Analysis and forecast of supply and demand in the global styrenics market.

Analysis of the profitability of the Asian refining and petrochemical industry for the third quarter of 2008

SBA program identifies the strategic trends and issues that will shape the industry based upon a review of the fundamental business drivers and their dynamics with respect to markets, pricing, technology and delivered cost competitiveness.

Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for the second quarter 2008. The overall outlook of the potential impact of declining economic growth and rising oil prices on polyofelins demand and margins is included.