40th World Petrochemical Conference to Discuss Outlook & Recovery For Global Chemical Markets
S&P Global is set to host the 40th annual World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) in Houston from March 17-21, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The event will bring together over 550 leading companies, featuring 200+ speakers and nearly 1,500 attendees from 53 countries.
The conference, themed 'Investing for Market Growth and A Low Carbon Future,' will address critical industry challenges including global trade policy shifts, commercial environment, climate goals, and sustainability regulations. Key sessions will cover topics such as innovation for sustainability, energy transition impact, electoral policy implications, sustainable financing, feedstock security, and supply chain dynamics.
Notable speakers include CEOs from major companies like SABIC, Dow, Huntsman, NOVA Chemicals, and LyondellBasell. The conference will feature specialized tracks focusing on olefins, aromatics, methanol & ammonia, feedstocks, specialty chemicals, and circular economy initiatives.
S&P Global ospiterà la 40ª edizione annuale della World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) a Houston dal 17 al 21 marzo 2025, presso il Marriott Marquis Hotel. L'evento riunirà oltre 550 aziende leader, con più di 200 relatori e quasi 1.500 partecipanti provenienti da 53 paesi.
La conferenza, intitolata 'Investire per la Crescita del Mercato e un Futuro a Basso Carbonio', affronterà sfide critiche del settore, tra cui i cambiamenti nella politica commerciale globale, l'ambiente commerciale, gli obiettivi climatici e le normative sulla sostenibilità. Le sessioni chiave tratteranno argomenti come innovazione per la sostenibilità, impatto della transizione energetica, implicazioni delle politiche elettorali, finanziamenti sostenibili, sicurezza delle materie prime e dinamiche della catena di approvvigionamento.
Relatori di spicco includeranno i CEO di grandi aziende come SABIC, Dow, Huntsman, NOVA Chemicals e LyondellBasell. La conferenza presenterà percorsi specializzati incentrati su olefine, aromatici, metanolo e ammoniaca, materie prime, chimica speciale e iniziative di economia circolare.
S&P Global organizará la 40ª edición anual de la World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) en Houston del 17 al 21 de marzo de 2025, en el Marriott Marquis Hotel. El evento reunirá a más de 550 empresas líderes, con más de 200 ponentes y casi 1,500 asistentes de 53 países.
La conferencia, titulada 'Invertir para el Crecimiento del Mercado y un Futuro de Bajo Carbono', abordará desafíos críticos de la industria, incluyendo cambios en la política comercial global, el entorno comercial, los objetivos climáticos y las regulaciones de sostenibilidad. Las sesiones clave cubrirán temas como la innovación para la sostenibilidad, el impacto de la transición energética, las implicaciones de las políticas electorales, la financiación sostenible, la seguridad de las materias primas y las dinámicas de la cadena de suministro.
Entre los ponentes destacados se encuentran los directores ejecutivos de importantes empresas como SABIC, Dow, Huntsman, NOVA Chemicals y LyondellBasell. La conferencia contará con pistas especializadas centradas en olefinas, aromáticos, metanol y amoníaco, materias primas, productos químicos especiales e iniciativas de economía circular.
S&P Global는 2025년 3월 17일부터 21일까지 휴스턴의 Marriott Marquis Hotel에서 제40회 연례 World Petrochemical Conference (WPC)를 개최할 예정입니다. 이 행사에는 53개국에서 온 1,500명 가까운 참석자와 200명 이상의 연사, 550개 이상의 선도 기업이 모일 것입니다.
'시장 성장과 저탄소 미래를 위한 투자'라는 주제로 열리는 이번 회의는 글로벌 무역 정책 변화, 상업 환경, 기후 목표 및 지속 가능성 규정 등 산업의 주요 도전 과제를 다룰 것입니다. 주요 세션에서는 지속 가능성을 위한 혁신, 에너지 전환의 영향, 선거 정책의 함의, 지속 가능한 금융, 원료 보안 및 공급망 역학과 같은 주제를 다룰 것입니다.
