The following articles were authored and presented by Booz & Company partners and other senior professionals on a variety of topics in chemicals.
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Not long ago, the center of the global chemical industry seemed destined to be moving to the Middle East from North America and Europe, propelled by the ready availability in the Arab world of relatively inexpensive oil as a feedstock. That idea has now been turned on its head.read more >
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A series of recent interviews conducted by Booz & Company with operations leaders in process industries revealed that while companies focused on optimizing manufacturing and the asset cost base, they overlooked significant real opportunities for long term value enhancements.download (427kb, PDF) >
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The global chemical industry is one of the world's largest industrial sectors, generating annual sales of more than €1,800 billion (US$2.5 trillion). This Perspective is the first in a Booz & Company series exploring the state of the chemical industry today.download (313kb, PDF) >
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A large number of chemical companies have failed to manage and nurture their business models. How well these companies adopt one of three business models will determine success or failure for individual outfits and the industry as a whole.download (1.4mb, PDF) >
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Further Articles
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The Future of IPPs in the GCC: New Policies for a Growing and Evolving Electricity Market |
In recent years, countries in the GCC have increasingly turned to independent power projects (IPPs) as alternatives to government-financed power plants. But the IPP model being used in the region, while serving to augment and diversify investment resources, presents long-term risks. Changes in the way that IPPs are structured can preserve the benefits of the IPP model while substantially reducing these risks. download (428kb, PDF) > |
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Future of Chemicals Part VI: Global Feedstock Developments and Implications for GCC Players |
Petrochemical producers in the Middle East are currently at the junction of several trends that will significantly affect their industry: North American advances in shale gas, the use of shale gas and coal-to-olefins technology in China, and the redevelopment of Iraq’s oil and gas sector. GCC players will need to build new capabilities to adapt to a shifting global market. download (706kb, PDF) > |
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Managing Emissions and Making Profits: The Opportunity for Carbon-intensive Sectors in the Middle East |
National oil companies and companies in other carbon-intensive industries, such as chemicals and utilities, can not only profit from returns on investments in energy efficiency; they can also improve their image, access carbon finance, and contribute to the long-term competitiveness of fossil fuel resources and hydrocarbon-based products and services. download (366kb, PDF) > |
