This report provides an analysis of key developments in the methanol industry, including capacity updates, profitability and pricing developments over the past quarter.
Methanol Strategic Business Analysis (SBA) identifies the strategic trends and issues that shape the industry. Reviews the fundamental business drivers and dynamics; markets, pricing, technology, and delivered cost competitiveness.
This supplement provides a cost of production for olefins and polyolefins in many locations around the world. In addition, the effect of ethane from U.S. shale gas and bio-ethylene from sugar cane and Russian ethane has been studied.
Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for Q3 2011. Nexant examines the increasing importance of shale gas and the challenges faced in this segment of the industry.