
The Chemical Week Podcast brings you authoritative insights from industry leaders and S&P Global Energy experts on the issues shaping the global chemical industry – covering petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, sustainability, innovation, market trends, supply chains, and policy and regulatory developments.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 174 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

AlkaLi Labs co-founder and CEO, Luis Valencia, and BioMade program director/technology, David Nathan, and program manager, Jonathan Valdez, sit down with Chemical Week specialties editor Sotirios Frantzanas to discuss biomanufacturing developments, i... more
Chemical Week editors Vincent Valk and Sotirios Frantzanas and S&P Global Energy price reporter Nayana Khosla join host Jameson Croteau for a discussion on second quarter chemical earnings. The panel examines how Middle East geopolitical tensions and... more
Federico Mennella, managing director and head of chemicals and materials, DC Advisory, joins host Vincent Valk for a discussion on the chemical M&A rebound in 2026. Large deals look to be returning as companies grow more comfortable with volatility a... more
Paul Kurias, S&P Global Ratings director, lead analyst, corporate ratings, and Danny Krauss, S&P Global Ratings director, join host Vincent Valk for a discussion on the 2026 credit outlook for the chemicals sector. The sector outlook remains mixed as... more
Hexion president and CEO, Michael Lefenfeld, joins host Vincent Valk for a discussion on how to embed AI into the day-to-day operations of a chemical company—optimizing manufacturing, supply chain logistics, and organizational processes while improvi... more
Mark Lustig, partner at consultancy PwC, joins the podcast to discuss the firm's chemicals manufacturing investment attractiveness index. Key points of discussion include which countries are the most attractive investment destinations now and in the ... more
Solstice Advanced Materials CEO, David Sewell, joins host Jameson Croteau for a discussion on the company's spin-off from Honeywell and the high-growth sectors of semiconductor chip and data center cooling, US nuclear energy and the ongoing transitio... more
Chemical Week editor-in-chief Mark Thomas, senior editor Vincent Valk and S&P Global Energy senior price reporter Mujidah Yahaya join host Jameson Croteau for a discussion of first-quarter results season, with a particular focus on the impact of the ... more
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The show centers on the global chemicals industry, exploring how macro-driven dynamics—M&A activity, credit conditions, policy shifts, and supply-chain resilience—shape strategies for manufacturers, suppliers, and investors. Recent episodes often feature finance professionals, corporate leaders, and policy analysts discussing near-term volatility, geopolitical risk, AI-enabled manufacturing, and regional investment trends. A standout thread is the emphasis on practical implications: how Middle East tensions, data-driven decision making, and sustainability considerations drive capex, pricing, and competitive positioning. Overall, it's likely to appeal to executives, investors, engineers, and policy stakeholders who want a clear read on where... more
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Recent guests on Chemical Week include:
1. Luis Valencia
2. John Valdez
3. David Nathan
4. Nayana Khosla
5. Sotirios Frantzanas
6. Vincent Valk
7. Kimberly Foley
8. Federico Mennella
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