Join us on 10 September in Singapore at our upcoming forum, where we’ll explore the dynamic interplay of LPG, NGLs and major chemical value chains.
OPIS experts will examine supply costs, demand price discovery and outlooks for oil, gas, energy transition, chemicals and more.
Seats are complimentary and limited.
Raffles Hotel
Level 3, Casuarina Suite
1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673 (enter via Seah Street Entrance)
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Lunch and Coffee breaks are included
Price Assessments, Short- and Long-Term Outlooks, Analytics and Insights
This complimentary event will feature insightful discussions and networking opportunities. The final agenda will be announced soon, check back for updates!
Steve Lewandowski, Vice President, Olefins & Derivatives, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Barbara Keleman, Head of Asia, Dragonfly
Carlo Barrasa, Vice President, Energy Markets, OPIS
Over the past three years, geopolitical tensions and shifting policy landscapes have reshaped oil supply, demand, and trade flows, effectively rewriting the rules of the game. In the near term, balancing supply-side dynamics ranging from OPEC+ decisions to US shale output and sanctioned producers against slowing demand growth in key markets will be increasingly challenging. Looking further ahead, the energy transition is proving to be anything but linear with the outlook becoming more fragmented. At the same time, rising demand for petrochemical feedstocks adds another layer of complexity, presenting both risks and opportunities for producers, refiners, and investors as they navigate this uncertain path forward.
Hanwei Wu, Director, Journalism, OPIS
Shifting supply chains, refining capacity growth and evolving demand patterns are reshaping trade flows and arbitrage opportunities for oil products. We look at where barrels are moving, how economics are changing, and what the new trade map tells us about future market direction.
Adrian Calcaneo, Vice President, Energy & Feedstocks, OPIS
Karen Tang, Director, Journalism, OPIS
Infrastructure and capacity expansions have turned the U.S. into the world’s largest LPG exporter by far. Most of its exports are destined for booming markets in Asia where interest in FOB Mont Belvieu cargoes is fast gaining traction. This presentation breaks down and deciphers the methodology behind OPIS’ Mont Belvieu assessments that are used to benchmark prices of US LPG cargoes.
Nicola Williams, Director of Shipping, OPIS
LPG shipping is facing a wave of disruption, from tightening environmental regulations and new vessel deliveries to shifting trade routes and rising geopolitical risk. We will explore how these evolving freight dynamics are impacting global LPG trade flows, regional price differentials, and supply chain reliability. Attendees will gain insights into how shipping developments are reshaping market structure and pricing.
Moderator: Hanwei Wu, Director, Journalism, OPIS Panelists: Adrian Calcaneo, Vice President, Energy & Feedstocks, OPIS
More to be confirmed
Steve Lewandowski, Vice President, Olefins & Derivatives, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Global ethylene markets are shifting as feedstock strategies, supply hubs, and trade flows evolve. Europe faces cracker closures amid high costs, while the U.S. expands ethane-based capacity to boost exports. The Middle East pushes crude-to-chemicals for long-term advantage, and Asia pivots from naphtha to alternatives like U.S. ethane. Rising trade tensions cloud U.S.-China flows, prompting other Asian markets to secure long-term imports. This session unpacks the changing economics, trade dynamics, and demand outlook for ethylene and derivatives in Asia.
William Chen, Vice President, Asia Olefins, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
A surge in PDH capacity and shifting trade flows are reshaping Asia’s propylene markets. This session examines how on-purpose production, especially PDH and CTO, impacts regional supply, pricing, and competition. It also analyzes trade disruptions, supply overhang risks, and China’s push for self-sufficiency. Attendees will gain key insights into the evolving fundamentals redefining the region’s propylene outlook.
Utpal Sheth, Vice President, Asia Polyolefins, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Asia polyolefins producers have been traditionally integrated with the upstream naphtha crackers. However, during the recent years, the relatively high integrated production cost of naphtha based Polyolefins production has resulted in severe pressure on producers’ margins. This has forced the producers to strategically modify their feedstock slate for greater flexibility. Producers are modifying their crackers to consume larger volumes of Ethane/Propane. This session will review this development as well as the opportunities and challenges linked to this shift.
Ashish Pujari, Vice President, Asia Aromatics & Fibres, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
Xiaomeng Ma, Director, Asia Methanol, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
The methanol industry in Asia is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by sustainability concerns and technological development. But conventional methanol still plays a dominant role in the industry today. Many commodity chemicals face the challenge of supply expansion despite low profitability and weak downstream demand. Is this also the case for the regional methanol industry? Will low-carbon methanol be the key driver of industry rationalization and restructuring?
To be confirmed
Ashish Pujari, Vice President, Asia Aromatics & Fibres, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
