Pourin’ Up Some Texas Tea: Crude Talk with Bill Groel

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of energy volatility and geopolitical tensions on the chemical industry with insights from Bill Groel.

Energy volatility. Geopolitical tension. Shifting crude markets. If you’re trying to make sense of how these forces are reshaping the chemical industry, this SmartAcids™ Podcast episode is one that you won't want to miss. In our latest conversation, hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst sit down with Bill Groel, Sr. Director of Product Marketing Management at Univar Solutions, to break down what’s really happening across global crude and hydrocarbons — and how those trends are already influenc...

People in this episode

Hosts: Andy Erickson, Chris Ernst

Guest: Bill Groel

Topics covered

• energy volatility
• geopolitical tension
• crude markets
• chemical industry
• global hydrocarbons

Keywords

• energy volatility
• geopolitical tension
• crude markets
• chemical industry
• global hydrocarbons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Univar Solutions

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