Innovations in technology and products to spur phenol/acetone markets

Global Phenol and Acetone markets are witnessing a strong surge from downstream markets and in particular phenolic and epoxy resins. Driving on new found opportunities for growing wind energy markets, phenolic resins markets have opened up growth avenues for the industry.

Notwithstanding the projections for shale gas and its influence on the global petrochemical trade, long term impact of shale gas on propylene supplies is still open to debate. The new on-purpose propylene plants coming on-stream globally and the 1.2 mn tpa phenol JV between INEOS Phenol and Sinopec YPC will bring in further phenol supplies into play. How will these large influx of propylene influence phenol pricing and trade? Will China’s focus on self- sufficiency disrupt global trade patterns?

Production economics of various processes have also been driven by new technology developments. To what extent this will influence propylene and benzene pricing is a moot point. Innovations within the phenol and acetone industry continue to be driven by sustainability goals. Bio based and greener approaches have shaped the industry in recent years. Will recent successes of bio propylene from renewables, non-phosgene polycarbonate technology spur further developments?

How big are new opportunities for phenolic resins from wind energy applications? Will new applications for epoxy resins fuel phenol market growth as markets for high-end grades are expected to emerge in future? How are the regional phenol acetone markets shaping up?

CMT’s 11th Phenol/Acetone & Derivatives Markets seeks to provide an insider angle to these and related issues on market dynamics, feedstock supply patterns, technology innovations and other critical determinants of the phenol value chain. With participation from industry experts and high calibre speakers, this conference offers unrivalled networking opportunities and is a MUST ATTEND event for all involved in this value chain.

Highlights:

• Opportunities Arising from Shale revolution and On-Purpose Propylene Production
• Global Phenol/Acetone Market: Outlook, Challenges & Recommendations
• Macro-Economics & Phenol Markets Development in China, India, Thailand and etc.
• BPA Market Review & Impact arising from the New Capacities, Changing Trade Flows
• Growth Drivers & Key Market Trends of Phenolic & Epoxy Resin Markets
• PC market trends and innovation
• Economics of Bio-Acetone Production & Downstream Demand
• Prospects of Wasteless Process for Co-Production of Phenol & Acetone (WEPP Process)

Register your team today and enjoy group discounts!