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Key Trends in Energy and the Chemical Value Chain

Innovation

The energy sector and the chemical industry needs leaders who can inspire, understand trends and disruptive change, and who are not afraid to fail. Fast, open innovation through collaboration, novel processes, and AI are just some of the elements that will redefine the future for energy and chemical companies and downstream processors.

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Solving the Digital Dilemma

Competition is causing leaders to embrace digital technology. Across the integrated supply chain, automation and digital technologies already contribute to efficiency; now entire business processes require a re-think. A holistic approach led by executives with the skills to work across functional boundaries and integrate data along the entire value chain will enable agile companies to compete.

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Sustainability

It’s time to embrace sustainability as a way of being. Consumer pressure and increasing legislation leave the industry with no other option. Whether its responding to climate change, air pollution or calls for a circular economy, energy transition and a sustainable approaches have become a condition for being in business. Handling the consequent complexity requires leaders with values that go beyond the bottom line.

When it comes to sustainability, we aspire to the same standards as our clients. We are proud to have been awarded a Bronze rating by Ecovadis in 2022.

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Innovation

The energy sector and the chemical industry needs leaders who can inspire, understand trends and disruptive change, and who are not afraid to fail. Fast, open innovation through collaboration, novel processes, and AI are just some of the elements that will redefine the future for energy and chemical companies and downstream processors.

Latest News in Energy and Chemical Value Chain

September 27, 2025

Borealis starts up compounding line for recyclate-based polyolefins

Energy & Chemical Value Chain

Borealis is proud to announce that its new compounding line for recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) is now fully operational in Beringen, Belgium. This milestone marks a significant step forward in helping customers meet their circularity and sustainability targets—without sacrificing performance and reliability.

September 27, 2025

Management change at Tesa: Bahrami succeeds Goldberg

Energy & Chemical Value Chain

The Supervisory Board of Tesa has appointed Kourosh Bahrami as the new CEO. He will take over the position on October 1, 2025 from Norman Goldberg, who is leaving the company at his own request. Norman Goldberg has been CEO since 2020 and was previously a member of Tesa’s Executive Board as Chief Industrial Officer since 2017.

September 27, 2025

Vioneo to debut fossil-free PE and PP solutions at K 2025

Energy & Chemical Value Chain

“For years I heard the argument that fossil free polymer production can’t scale – we show it can. Converters and brand owners can expect the same processing efficiency and product performance they rely on today, while seamlessly integrating fossil-free plastics into their existing manufacturing operations.” said Katja Wodjereck, CCO of Vioneo.

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