Episode 1039: Think Tank: Why some chemical companies still invest in Europe

BARCELONA (ICIS)—Certain chemical companies are bucking the trend by investing heavily in Europe when many of their peers are refocussing elsewhere. -          Companies such as INEOS, Adnoc bet on future in Europe-          Gain market access, technology, production efficiency-          Energy cost disadvantage likely to persist-          Imported US ethane captures feedstock advantage-          US seen by some as more attractive than Europe for investment-          Chemical companies need to take bold steps to thrive in Europe