“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast
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Episode 149 | Q4 2026 Update with Big Kathy Energy
Join host Ben Sawicki for our quarterly update with Kathy Hall, including a global view on Oil, Ethylene, Benzene and more.
Stream all of this and more on Episode 149!
Kathy Hall
Founder & Proprietor: Big Kathy Energy
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Host: Ben Sawicki
The Chemical Company
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Summary: In Episode 149 of The View from Jamestown, host Ben Sawicki welcomes back petrochemical market analyst Kathy Hall for a quarterly update on the global chemical industry. Kathy shares insights from her new venture, Big Kathy Energy, as they discuss U.S. feedstock advantages, China’s growing influence on global markets, Europe’s chemical industry challenges, and the latest trends in ethylene, propylene, benzene, and polyethylene.
The conversation also explores Panama Canal congestion, rising freight costs, volatile energy markets, and shifting export opportunities. As 2026 comes to a close, Ben and Kathy look ahead to 2027, discussing pricing expectations, natural gas and LNG markets, and why supply chain planning remains critical in an increasingly unpredictable global market.
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