Heidi Finch

VIDEO: Senior editor Heidi Finch discusses factors contributing to dynamic European epoxy resins market and near-term supply/demand expectations #ICIS #epoxyresins #outlook https://t.co/KwxmhNHKmx

The pandemic has boosted numbers of refinery-linked renewables projects whilst causing delays and cancellations to traditional petrochemicals projects, according to an ICIS analyst. https://t.co/FHvqY6fH4D #ICIS #petrochemicals #renewables #sustainablity #greenfuture #pandemic

EPCA ’20:European benzene prices suffered major blows during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic outbreak, and despite gradual gains since early April, have yet to return to February levels. https://t.co/pijt3Qahec #ICIS #EPCA20 #Europe #Benzene #Naptha

RT @barbaraortner: The supply chain panel at #EPCAvirtual today. "It was a short-term crisis, very hard and brutal, but now we need to prep…

The chemical industry is "not only to survive but to thrive," said Shell's Exec VP Thomas Caspaire at the Virtual #EPCA 2020, adding "we need to de-carbonise, be more circular and be sustainable."

"The world around us is changing so are we, as an industry, we are an enabler for the future," said BASF CEO Brudermueller at the Virtual #EPCA 2020, with five key points to address, ops excellence, installing the circular economy, transparency in carbon footprint and safety.

ESG and digitalisation are two main trends that have been accelerated by the pandemic, ESG is "the driving force" in consumer demand and "data is the new fuel for the industry", said Dow CEO Jim Fitterling at the Virtual #EPCA 2020.

"Reducing CO2 emissions is not a choice, it is a must, how we grow our industry and decarbonise the sector." said Total President of Refining Chemicals in the Virtual #EPCA 2020 keynote presentation discussion.

Power outages caused by Hurricane Laura could delay start-ups at chemical plants until the end of September, long enough to squeeze several markets that are already tight. https://t.co/E9rj6oSDH0 #icis #hurricanelaura #meg #pvc #polyethylene #polypropylene #pet

VIDEO: ICIS Editor Ai Teng discusses the latest developments in the Asian MA market, with prices at record lows on coronavirus-ravaged demand #ICIS #MA #coronavirus #outlook https://t.co/bS6yN7AWYQ

Isopropanol (IPA) prices continue to decline, but at a more gradual pace than in recent weeks, as the market looks like it may have bottomed since IPA can be used by more industries at its new price level. https://t.co/Ix4e2OO0pv

More than 40% of US Group II base oil refining capacity shut ahead of Hurricane Laura https://t.co/4N58kjsJ3Q

Hurricane Laura has led to companies shutting down at least a third of synthetic rubber capacity in the US and more than 84% of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. etchems #oil #hurricanelaura #hurricane #motoroil #crude #gas

VIDEO: Market Reporter Jake Stones provides an overview of price drivers for European gas markets for the next seven days, as US cargo cancellations are expected to be announced for the month of October https://t.co/2CtBtfQPCR #ICIS #gas #LNG #windfarm

VIDEO: ICIS Head of Market Reporting, Barbara Ortner, and Deputy Managing Editor, Helena Strathearn, look at the outlook for styrene.https://t.co/rfoDyAYHaQ

Europe acetone spot prices continue to spike this week, lifting prices to the highest level globally, on the back of limited spot supply and short covering needs. #ICIS #Europe #Acetone #Supply #Global #Pricing #Supply https://t.co/pzDW8HR4yi

VIDEO: Senior editor Heidi Finch discusses how the Europe TiO2 industry is adapting to the #coronavirus pandemic. Some segments and parts of Europe continue to be hampered by the outbreak, whilst others are performing better #ICIS #TiO2 #outlook https://t.co/sWUnlS7h63