주요 연사로는 SABIC, Dow, Huntsman, NOVA Chemicals 및 LyondellBasell와 같은 대기업의 CEO가 포함됩니다. 이번 회의는 올레핀, 방향족 화합물, 메탄올 및 암모니아, 원료, 특수 화학 물질 및 순환 경제 이니셔티브에 중점을 둔 전문 트랙을 제공합니다.
S&P Global accueillera la 40e édition annuelle de la World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) à Houston du 17 au 21 mars 2025, à l'hôtel Marriott Marquis. L'événement rassemblera plus de 550 entreprises leaders, avec plus de 200 intervenants et près de 1 500 participants provenant de 53 pays.
La conférence, intitulée 'Investir pour la Croissance du Marché et un Futur à Faible Émission de Carbone', abordera des défis critiques pour l'industrie, y compris les changements dans la politique commerciale mondiale, l'environnement commercial, les objectifs climatiques et les réglementations en matière de durabilité. Les sessions clés traiteront de sujets tels que l'innovation pour la durabilité, l'impact de la transition énergétique, les implications des politiques électorales, le financement durable, la sécurité des matières premières et la dynamique de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
Parmi les intervenants notables figurent les PDG de grandes entreprises telles que SABIC, Dow, Huntsman, NOVA Chemicals et LyondellBasell. La conférence proposera des pistes spécialisées axées sur les oléfines, les aromatiques, le méthanol et l'ammoniac, les matières premières, les produits chimiques spécialisés et les initiatives d'économie circulaire.
S&P Global wird die 40. jährliche World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) vom 17. bis 21. März 2025 im Marriott Marquis Hotel in Houston ausrichten. Die Veranstaltung wird über 550 führende Unternehmen zusammenbringen, mit mehr als 200 Rednern und fast 1.500 Teilnehmern aus 53 Ländern.
Die Konferenz mit dem Thema 'Investieren für Marktwachstum und eine kohlenstoffarme Zukunft' wird kritische Herausforderungen der Branche ansprechen, darunter Veränderungen in der globalen Handelspolitik, das kommerzielle Umfeld, Klimaziele und Nachhaltigkeitsvorschriften. Wichtige Sitzungen werden Themen wie Innovation für Nachhaltigkeit, Auswirkungen des Energiewandels, politische Implikationen, nachhaltige Finanzierung, Rohstoffsicherheit und Dynamik der Lieferkette behandeln.
Zu den namhaften Rednern gehören CEOs großer Unternehmen wie SABIC, Dow, Huntsman, NOVA Chemicals und LyondellBasell. Die Konferenz wird spezialisierte Tracks zu Olefinen, Aromaten, Methanol und Ammoniak, Rohstoffen, Spezialchemikalien und Initiativen zur Kreislaufwirtschaft anbieten.
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Global forum to focus on 'Investing for Market Growth and A Low Carbon Future'
At this gathering of more than 550 leading companies in the global chemical industry, more than 200 speakers and close to 1500 attendees representing 53 different countries, notable thought leaders will converge to discuss the chemical industry at a critical juncture today – building on its key learnings from the past four decades and looking ahead to building a sustainable future.
Mark Eramo, Co-President, S&P Global Commodity Insights, said, "We are pleased to celebrate WPC's 40 years as the industry's leading platform for critical debate and constructive dialogue to drive innovation, enhance understanding and contribute to solutions for the chemical sector's most pressing challenges. Today, the industry stands at a crossroads and is poised for continued change, amid a backdrop of shifting global trade policy and a tough commercial environment, while navigating ambitious climate goals and sustainability regulations. Our esteemed speakers and experts will discuss the key trends shaping the global chemical industry in the years ahead and provide much needed insights for your business and the marketplace. We hope you will join us for WPC's 40th year anniversary celebration and an enlightening exploration of the past, present and future of the petrochemical industry."
