Analysis of the profitability of the West European refining and petrochemical industry for the third quarter of 2012.

An analysis of key developments in the ammonia and urea industry, including capacity updates and profitability and pricing developments over the past quarter.

An analysis of key developments in the methanol industry, including capacity updates, profitability and pricing developments over the past quarter. Updated price forecasts based upon revised oil scenarios are provided.

Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis, and capacity expansions are provided for the second quarter 2012. South American markets are also discussed.