8th GPCA Research & Innovation Conference Impact Report

Download report The 8th GPCA Research & Innovation Conference, held for the first time in Saudi Arabia on 16–17 September 2026 at Le Méridien Al Khobar, brought together industry leaders, government representatives, investors, academia and emerging talent under the theme “Innovation that Delivers: Empowering Research and Talent for Tomorrow.” This impact report highlights the conference’s key…

Chemfocus 2026 Vol. 2

Download report The second edition of ChemFocus examines how digital technologies and predictive capabilities are reshaping supply chain resilience in an increasingly volatile and interconnected operating environment. As geopolitical disruptions, shifting trade dynamics and logistics pressures add new layers of complexity, chemical producers are looking beyond traditional supply chain visibility towards more predictive and coordinated decision-making.…

Chemfocus 2026 Vol. 1

Download report Chemfocus 2026 Vol. 1 explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping asset reliability in the chemical industry, supporting the shift from reactive maintenance to predictive, data-driven performance. As GCC chemical operations become larger and more complex, reliability is becoming a key driver of uptime, efficiency, and competitiveness. This edition highlights how AI-enabled predictive maintenance is helping operators detect early…

CBAM implications for fertilizers and possible extension to other sectors

Download report As governments worldwide accelerate decarbonization efforts, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is emerging at the forefront of regulatory change. As part of the EU Green Deal, CBAM imposes new costs on carbon-intensive imports, significantly impacting fertilizer, hydrogen, and chemical industries. For export-driven regions like the GCC, where Europe accounts for over…