Chemweek TV at World Petrochemical Conference 2026

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Jim Fitterling, Former Chairman and CEO, Dow

15:09

Jim Fitterling describes how the Iran conflict has quickly changed chemical markets, pushed 20% of low-cost supply out of the market, steepened the global petrochemical cost curve, and pushed the industry from destocking into supply shock.

Leon de Bruyn, President & CEO, Lummus Technology

9:12

At the 2026 World Petrochemical Conference in Houston, Lummus Technology CEO Leon De Bruyn outlines how geographic shifts, deglobalization, and sustainability-driven technologies are reshaping capital investment decisions in chemicals. He highlights

Steve Prusak, President & CEO, Chevron Phillips

11:54

Steve Prusak discusses Iran war impacts, how CPChem is managing geopolitical risk, investing in low-cost US and Middle East operations, and advancing major projects while navigating continued market volatility.

Roger Kearns, President & CEO, Nova Chemicals

9:49

Roger Kearns discusses managing petrochemical volatility, strengthening North America’s cost advantage, recycling opportunities, and positioning Nova for its next phase of growth through integration with Borouge.

Jay Bhatia, CEO, Agilis

6:32

AI is already reshaping chemicals, with potential for improvement in commercial performance, from faster sales execution to sharper customer engagement. Bhatia argues industry leaders will separate themselves by fixing fragmented data amplifies risk.

Rebecca Liebert, President and CEO, Lubrizol

8:17

From shifting global demand to AI enabled innovation, Rebecca Liebert explains how Lubrizol is evolving its strategy, workforce, and regional execution to stay competitive in a rapidly changing specialty chemicals landscape.

Chris Jahn, President & CEO, American Chemistry Council

10:34

Chris Jahn details the policy priorities shaping the competitiveness of U.S. chemical manufacturers, from TSCA reform and trade to infrastructure and regulatory certainty in an era of disruption.

Mike Finelli, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer; CEO, North America, Syensqo

9:39

Michael Finelli outlines how Syensqo is navigating sustained market volatility—using advanced materials innovation, AI, circularity, and co development to drive growth and resilience across North America.

D.K. Agarwal, Deputy Group CEO, Indorama Ventures Global Services Limited

7:36

D.K. Agarwal provides a view from Southeast Asia on feedstocks, operating rates, and how Indorama is optimizing its global footprint in PET and EO derivatives amid China’s rising self sufficiency and regional supply shocks.

Adriano Alfani, CEO, Versalis

10:22

Adriano Alfani outlines Versalis’ transformation strategy, rationalizing assets, prioritizing specialization and circularity, and reshaping European operations to remain competitive in a volatile market.

Michael Lefenfeld, President & CEO, Hexion

6:34

Michael Lefenfeld shares how Hexion is deploying digital tools and advanced analytics to improve efficiency, sustainability, and product quality while repositioning its core thermoset resins portfolio.

Steen Lund, CEO, RightShip

9:12

Steen Lund explains how maritime risk, ESG commitments, and AI driven insights are evolving as trade lanes shift and petrochemical logistics grow more complex in a period of disruption.

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