EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASPRI (ASSOCIATION OF PROCESS INDUSTRY (ASPRI)
"Recent trends in the process industries have been characterized by significant transformations, driven by technological advancements, sustainability goals, and regulatory changes."
"Being able to service this region from Singapore plays out as a significant advantage for us. With the future growth potential of China in question, I believe Southeast Asia will be the beneficiary."
VICE PRESIDENT VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT, RENEWABLE POLYMERS AND CHEMICALS, NESTE
"By replacing fossil raw materials in the polymers and chemicals industry with Neste’s bio-based feedstoc, we can reduce GHG emissions by more than 85% over the life cycle."
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, METHANOL MARKET SERVICES ASIA (MMSA)
"A big focus of our work has been in the low-carbon methanol market, advising some of the world’s leading players in both the methanol and shipping industries."
"Singapore is doing everything in its power to use all available space, already putting solar power on top of more than 3,000 buildings, including all government buildings."
"If you want to attract talent, you need to make real drives toward sustainability and prove it with real actions, marketing gimmicks will not suffice."
"We are creating a highly automated factory in Togo that will provide customized fertilizers for specific crops and soils, coupled with an integrated soil testing lab and quality analysis lab."
In August 2023, Mexican exports to the US surpassed China for the first time. As companies prioritize securing supply their chains after years of logistics challenges, Mexico has begun to see major benefits. With a spate of new infrastructure projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec coming online in 2023, the country is actively opening itself to investment. The chemical industry, in particular, is positioned for nearshoring-driven growth.