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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.

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S&P Global price reporter Daniel Workman and Global Methanol Alliance managing director Felicia Mester join podcast host Luke Warren for a discussion of key developments in methanol-to-jet (MtJ) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). They examine cost ... more

CW editor-in-chief Mark Thomas and S&P Global Energy Platts senior price reporters Mujidah Yahaya and Archit Singh join the podcast for discussion of key takeaways from EPCA 2026. Topics include securing supply for Europe amid disruptions, the shrink... more

CW specialties editor Sotirios Frantzanas joins the podcast for a short discussion of key takeaways from FECC 2026, the annual conference of European chemical distributors. Topics include the outlook for chemical distribution in Europe and how distri... more

Chemical Week publisher and S&P Global Energy head of conferences content Rob Westervelt joins the podcast for a discussion of CW's Billion-Dollar Club issue and the 2026 Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC). Rob and podcast host Vincent Valk di... more

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

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Daniel Workman
Senior price reporter on the Biofuels and Feedstocks team at S&P Global Energy
S&P Global Energy
Episode: Unpacking methanol-to-jet: costs, certification and SAF policy
Felicia Mester
Managing director for Europe and IMO at the Global Methanol Alliance
Global Methanol Alliance
Episode: Unpacking methanol-to-jet: costs, certification and SAF policy
Mark Thomas
Editor-in-chief of Chemical Week
Chemical Week
Episode: How is Europe's petrochemical industry weathering rationalization and supply disruptions?
Mujidah Yahaya
Senior price reporter at S&P Global Energy Platts
S&P Global Energy Platts
Episode: How is Europe's petrochemical industry weathering rationalization and supply disruptions?
Archit Singh
Senior price reporter at S&P Global Energy Platts
S&P Global Energy Platts
Episode: How is Europe's petrochemical industry weathering rationalization and supply disruptions?
Sotirios Frantzanas
Specialties Editor at Chemical Week
Chemical Week
Episode: BONUS: How are chemical distributors adjusting to disruptions in Europe?
Rob Westervelt
Head of Conference Content at S&P Global Energy and Publisher of Chemical Week
S&P Global Energy / Chemical Week
Episode: How are SOEs shaping industry's present and future?
Luis Valencia
Co-founder and CEO of AlkaLi Labs
AlkaLi Labs
Episode: How can biomanufacturing help secure lithium supply?
John Valdez
Program Manager
BioMade
Episode: How can biomanufacturing help secure lithium supply?

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Vincent Valk
Senior Editor specializing in prices, currency, and regional dynamics; frequent panelist on industry earnings and strategy discussions

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Unpacking methanol-to-jet: costs, certification and SAF policy
Q: What regulations and measures are needed to accelerate the uptake of methanol to jet?
Workman and Mester call for stable long-term policy, incentives to narrow the cost gap with fossil jet fuel, and financial tools such as revenue-certainty mechanisms and grant funding to de-risk projects and attract investment.
Unpacking methanol-to-jet: costs, certification and SAF policy
Q: How did ReFuelEU aviation shape the decision to publish this report, and what are some of the headline findings?
Mester says the regulation created a long-term legal SAF demand trajectory that existing pathways alone cannot meet. The report finds biomethanol-based methanol-to-jet among the lowest-cost novel routes, with existing methanol infrastructure and the potential for supportive policy to improve its economics.
How is Europe's petrochemical industry weathering rationalization and supply disruptions?
Q: Do industry leaders have any ideas on how the EU can make industrial policy more effective?
Executives want the EU to act faster, clarify regulations, protect industrial competitiveness, and allow companies greater flexibility in meeting sustainability goals.
How is Europe's petrochemical industry weathering rationalization and supply disruptions?
Q: What was everyone's key takeaways from EPCA?
The conference felt more upbeat than the previous year, partly because supply disruptions and market volatility created new discussion and opportunities. However, participants did not see a structural improvement in European market fundamentals.
BONUS: How are chemical distributors adjusting to disruptions in Europe?
Q: What are the growth prospects for chemical distributors in Europe over the next few years?
Distributors are seen as potential growth partners for producers amid cost pressures, with outsourcing and supply diversification expanding as customers demand reliability; this, combined with greater supplier access and entry into value-added services, points to continued growth and a shifting role beyond traditional logistics.

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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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