As the chemical industry enters a period of rapid transformation, its ability to innovate and compete will depend not only on technology and investment, but also on the talent it helps to nurture. From empowering the next generation of leaders to participate in shaping the future of the industry, to equipping them with the…
The chemical and petrochemical industry has historically operated in a globalized trade environment, moving products efficiently from its domestic hubs to markets across the world. Over the last decade the global trade landscape has seen a pronounced shift, leading companies to pivot from hyper-globalized, cost-driven models to more localized, resilience-focused and agile regional networks. Driven…
In today’s world, the flow of energy and goods is continuously being reshaped by a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. Recent events have reminded us how deeply intertwined energy systems, trade routes, and geopolitics have become — and how quickly vulnerabilities can surface across supply chains. This episode of the GPCA Podcast features Dr. Anas F.…
In this special episode of the GPCA Podcast held on the sidelines of the 19th Annual GPCA Forum in Bahrain, Dima Al Horani, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, GPCA, sat down with Christian Peters, Vice President, Chemical Market Catalysts, BASF, to discuss how the company is navigating a rapidly changing global landscape. Against the…
In this special episode of the GPCA Podcast held on the sidelines of the 19th Annual GPCA Forum in Bahrain, Dima Al Horani, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, GPCA, sat down with Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Torras, President and CEO, Tricon Energy, to discuss the realities of navigating an increasingly multipolar global economy, defined by shifting…
In this special episode of the GPCA Podcast held on the sidelines of the 19th Annual GPCA Forum in Bahrain, Dima Al Horani, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, GPCA, sat down with Dr. Steffen Richter, President – Eastern Europe, Middle East and Central Asia, Linde, to dive into the technologies, partnerships, and large‑scale projects…
In this special episode of the GPCA Podcast held on the sidelines of the 19th Annual GPCA Forum in Bahrain, Dima Al Horani, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, GPCA, sat down with Deena Al-Khayyal, Managing Director, LyondellBasell Arabian, to explore LyondellBasell’s investment journey in Saudi Arabia and how the company is helping shape the…
In this special episode of the GPCA Podcast held on the sidelines of the 19th Annual GPCA Forum in Bahrain, Dima Al Horani, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, GPCA, sat down with Andrew Toumazi, CEO, FGE NexantECA, as he reflects on his remarkable journey from startup founder to leader of a newly merged global…
In today’s world, sustainability is all around us — in headlines, boardrooms, and brand campaigns. But in the petrochemical and chemical industry, it’s a word that often sparks debate. The term greenwashing has become both a critique and a challenge. While companies make real investments in recycling technologies, carbon capture, and circular packaging, many efforts…
As the global climate transition accelerates, few industries face a transformation as profound as the chemical sector — especially in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. With hydrocarbons serving as both energy source and feedstock, the industry sits among the top CO₂ emitters globally. This dual reliance makes decarbonization uniquely complex, particularly in the GCC,…
