Bonus episode: WPC gets underway in volatile world
From Chemical Week by Chemical Week
March 18, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 165
About this episode
A discussion on key themes and issues ahead of the 2026 World Petrochemical Conference.
In a special episode in advance of the 2026 World Petrochemical Conference (WPC), Chemical Week editor-in-chief Ian Young, senior editor Mark Thomas, and S&P Global Platts senior price reporter Daniela Morales join the show for a discussion of key themes and what to look out for at this year's WPC. The war in the Middle East, supply chain and tariff issues, the evolution of the industry in Asia Pacific, and the changing nature of energy transition take center stage as industry leaders prepare to gather in Houston. Hear more on key issues in the petrochemical sector at the World Petrochemical Conference (WPC 2026), taking place at Houston, TX, March 23–27, 2026. The event will bring together industry leaders and market experts to assess market shifts, margin pressures and strategic responses across global petrochemicals. For more information and to register, visit wpc.spglobal.com/en or contact wpc@spglobal.com.
People in this episode
Host: Ian Young
Guests: Mark Thomas, Daniela Morales
Topics covered
- World Petrochemical Conference
- petrochemical sector
- energy transition
- supply chain issues
- tariff issues
- industry evolution
Keywords
- petrochemicals
- WPC 2026
- energy transition
- supply chain
- tariffs
- Middle East
- industry leaders
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: S&P Global Platts
Places: Middle East, Houston
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