The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for syngas and key derivatives are presented. In addition, a brief syngas demand outlook is also included.

The chemistry, process technologies, and production economics for various approaches of boosting propylene production at refineries are assessed. Technologies include ZSM-5 additives, modified FCC approaches, olefin metathesis, and C4/C5 olefin cracking.

Chemistry, process technology/production economics for EDC/VCM production are assessed. Conventional ethylene-based, emerging ethane-based, historical acetylene-based and Vintech’s boiling reactor processes are analyzed. Supply/demand forecasts to 2015.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for polysulfones, polyether sulfones, and polyetherimides are provided. Demand forecasts out 2008 are also presented.