The chemical industry’s overlooked role ushering in the low-carbon economy

Mar 29, 2023

Furnace electrification is one aspect of the chemical industry's wider net-zero transition. Image: SABIC

Dr. Bob Maughon

Executive Vice President, Sustainability, Technology & Innovation and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, SABIC

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