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Episode 132 | Q4 2025 Update with Kathy Hall

Join host Ben Sawicki for our quarterly update with Kathy Hall. Ben & Kathy review recent tariff news, OPEC headlines, and demand indicators for Q1, 2026 and beyond. Benzene, Styrene, Ethylene, Propylene and more are in-focus as Ben & Kathy review trends for the end of the year, and what to watch heading into 2026.

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Kathy Hall: Executive Director Product Management, Global Petrochemicals

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Host: Ben Sawicki

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Summary:

Host Ben Sawicki catches up with Kathy Hall for a grounded conversation on where the chemical industry stands heading into Q4.

They cover the essentials — price trends for ethylene, propylene, and benzene, the continued ripple effects of tariffs and trade pressures, and why many in the industry are calling this period “living in the trough.”

From Europe’s feedstock challenges and automation push, to OPEC’s latest demand forecasts and the steady role of U.S. natural gas, the episode lays out what’s holding steady, what’s changing fast, and what could define 2026.

Kathy also shares perspective on the slowdown in renewable and sustainable projects, as companies shift focus back to core profitability.

Whether you’re in distribution, supply chain, or production, this is a clear-eyed look at the realities of the market and the opportunities ahead.

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