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ExxonMobil acquires Southeast Asia’s Jurong Aromatics

15 May 2017

Following the recent news about the acquisition of Jurong Aromatics Corporation, Steve Jenkins looks at how things will play out in the aromatics sector going forward.

Editorial

PET bottles – the world’s most sustainable packaging solution?

12 January 2017

Are PET bottles the world’s most sustainable packaging solution? Read more.

Case Study

Making materially better choices

04 December 2019

A case study of the packaging sector shows the challenges facing packaging companies in building truly sustainable supply chains.

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Busting 6 myths about plastic

05 November 2018

Today's consumer has a love/hate relationship with this ubiquitous material as a result of growing coverage of how we use and dispose of it. It's easy to forget the value of plastic and the challenges we face in replacing it. Here we uncover the truth about plastic and its alternatives.

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How can a circular plastics economy grow the oil industry?

12 August 2018

The oil industry is turning to petrochemicals for long term growth but what impact will environmental strategies to reduce or ban plastic consumption have on long-term oil demand growth?

Opinion

Horizons Live: Waste to wealth

31 July 2024

The circular economy is a critical strategy for delivering a lower-emission, more sustainable economy. This month's Horizons Live examines how different industries can work towards unlocking circular value chains and initiate change.

Opinion

Horizons Live: Avoiding pand-ammonia

06 December 2022

Ed Crooks is joined by Mariana Moreira, Murray Douglas, and Claude Mourey on this Horizons Live to discuss how to kick-start a global low-carbon ammonia industry.

Opinion

Are current legal frameworks too restrictive for CCUS projects?

08 April 2025

Are outdated regulations holding back CCUS? Hear top legal and economic experts break down the barriers to scaling carbon capture in the US.

Opinion

Bonus episode from COP29: Getting real about methane emissions

10 December 2024

More than 100 countries have pledged to cut methane emissions, with not much to show for it so far. What is being done to change that?

Opinion

Horizons podcast: Plastic surgery

14 December 2021

Dr. Liz Dennett joins Dr Lars Borger and Guy Bailey to explore biodegradability, new materials and how could we create a sustainable plastic value chain.

News Release

Redesign biggest opportunity to clean up plastic packaging as sector GHG emissions predicted to rise 75% by 2040

21 February 2022

Plastic pollution caught and maintained the world’s attention in the mid-2010s as images of marine environments ravaged by deposits of disposed plastic led global governments and corporations to commit to improving the circular plastic economy.

News Release

The plastics industry must go under the knife for a more sustainable future

18 November 2021

Stemming the flow of plastics into the environment will need ‘more than a nip and tuck approach’ if the world is to reach peak plastic and meet the net zero challenge, says Wood Mackenzie.

News Release

High carbon tax could erode up to 60% of Asia’s refining earnings

05 October 2021

A high carbon tax could erode up to 60% of Asia’s total refining earnings by 2027, says Wood Mackenzie, at the Global Energy Summit Focus Week.

News Release

Decarbonising plastic value chains remains Herculean task

26 July 2021

Despite the ‘war on plastics’, demand over the coming decades will be robust, underpinned by the growing global middle-class and the material requirements of the energy transition.

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What would an EU carbon border adjustment mechanism mean?

14 July 2021

The EU Commission proposed a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) as part of today’s “Fit for 55” package. James Whiteside, global head of multi-commodity research at Wood Mackenzie, said: “As the first mechanism of its kind, the CBAM is being designed in consultation with industry to avoid unintended consequences. “A CBAM that does not cover a substantial portion of the production chain will encourage carbon leakage - pushing emissions beyond the borders of the EU or shifting competition between EU and non-EU producers to the next stage of the value chain.”

News Release

Packaging redesign could reduce global plastic demand by 20% by 2050

10 June 2021

Plastic packaging redesign, which includes elimination, substitution and reuse approaches, could reduce global plastic packaging demand in 2050 from 190MT to 150MT, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie’s Cross-Polymer Demand Model.

News Release

Texas deep freeze: lingering impacts on US petrochemical industry

19 March 2021

Last month’s winter storm paralysed the US petrochemical industry. Operations at US Gulf Coast petrochemical facilities have yet to fully recover one month after freezing temperatures triggered wide-spread power outages and plant shutdowns.

