The 26th Tecnon OrbiChem & ICIS World Chlor-Alkali Conference is scheduled for 15-16 June 2023 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Singapore. 

The Asia Pacific region leads the supply market for global caustic soda supply with its 55% share. Paper, food and beverages, synthetic fibre and personal care products have fuelled its demand, which is now outpacing western countries.

Europe’s chlor-alkali industry faces challenges including energy cost hikes and plant shutdowns due to the Russian/Ukraine conflict. And the US – home to major producers – continues to influence the global market.

With changes in regional markets affecting the wider chlor-alkali industry, attendance provides the perfect opportunity for you to hear about region outlooks. And delegates will learn about the biggest challenges and growth areas in the industry.’…the dotted yellow line shows plants running as expected, the red line represents historical consumption & forecast to 2030. Without new plants, forecasted consumption will soon exceed capacity’

Tecnon OrbiChem consultant Hira Saeed speaking in 2022

Source: Tecnon OrbiChem

With the event back for the first time in four years, attending will enable you to reconnect with peers and find new connections that will help your business prosper in the future. With networking drinks after day one and timely breaks throughout the conference, there is plenty of opportunity to have valuable conversations with peers. 

AGENDA 

Day One – 15 June

08:00 Registration & refreshments  09:00 Welcome speech 09:10 Opening remarks Charles Fryer – Tecnon OrbiChem senior advisor 09:20 An in-depth discussion on the global economy (followed by a Q&A with economists) 10:10 New normal: What shapes the global chlor-alkali market today? Charles Fryer  10:40 Networking refreshment break  11:15 Changes & challenges in the US Chlor-alkali market  11:45 Europe’s energy crisis & its impact on chlor-alkali markets  12:15 Lunch & networking  13:30 Spotlight on energy & electricity: Current condition & trends to watch out for  14:00 A closer look at the Asian PVC markets: Global influence & regional changes, Jonathan Chou, markets editor, ICIS 14:30 Networking refreshment break  15:00 Developing dynamics in China: How would they change the global trade?  15:30 Rapid growth of the Indian chlor-alkali markets  16:00 Industry survey followed by panel discussion  16:45 Chair’s closing remarks followed by drinks reception 

Day Two – 16 June

09:00 Chair’s reconvening remarks 

09:10 Exploring new investments in the alumina market in Southeast Asia 

09:40 Insight into the pulp & paper markets: Growth, challenges, & future trends, Amy Chu, consultant at Fisher International, Tecnon OrbiChem’s sister company

10:10 Networking refreshment break 

10:45 Keeping the world moving amid hurdles in logistics & supply chain 

11:15 Feedstock in focus: Updates on salt market & what the industry needs to know 

11:45 Innovation in chlor-alkali markets 

12:15 Chair’s closing remarks followed by lunch