WPC's Key Highlights include:
Executive Conference (March 18) – through the day
- Executive Session: 40 Years of Innovation Enabling the Path to a Sustainable, Low-Carbon Future
- Fireside Chat - Chemicals Leading the Way to a Lower Carbon Economy
- Executive Panel: Energy and Material Transition Impact on Chemical Industry
- Executive Panel: Electoral Shift and Policy Impact on World Outlook
- Executive Panel: Sustainable Financing: The New Catalyst for the Petrochemical Industry
- Executive Panel: Securing Feedstocks for a Low Carbon Future
- Executive Panel: Supply Chain Disruptions and Evolving Trade Dynamics
- Executive Session: Global Chemical Industry Outlook - Markets in Recovery?
Wednesday Tracks (March 19) – Concurrent
- Olefins, Polymers and Derivatives: Grow by anticipating market dynamics in a low carbon future
- Aromatics, Fibers and Derivatives: Is the energy transition beneficial or harmful for aromatics? Or both?
- Methanol & Ammonia and the Low Carbon Transition: Navigating the Future – Market Dynamics and Opportunities in Ammonia and Methanol
- Feedstocks and Integration: Feedstocks of the Future: Shifting to heavier and lower-carbon intensive
Thursday Tracks (March 20) – Concurrent
- Specialty Chemicals - Creating the Future
- Plastics and the Circular Economy – The Journey Towards a Circular Plastic Industry: Drivers, Initiatives and Progress
- Innovation & Emerging Technologies – Sustainable Innovation Driving Chemical Transformation and Growth
- Global Dynamics Reshaping Supply Chains - Supply Chains Driven by Geopolitics, Changing Trade Dynamics & Energy Transition
- Carbon Markets - Unlock the Future of Petrochemicals
Friday Regional Spotlights (March 21) – Concurrent
China - How will the chemical industry inChina manage the investments needed to meet both future demand and the country's ambitious net-zero targets?Latin America - Petrochemical Industry (next 40 years) driven by passion for innovation and sustainability
WPC 2025 Speakers include:
- Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, CEO, SABIC
- Jim Fitterling, Chair and CEO, Dow
- Gina Fyffe, CEO, Integra Petrochemicals PTE Ltd
- Peter Huntsman, Chairman, President and CEO, Huntsman
- Mazuin Ismail, Managing Director/ CEO, PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
- Chris Jahn, President and CEO, American Chemistry Council
- Ilham Kadri, CEO, Syensqo
- Roger Kearns, President and CEO, NOVA Chemicals Corporation
- Udo Lange, CEO, Stolt-Nielsen M.S Ltd
- Nikhil Meswani, Executive Director and Member of the Board, Reliance Industries Ltd
- Navanit Narayan, Wholetime Director and CEO, Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd
- Steve Prusak, President and CEO, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
- Peter Vanacker, CEO, LyondellBasell Industries NV
S&P Global Speakers & Experts:
- Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman, S&P Global
- Mark Eramo, Co-President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice President, Geopolitics & International Affairs, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Tony Potter, Chemicals, Derivatives, Plastics & Materials Lead, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Kurt Barrow, Head of Oil, Fuels & Chemicals, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Atul Arya, Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Satyam Panday,
U.S. Chief Economist, S&P Global Ratings - Olivier Maronneaud, Global Analytics Lead, Methanol & Plastic Circularity, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Ravivenkatesh Narayanaswamy, Vice President, Oil, Fuels & Chemicals Research, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Rahul Kapoor, Head of Shipping Analytics & Research, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Jim Burkhard, Head of Research for Oil Markets, Energy & Mobility, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Garrie Li, Chemical Insights APAC Lead, S&P Global Commodity Insights
View the complete list of speakers and the latest agenda.
Registration information
WPC will be held at the Marriott Marquis Houston Hotel from March 17-21, 2025. For further information and to register, visit https://wpc.spglobal.com/about/registration.html
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