Chemweek TV at World Petrochemical Conference 2026
Chemweek TV at World Petrochemical Conference 2026
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.
Jim Fitterling, Former Chairman and CEO, Dow
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.
15:09
Leon de Bruyn, President & CEO, Lummus Technology
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
9:12
Steve Prusak, President & CEO, Chevron Phillips
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.
11:54
Roger Kearns, President & CEO, Nova Chemicals
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.
9:49
Jay Bhatia, CEO, Agilis
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.
6:32
Rebecca Liebert, President and CEO, Lubrizol
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.
8:17
Chris Jahn, President & CEO, American Chemistry Council
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.
10:34
Mike Finelli, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer; CEO, North America, Syensqo
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.
9:39
D.K. Agarwal, Deputy Group CEO, Indorama Ventures Global Services Limited
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.
7:36
Adriano Alfani, CEO, Versalis
Adriano Alfani outlines Versalis’ transformation strategy, rationalizing assets, prioritizing specialization and circularity, and reshaping European operations to remain competitive in a volatile market.
10:22
Michael Lefenfeld, President & CEO, Hexion
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.
6:34
Steen Lund, CEO, RightShip
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.
9:12
Executive Conversations at WPC 2026
Executive Conversations at WPC 2026
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Play video John Moseley, Chief Commercial Officer, Port Houston
John Moseley, Chief Commercial Officer, Port Houston
In this video, John Moseley, Chief Commercial Officer at Port Houston, delves into the strategies and developments shaping the port of Houston's operations today.
9:28
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Play video Chemweek at WPC: Highlights with Clay Boswell
Chemweek at WPC: Highlights with Clay Boswell
2:32
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Play video Chemweek at WPC: Highlights with Ian Young
Chemweek at WPC: Highlights with Ian Young
4:37
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Play video Chemweek at WPC: Highlights with Mark Thomas
Chemweek at WPC: Highlights with Mark Thomas
5:16
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Play video Mike Finelli, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer; CEO, North America, Syensqo
Mike Finelli, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer; CEO, North America, Syensqo
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.
9:39
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Play video Leon de Bruyn, President & CEO, Lummus Technology
Leon de Bruyn, President & CEO, Lummus Technology
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
9:12
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Play video S&P_Mark Morgan
S&P_Mark Morgan
7:19
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Play video Rebecca Liebert, President and CEO, Lubrizol
Rebecca Liebert, President and CEO, Lubrizol
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.
8:17
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Play video Jennifer Holmgren, CEO, LanzaTech
Jennifer Holmgren, CEO, LanzaTech
Jennifer Holmgren assesses the shifting economics of waste-to-carbon technologies, identifying where biological pathways are reaching commercial inflection points amid policy uncertainty and capital discipline.
6:13
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Play video Juan Pablo Barreira and Zach Green, McKinsey and Company
Juan Pablo Barreira and Zach Green, McKinsey and Company
At the 2026 World Petrochemical Conference in Houston, McKinsey & Company partners Juan Pablo Barreira and Zach Green note that the chemicals industry is lagging peers in some areas of AI adoption but faces significant upside across commercial...
2:43
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Play video Adriano Alfani, CEO, Versalis
Adriano Alfani, CEO, Versalis
Adriano Alfani outlines Versalis’ transformation strategy, rationalizing assets, prioritizing specialization and circularity, and reshaping European operations to remain competitive in a volatile market.
10:22
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Play video S&P Mark Eramo
S&P Mark Eramo
9:18
Executive Conversations at WPC 2025
Executive Conversations at WPC 2025
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Play video WPC 2025—ChemweekLive: Stan Chen, CEO at Synansis
WPC 2025—ChemweekLive: Stan Chen, CEO at Synansis
8:19
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Play video WPC 2025—ChemweekLive: Katie Elliot and Shannan Billings, directors of Aromatics at S&P Global
WPC 2025—ChemweekLive: Katie Elliot and Shannan Billings, directors of Aromatics at S&P Global
16:09
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Play video Blank Template - Nov 18, 2025
Blank Template - Nov 18, 2025
9:09
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Play video WPC 2025—ChemweekLive: Rob Wattelé, Segment Manager Chemicals at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
WPC 2025—ChemweekLive: Rob Wattelé, Segment Manager Chemicals at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
10:07
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Play video WPC 2025—ChemweekLive: Maren Schroeder, president at Stolt Tankers
WPC 2025—ChemweekLive: Maren Schroeder, president at Stolt Tankers
8:43
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Play video WPC 2025—ChemweekLive: Martin Toscano, president at Evonik Industries in Mexico
WPC 2025—ChemweekLive: Martin Toscano, president at Evonik Industries in Mexico
12:12
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Play video WPC2025: Mark Eramo and Lyn Tattum expert recap
WPC2025: Mark Eramo and Lyn Tattum expert recap
Mark and Lyn talk key trends, market shifts on day 2 of the event.
10:36
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Play video WPC 2025 Preview: Chevron Phillips Chemical CEO Steven Prusak discusses the 2025 outlook
WPC 2025 Preview: Chevron Phillips Chemical CEO Steven Prusak discusses the 2025 outlook
10:25
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Play video WPC2025-ChemweekLive: Leon de Bruyn, President & CEO, Lummus Technology
WPC2025-ChemweekLive: Leon de Bruyn, President & CEO, Lummus Technology
4:29
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Play video WPC2025-ChemweekLive: Chris Jahn, President & CEO, American Chemistry Council
WPC2025-ChemweekLive: Chris Jahn, President & CEO, American Chemistry Council
8:52
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Play video WPC2025-ChemweekLive: Gillian Morris, Principal Deal Advisory and Strategy, KPMG
WPC2025-ChemweekLive: Gillian Morris, Principal Deal Advisory and Strategy, KPMG
12:37
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Play video WPC2025-ChemweekLive: DK Agarwal, CEO, Indorama Ventures
WPC2025-ChemweekLive: DK Agarwal, CEO, Indorama Ventures
9:53
