Nexant has reviewed the relatively new commercial glycerol to epichlorohydrin technology and developed cost of production estimates for its production. Technology and epichlorohydrin production cost estimates via allyl chloride and via allyl alcohol routes, as well as speculative acrolein based route are reviewed.

The focus of this report is a high level analysis of hazard and safety methodologies. A general description of safety regulations & comprehensive (regional) survey of catastrophic industrial accidents involving chemical process plants and refineries categorized by major process units.

Comprehensive catalog/analysis of a broad range of biobased commodity feedstocks for various end uses, including renewable chemicals & fuels. Describes agronomic & process technologies; presents supply/demand, pricing & cost of production estimates for key crops, such as corn, sugarcane, soybeans, oil palm, switchgrass, trees, sugar syrups, oils. Analyzes bio-renewables regulatory, social & macro-economic issues.

HDPE/High Density Polyethylene (Ziegler Slurry, Slurry Loop, Gas Phase, Solution) process technologies are discussed and cost of production estimates given. Regional supply, demand and trade data are also included.