General Thoughts: We discuss downstream and non-integrated European chemical producer profit strength that we view as likely short-lived and the continued global push to integrate
Like transport, there are pockets of hydrogen opportunities associated with CO2 use that might make economic sense where carbon disposal costs are high and local
Polymer Market Trends: We highlight our upcoming attendance at NPE, the April edition of our Polymer Price Expectations report, and discuss mixed movements in global
General Thoughts: North American commodity chemical producer optimism increased in 1Q24 relative to most in Europe and Asia, partly due to recent cost curve developments
General Thoughts: Global chemical markets will likely remain oversupplied in 2024 as North America pushes its cost position and China boosts production at the expense
General Thoughts: The ability of the North American power grid to keep pace with surging demand, let alone rising electricity production, appears grim, though some