Dow's Fitterling and ACC's Jahn on the state of the industry
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Dow CEO Jim Fitterling and ACC CEO Chris Jahn discuss the current state of the petrochemical industry amid volatility.
In two live interviews from the 2026 World Petrochemical Conference, Dow CEO Jim Fitterling and American Chemistry Council CEO Chris Jahn discuss the state of the industry in a moment of heightened volatility. Fitterling discusses the potential impact of the Middle East war, gives an update on the Dow's Alberta net-zero cracker, and talks about the prospects for Europe's competitiveness. Jahn highlights ACC's policy and regulatory priorities, and the ongoing uncertainty around global trade.
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