Chemical Industry Outlook: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

What’s next for the global chemical industry in 2025?
In this episode of Navigating the Currents of Change, Shaheen Chohan is joined by Trey Hamlett, Global SVP of Chemical Processing Research at Industrial Info Resources, to break down what’s shaping capital investment, clean commodity production, and project delays across the chemical sector.
They cover:
Tune in for insight into how inflation, energy policy, and ESG priorities are impacting project timelines and investment decisions.
In this episode of Navigating the Currents of Change, Shaheen Chohan is joined by Trey Hamlett, Global SVP of Chemical Processing Research at Industrial Info Resources, to break down what’s shaping capital investment, clean commodity production, and project delays across the chemical sector.
They cover:
- Why long-term demand for chemicals remains strong despite near-term uncertainty
- How U.S. producers are leveraging cost advantages with NGLs
- The real status of green and blue hydrogen projects
- What to watch in carbon capture, advanced recycling, and clean ammonia
Tune in for insight into how inflation, energy policy, and ESG priorities are impacting project timelines and investment decisions.