Sep 1999
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Petrochemicals

1,4-Butanediol/THF (1999 Program)

Chemistry, process technology and economics for 1,4-butanediol & THF production: Reppe process, Mitsubishi butadiene process, Lyondell PO process, butane routes (Kvaerner, Dupont, Sisas, BP Lurgi), and emerging Eastman epoxybutene route. Regional supply/demand forecasts are given.