invited to deliver a presentation for the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) conference held in London 6-7 March 2019. Click the link...

Background: The lithium industry and batteries The electric vehicle revolution is a game-changer and one of the major trends affecting the mineral and energy industries. Enigmatic elements such as...

There are several production routes to Methyl methacrylate (MMA). The ACH route dominates supply in most regions, yet the C 4 route accounts for about half the capacity in Asia. BASF and Lucite...

Trump’s trade war with China could put US acrylonitrile exports at risk, benefiting European producers (INEOS and AnQore) and other Asian producers in the short-term. Simmering trade tensions between...

By Denis Roginskiy , Vice President, CohnReznick Capital & Pat V. Sonti , Senior Consultant, Nexant Introduction The U.S. wind energy industry is poised for an aggressive upward trajectory over...

By Kevin L. Boyle I used to teach finance courses. Inevitably the question, “What is the purpose of a company?” would come up. Like robots, students answered, “To increase shareholder wealth.”...