News Release

US winter storm impacts on the polyester value chain

18 February 2021

As the US deals with this week’s winter storm, refining and petrochemicals outages could have an impact on the global polyester chain, according to Wood Mackenzie.

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BP sells petrochemicals business to INEOS in US$5bn deal

29 June 2020

Steve Jenkins, vice president of Wood Mackenzie’s petrochemicals team, comments on this morning’s announcement from BP that it is selling its petrochemicals business to INEOS in a US$5 billion deal.

Opinion

8 things we learned at the Chemicals and Polymers Conference

20 September 2021

The Chemicals and Polymers Conference discussed base chemical and polymer markets, emerging technologies, and discussions on the hot topics facing the industry.

Opinion

COP26: Can petrochemicals square the circle?

29 September 2021

Polymer value chains currently account for 4% of energy related GHG emissions, and this figure is set to rise to 10% by 2050 as plastic demand rises to meet the needs of the rising global middle-class.

Opinion

2022 – cheerful or fearful?

16 December 2021

After another rollercoaster year that trampled on predictions, the annual APAC Energy Buzz ‘cheerful or fearful’ outlook is back.

Opinion

The polyester chain in 2022 and beyond

03 February 2022

Key themes to watch for the polyester chain, from growing overcapacity to prices, margins and supply chain woes – and the quest for greater sustainability.

Editorial

Crisis in Ukraine: the global risks to commodities

25 February 2022

The invasion of Ukraine has had an immediate effect on the global economy and markets. What are the lasting implications for commodities?

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Wood Mackenzie 2021 Research Excellence Awards

28 March 2022

In 2021 our global analysts created an outstanding body of research, putting a unique angle on everything from Covid-19 and COP26 through the recovery of commodity markets and rising geopolitical risk.

Opinion

Can chemical recycling close the plastic loop?

14 June 2022

Only certain types of plastic can be handled by existing mechanical processes. Could emerging technology such as feedstock recycling, chemical depolymerisation and solvent purification offer a solution?

Opinion

Propylene: picking the winners and losers

11 August 2022

Tracking asset economic performance through the propylene downcycle.

Opinion

Overcapacity puts pressure on polypropylene markets

11 August 2022

How can the industry prepare for the cycle, and which polypropylene producers are best placed to withstand the market’s peaks and troughs?

Opinion

How will a global slowdown impact chemicals markets?

26 September 2022

A strong correlation between GDP and plastics demand growth means that macroeconomic conditions have a significant impact on the chemicals industry.

Opinion

Can legislation unlock a circular plastics economy?

12 October 2022

Clear and robust legislation is vital if the fragmented plastics economy is to find a sustainable pathway – the UN treaty on plastic pollution will play a central role.

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ExxonMobil acquires Southeast Asia’s Jurong Aromatics

PET bottles – the world’s most sustainable packaging solution?

Making materially better choices

Busting 6 myths about plastic

How can a circular plastics economy grow the oil industry?

Horizons Live: Waste to wealth

Horizons Live: Avoiding pand-ammonia

Are current legal frameworks too restrictive for CCUS projects?

Bonus episode from COP29: Getting real about methane emissions

Horizons podcast: Plastic surgery

Redesign biggest opportunity to clean up plastic packaging as sector GHG emissions predicted to rise 75% by 2040

The plastics industry must go under the knife for a more sustainable future

High carbon tax could erode up to 60% of Asia’s refining earnings

Decarbonising plastic value chains remains Herculean task

What would an EU carbon border adjustment mechanism mean?

Packaging redesign could reduce global plastic demand by 20% by 2050

Texas deep freeze: lingering impacts on US petrochemical industry

US winter storm impacts on the polyester value chain

BP sells petrochemicals business to INEOS in US$5bn deal

8 things we learned at the Chemicals and Polymers Conference

COP26: Can petrochemicals square the circle?

2022 – cheerful or fearful?

The polyester chain in 2022 and beyond

Crisis in Ukraine: the global risks to commodities

Wood Mackenzie 2021 Research Excellence Awards

Can chemical recycling close the plastic loop?

Propylene: picking the winners and losers

Overcapacity puts pressure on polypropylene markets

How will a global slowdown impact chemicals markets?

Can legislation unlock a circular plastics economy?

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