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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

July 25, 2026

Baker Hughes wraps up $13.6bn Chart Industries acquisition

Energy & Chemical Value Chain

Baker Hughes has completed its $13.6bn acquisition of Chart Industries, expanding its industrial portfolio and establishing Chart as its third operating segment. The transaction, initially announced in July 2025, forms part of Baker Hughes’ ongoing portfolio optimisation strategy and aims to support its ambitions for sustainable, long-term growth.

July 25, 2026

IFF to sell botanical extracts and natural color businesses to SuanNutra

Energy & Chemical Value Chain

IFF announced that it has entered into an agreement with SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners portfolio company and global provider of science-backed branded and functional ingredients, to sell its portfolio of botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals, and food enhancement activities, including its range of natural colors and antioxidants and certain localized flavor activities in Peru.

July 25, 2026

ADM appoints former Syngenta CEO Jeff Rowe as chief operating officer

Energy & Chemical Value Chain

ADM has appointed former Syngenta Group CEO Jeff Rowe as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO), creating the role as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership team and accelerate the company’s long-term growth strategy.

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