The technology and economics for manufacturing polypropylene compounds are presented. In addition, tri-regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are also provided.

The process technology and production economics of ethylene manufacture are presented. In addition to conventional steam cracking, MTO technology is also provided. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are also provided.

The latest technologies designed to lower costs in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) production are presented and compared. Cost of production estimates for the new technologies are included. The PET market outlook for the United States, Western Europe a

Provides detailed coverage of the polyolefins technologies. Focus on factors within the industry and external polyolefins market that shape the development/competitive positioning of the technologies themselves.