March is coming in like a lion. BASF and Sabic are painting the chemical industry in shades of despair, with job cuts and warnings of uncertainty. Meanwhile, Didion execs are learning that you can't escape the consequences of your actions — seems like the only thing booming in the sector is bad news. When things seem out of control, focus on things within your power. One suggestion: Use HAZOPs properly. Another, stay ahead of corrosion. Dig into the content below.
–Traci Purdum, editor-in-chief