Bonus episode: WPC gets underway in a volatile world

In a special episode ahead of the World Petrochemical Conference (WPC 2026), Chemical Week editor-in-chief Ian Young, senior editor Mark Thomas and S&P Global Energy senior price reporter Daniela Morales join the show for a discussion of key themes and what to look out for at this year's WPC. The war in the Middle East, supply chain and tariff issues, the evolution of the industry in the Asia-Pacific region and the changing nature of the energy transition take center stage as industry leaders prepare to gather in Houston.

Hear more about key issues in petrochemicals at the WPC 2026, taking place in Houston, Texas, over March 23-27, 2026. The event will bring together industry leaders and market experts to assess market shifts, margin pressures and strategic responses across the global petrochemical industry. For more information and to register, visit wpc.spglobal.com/en or contact wpc@spglobal.com.

This episode was recorded before the current war in the Middle East began. The Chemical Week Podcast is the industry's premier platform for wide-ranging discussions on issues impacting the global chemical sector, hosted by the editors of Chemical Week and S&P Global Energy. Subscribe to The Chemical Week Podcast on your favorite platform or visit chemweek.com/podcast to view our episode archive.