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Petrochemicals and plastics: Products, markets, and climate impacts

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 (3:50 - 5:10 PM EST)

Tom Sanzillo and Xuejing Chen and Judith Enck and Abhishek Sinha

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 (3:50 - 5:10 PM EST)

As oil and gas producers see conventional demand become more limited, some are leaning toward higher petrochemical production, resulting in higher levels of chemical waste and worse climatic impacts. What do we need to know to challenge this industry?

Presentation Slides: Available here

Session Materials: 

"The New Coal: Plastics & Climate Change"

"Recycling Lies: 'Chemical Recycling of Plastic is Just Greenwashing Incineration"

"Ten Requirements for Effective Extended Producer Responsibility"

Tom Sanzillo

Tom Sanzillo is Director of Financial Analysis for IEEFA. He has produced influential studies on the oil, gas, petrochemical and coal sectors in the U.S. and internationally, including company and credit analyses, facility development, oil and gas reserves, stock and commodity market analysis, and public and private financial structures.

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Xuejing Chen

Xuejing Chen serves as Pacific Environment’s Technical Specialist, China Program.

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Judith Enck

Judith Enck is the Founder and President of Beyond Plastics and a Visiting Professor at Bennington College.

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Abhishek Sinha

Abhishek Sinha is an Energy Finance Analyst at IEEFA. He conducts in-depth research for our petrochemicals group analysing industry trends, regulations and company data.

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