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  1. A trend towards petrochemicals

    The petrochemicals market has reached a turning point in 2020. Volatility in hydrocarbon prices, coupled with the coronavirus pandemic, have accelerated a trend for oil producing companies to enter the petrochemicals sector. By making these forays, oil companies seek to increase the monetisation of their raw material output through the production of polymers and ...

  2. Trends in the motor fuel market

    Recovery in the market for motor fuels and components will not come quickly, a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is a likely scenario and the prospects for biofuels in Russia are uncertain. These are some of the takeaways from an industry expert discussion that took place during a video conference co-hosted by Refinitiv and SIBUR on 16 July ...

  3. CIS petrochemicals online

    ... conference was held in Moscow. SIBUR acted as a partner of the event, which traditionally brings together petrochemical producers from across Russia, the CIS and other foreign countries. This year, it was attended by 399 delegates. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the CIS Petrochemicals conference was held online. The organisers tried to minimise the inconvenience of using a virtual format by simplifying access to content, deploying a system of online chat rooms for participants, providing ...

  4. Chemicals against the coronavirus

    ... be able to cover the domestic demand, but in fact, there is no such need. Nevertheless, the lack of Russian-made fine chemicals hinders the development of such sectors as pharmaceuticals, which are so in demand in this market. The fight against the coronavirus has highlighted the necessity of promoting domestic chemical production to provide people with modern medicines, antiseptics and disinfectants. Their range is extremely wide today: surfactants (quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), e.g. Miramistin),...

  5. Recalibrating the team

    Gradual transition back into the workplace while having to abide by post-quarantine safety measures may prove a trying experience for employees. Anders Liljenstolpe, CEO of JLL’s Russia and CIS business, gives tips on how to best navigate the return to the office and help staff recalibrate. With the lockdown lifted, people are starting to go back to work, and to accommodate them offices need to become safer. People yearning for the way things were may be in for a disappointment – this is...

  6. Working safely in offices

    Five steps to safety in the office and on site. As remote employees in Russia are coming back to their regular workplaces amid a still high risk of the coronavirus infection, businesses need to focus on ensuring the safety of their staff and customers. Lifting of the lockdown does not mean we should rush back to the office all at once. It is preferable to return staff to work in phases based on the need ...

  7. Growth in non-commodity exports

    In 2020, the petrochemical industry will be the key driver of non-commodity exports. Consumer support is vital for the petrochemical industry “It is not quite right to speak of the 'oil needle'. Oil is a major buttress of our economy and a launchpad for the petrochemical industry,” thinks Dmitry Konov. The industry consumes over 10% of the global hydrocarbon output to produce synthetic materials. At the same time, it makes a sizeable contribution to the GDP through capital investments,...

  8. Digital tools

    The coronavirus pandemic has forced many companies to embrace work-from-home arrangements. Businesses that had their digital systems in place prior to the outbreak are better positioned for this transition. SIBUR launched its digitalisation effort long ...

  9. Petrochemical companies during the lockdown

    Petrochemical businesses are coping with the new reality as OPEC talks collapse with no deal and the coronavirus pandemic unfolds. 9 March 2020 has been dubbed the "Black Monday” in the business community. It will go down in history as the start date of the price war in the global oil markets, which followed the failure of Russia and Saudi Arabia ...

  10. An essential business

    ... combat the spread of COVID-19, Italy has halted all non-essential production. The list of essential goods includes foods that are packaged using BOPP films. The material's high barrier properties and competitive price serve to boost its demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.

  11. China – a firsthand account

    China was the first country to be hit by the coronavirus and also the first to curb the outbreak. We are keeping our finger on the pulse of the situation in the Middle Kingdom, and to shed more light on it we have our colleagues Mariya Voronkevych (Shanghai) and Olga Yunitskaya (Beijing), who were ...