SABIC has announced the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member of the Board, Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, effective 1 April 2026. Al-Fageeh was appointed CEO and Executive Member of the Board in March 2023, having previously served as acting CEO since September 2022. He brings more than 35 years of experience in the chemical…
OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) is progressing with the feasibility study of its Northern Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) ecosystem, a key initiative supporting Oman’s broader net-zero strategy. The Northern hub is one of three planned CCUS ecosystems designed to capture and transport carbon emissions from major industrial clusters. Focused on the Sohar Industrial Area…
From sustainability to strategy: The evolution of ESG in the GCC petrochemical sector By: Tala Abdulateef, Research Specialist, GPCA Sustainability in the petrochemical industry is no longer a side conversation. Across the GCC, it is becoming part of how companies define performance, manage risk, and plan for growth. The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)’s latest…
Emissions disclosures: The shift to product-carbon footprinting By Michael Tsang, CEO; and Firas Al-Khaifi, Sustainability Analyst, Three Pillars Consulting This article is the first of a series that is being developed by Three Pillars Consulting to expand on the topic of product-level emissions reporting (e.g. product-carbon footprints, life-cycle assessments, intensity-level reporting) within the petrochemical sector. This first article…
Shifting feedstocks: The impact of US-led Venezuelan oil stabilization on GCC downstream strategy Experts: Matthew Thoelke, VP Olefins EMEA; Claudio Brandao, VP Middle East Consulting; Jaime Brito, VP Refining and Oil Products – Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS Since 3 January, recent geopolitical developments involving Venezuela and the United States have renewed attention on the…
