Strategic Atlantic coast access catalyzed a world beating chemicals industry ecosystem in Belgium already contributing over 15% of GDP today directly through whopping €60 billion exports spanning petrochemicals, agrochemicals and oh so special speciality chemicals! Yet even the best now need innovation prioritization amidst sustainability transitions to retain pole position – be it through renewable energy adoption, emission reductions efficiency, waste utilization improvements or exploring hydrogen economy integration leveraging storage infrastructure strengths using cross border pipeline interconnections located at Europe’s gateway that Belgium provides!
Moreover, strategic workforce upskilling programs also emerge vital to keep stimulating cutting edge R&D across Belgian chemicals industry allowing new solutions incubation upholding global leadership. Attracting investments around emerging bioplastics domains and partnering startups working on circular chemicals applications can also catalyze immense eco-innovation potential waiting to be unlocked to propel shared prosperity ahead!