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RPET: A 2020 Review and 2021 Outlook

Download our latest insight to learn how Wood Mackenzie anticipates the RPET markets to adapt to the impacts of 2020 and evolve in 2021.

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12 April 2021

RPET: A 2020 Review and 2021 Outlook

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Chemical solutions: can chemical recycling improve the sustainability of the chemicals value chain?

In this second Chemical Solutions Insight, we explore the potential of chemical recycling technologies.

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12 November 2020

Chemical solutions: can chemical recycling improve the sustainability of the chemicals value chain?

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Chemical solutions: can bioplastics improve the sustainability of the chemicals value chain?

In this first chemical solutions insight, we explore the current state of play in biodegradable bioplastics.

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21 September 2020

Chemical solutions: can bioplastics improve the sustainability of the chemicals value chain?

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The coming golden age for the polyester chain

After a turbulent 2020, the polyester chain has started 2021 with a strong recovery. A new golden epoch beckons.

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30 March 2021

The coming golden age for the polyester chain

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28 April 2021

The Chemical Reaction

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The Chemical Reaction

Hear Wood Mackenzie's view on the key trends and events in the chemical industry - brought to you as they happen.

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16 April 2021

Chinese polyolefins resin exports – opportunistic or fundamental?

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Chinese polyolefins resin exports – opportunistic or fundamental?

We analyse the reasons why China's polyolefins export spike and the trends behind it.

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09 April 2021

European ethylene - steam cracker operations analysis

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European ethylene - steam cracker operations analysis

Analysis of key metrics for European steam cracker operations

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08 April 2021

Styrene overcapacity in 2024 - winners and losers

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Styrene overcapacity in 2024 - winners and losers

Explore how our new Styrene Asset Benchmarking Tool reveals global cost positioning

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Chemicals reports

13 November 2020

Key signposts for the chemical industry under a Biden administration

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Key signposts for the chemical industry under a Biden administration

The US presidential election regularly captures attention worldwide, but the 2020 race stands out given the polarizing atmosphere, media coverage, ...

12 November 2020

Chemical solutions: can chemical recycling improve the sustainability of the chemicals value chain?

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Chemical solutions: can chemical recycling improve the sustainability of the chemicals value chain?

Welcome to Chemical Solutions Insights series. In this series, Wood Mackenzie will assess the potential of key technological and material developme...

30 October 2020

Five reasons why polyethylene markets are largely resilient in 2020

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Five reasons why polyethylene markets are largely resilient in 2020

Coronavirus has hit the world economy. Wood Mackenzie expects global GDP growth in 2020 will contract by 5.4%, and this is already weighing on the ...

21 September 2020

Chemical solutions: can bioplastics improve the sustainability of the chemicals value chain?

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Chemical solutions: can bioplastics improve the sustainability of the chemicals value chain?

Welcome to Chemical Solutions Insights series. In this series, Wood Mackenzie will assess the potential of key technological and material developme...

09 September 2020

Hurricane Laura’s impact on North America’s EOEG industry

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Hurricane Laura’s impact on North America’s EOEG industry

Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwest Louisiana early on the morning of Thursday 27 August. With a number of chemical and refinery manufacturi...

31 August 2020

Hurricane Laura’s Impact on US Olefins

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Hurricane Laura’s Impact on US Olefins

Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwest Louisiana early on the morning of Thursday, August 27th. 25% of US ethylene capacity and 6% of global et...

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