ICIS World Polyolefins Conference Addresses Europe's Volatility
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 07, 2026
The conference highlights significant market volatility in the polyolefins sector due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and overcapacity, particularly from China. This will likely lead to strategic repositioning and potential shifts in trade flows for companies like LyondellBasell, TotalEnergies, Borealis (company), and Dow Chemical Company.
The 12th RELX===ICIS World Polyolefins Conference, organized by RELX===ICIS, will take place in Brussels, Belgium, from April 21-22, 2026. It will gather senior decision-makers from the global polyethylene and polypropylene value chains, including representatives from LyondellBasell, TotalEnergies, Borealis (company), and Dow Chemical Company. The conference will address critical issues such as overcapacity pressures, circularity implementation, and geopolitical disruptions, particularly those stemming from the Middle East, which are adding volatility to global polyolefins markets. Discussions will also cover Europe's competitiveness, the impact of China's capacity expansions on global trade, and the commercialization of circularity solutions. Dorothee Arns of Fecc and Lorenzo Meazza of RELX===ICIS are among the key participants.
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