This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technology, economics and markets for the processing of the C4 hydrocarbon value chain, which includes butadiene, isobutylene, butenes and butanes.  Commercial and developing process technologies are discussed.  Cost of production estimates have been developed to illustrate the cost competitiveness of butadiene, isobutylene, and butene-1 production in selected regions.  A market overview for the C4 chain is also presented.  

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technology, economics and markets for the production of isoprene derivatives, which include polyisoprene (IR), styrene block copolymer (SBC) and butyl rubber (IIR). Commercial process technologies based on various polymerization routes (coordination and anionic polymerization for IR, anionic polymerization for SBC and cationic polymerization for IIR) are discussed. Cost of production estimates are included to illustrate the cost competitiveness of IR, SBC and IIR production in selected regions. A market review including major regional capacities and supply/demand figures is also presented.

This report provides an overview of the commonly used recycling technologies for bottle, film, fiber, foam, PVC, and PTF. Cost of production estimates were developed for the recycling processes in the U.S. Market estimates have been developed by geographies and end use applications for the recycling processes.

The purpose of this report is to analyze developments in conventional sugars.  Sugars used as a feedstock for bio-based technologies can improving the GHG profile of the process.  The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing sugars, and their relative costs by region and feedstock.  Contract pricing formulas are also given.