US Chemicals: succeeding in the new global landscape

In recent years, the US chemical industry, along with the rest of the world, has had to withstand unprecedented uncertainty due to weak demand and extensive capacity additions. The resulting structural oversupply is expected to last throughout the decade, creating a clear need for capacity rationalisation and consolidation.

These changes have come at a time when the entire chemical value chain is transitioning to a more sustainable future. How will the US chemical industry navigate this new landscape?