Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is Canada’s largest hydrocarbon processing region and a world-class location for petrochemical, manufacturing, oil and gas investment. With low-cost feedstock, a skilled workforce, meaningful government incentive programs, and valuable logistics and market connections, the region offers attractive competitive advantages bolstered by a favorable corporate tax environment. As a developed energy cluster with robust infrastructure in place, the region includes structural advantages that allow it to compete on a global scale to provide the products the modern economy will demand.

Chemical Week is the world's leading source of news, data and analysis in the chemical industry.

Our globally respected chemical business insight is founded on 100+ years of editorial excellence that informs all our channels, including Chemweek.com, Business Daily, Chemical Week LIVE, and Chemical Week Magazine.

Whether you are seeking real-time news and authoritative editorial analysis from all global chemical markets to help you make better decisions, or planning a marketing campaign to reach international decision-makers across different sectors, our editorial standards and global audiences provide you with the unparalleled expertise and coverage you need.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care®; common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues; and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $486 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is among the largest exporters in the nation, accounting for ten percent of all U.S. goods exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure.

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels.

With over 5 decades of experience in delivery of complex projects within the chemicals and refining industries, ABB provides products, solutions and services that enhance the productivity and energy efficiency of a broad range of chemical processes, from the smallest batch plant to the largest continuous petrochemical complex, enabling a pathway to sustainable operations because we know that these efficiencies make the world of difference.

ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, develops and applies next-generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world’s growing needs for energy and high-quality chemical products.

We hold an industry-leading inventory of global oil and natural gas resources. We are a leading marketer of petroleum products, and our chemical company ranks among the world’s largest. We continue to innovate and selectively invest across our integrated portfolio, creating long-term shareholder value by increasing energy supply in a safe, affordable, and environmentally responsible way.

An industry leader in almost every aspect of the energy and chemical manufacturing businesses, we operate facilities or market products in most of the world’s countries, explore for oil and natural gas on six continents, and research and develop next-generation technologies to help meet the dual challenge of fueling global economies while addressing the risks of climate change.

At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists and consultants do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — our more than 7,000 professionals partner with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place.

As a 100 percent employee-owned firm rated in the top 5 percent for safety, each professional brings an ownership mentality to our projects. That means we think like owners, working through each challenge until it’s resolved, exceeding our clients’ goals. This dedication and drive positions us as a leader across the many industries we serve, including the Oil, Gas and Chemicals markets.

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, listed in Thailand (Bloomberg ticker IVL.TB), is one of the world’s leading petrochemicals producers, with a global manufacturing footprint across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and Americas. The company’s portfolio comprises Integrated PET, Olefins, Fibers, Packaging and Specialty Chemicals. Indorama Ventures products serve major FMCG and automotive sectors, i.e. beverages, hygiene, personal care, tire and safety segments.

Indorama Ventures is firmly committed to developing technologies and processes that use post-consumer PET and polyester waste materials as feedstock for the future. We intend to ensure all aspects of the circular economy come to fruition, reducing waste found in the environment. The Company is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).               

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is a global leader in transportation and logistics.

The company has been headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978. MSC USA opened in 1985, serving the American market for over 35 years. In the country, the company stands for 1,250 employees, 9 offices, 21 ports, 31 terminals, 44 weekly services and 75 inland ramps.

As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC has 524 offices across 155 countries worldwide with over 100,000 MSC Group employees, providing delivery of goods and services to local communities, customers and international business partners.

The company calls at 500 ports on 230+ trade routes, carrying some 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually, via a modern fleet, equipped with the latest green technologies. Over the years, MSC has diversified its activities to include overland transportation, logistics and a growing portfolio of port terminal investments.

The company has seen exponential growth in terms of both volume and fleet capacity, and now serves millions of customers globally, with a 365 days a year operation. Today, the company’s focus remains true to its roots, as it continues to build and retain long-term partnerships with customers.

The Polymer Alliance Zone’s (PAZ) mission is to assist in the retention, expansion and recruitment of polymer and polymer related companies to the seven-county region along the Ohio River as well as the State of West Virginia as a whole. PAZ is well positioned because of three key reasons:

 * Feedstock Supply. PAZ is within the Marcellus and Utica Shale Gas region which is the most prolific natural gas producing formations in North America, which by 2040 will supply 40% of all the natural gas extracted in the United States. It also is an area rich in natural gas liquids (NGLs) that are the essential building blocks in the production of polyethylene and polypropylene. Projections are that NGL production will increase from 600 thousand barrels per day to 1.17 million barrels in 2040.

 * Location. 70% of North American polyethylene demand is within an 8hour truck driving shift of PAZ and 77% of the polypropylene demand. Additionally, PAZ is within an 8-hour drive of 50% of the U.S. population and 30% of the Canadian population.

 * Cost. Ethane costs are 32% lower in the PAZ region then the Gulf Coast of the United States and delivered polyethylene costs are 23% lower. 

Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and with operations in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit us at bakerhughes.com

Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research & Innovation Center (MATRIC) is the strategic innovation partner of choice that provides uncommon expertise and infrastructure to solve the most challenging science and technology problems. Focusing on the areas of chemical, energy and environmental technologies, technical engineering and advanced software technologies, MATRIC delivers innovation from concept to commercialization. We utilize our experienced and renowned staff, unique laboratory and pilot plant facilities, and flexible intellectual property models to create value for customers and investors around the world. We are an energized and expanding company that works from facilities in South Charleston and Morgantown, W.Va.                                

Chemical Weekly is India’s leading news magazine for the chemical and allied industries, covering global techno-commercial developments in this dynamic sector.

Published in print and digital formats, Chemical Weekly offers a judicious blend of news, views, technical reports, price and market insights.

Group companies organise India’s leading exhibition, Chemexpo India, and offer market research and consulting services in chemicals.

For more information visit: www.chemicalweekly.com and www.chemexpoindia.com

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Polymerupdate is an independent media organisation with over 100 staff. It is headquartered in Mumbai, India and has offices in key overseas locations including Istanbul, Turkey and Dubai, UAE. Polymerupdate produces real-time news feeds, daily price assessments and analysis of various petrochemical products. The company hosts industry-leading conferences under the brand name RACE (Recycling And the Circular Economy) and has a training division under the Polymerupdate Academy brand label. Polymerupdate services several thousand clients in over 71 countries. These clients use Polymerupdate data to settle contracts, index physical trade, for analysis and as benchmarks while negotiating deals. Polymerupdate was founded in 1999 and is a privately held, India registered company. Polymerupdate, the Polymerupdate logo, RACE Conferences, Polymerupdate Academy and Polymerupdate TV are trademarks owned by Shalimar Infotech Pvt Ltd.