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Jul 2015
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Petrochemicals

Caprolactam (2015 Program)

This report provides a deep technical review of commercial and developing technologies for caprolactam production.  In addition to coverage of conventional caprolactam production from cyclohexane and phenol, this report includes coverage of exotic commercial processes including photonitrozation, toluene oxidation, direct peroxide-based ammoximation and vapor-phase rearrangement, as well as coverage of emerging bio-based caprolactam production.  Economics are provided for plants located in the U.S., Western Europe, and China, along with a review of global markets and strategic conditions. 
Jun 2015
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Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Epoxy Resins (2015 Program)

This report provides a deep technical review of the commercial and developing technologies to produce bisphenol A based liquid and solid epoxy resins, as well as epoxy phenol novolac resins.  Their cost of production has been estimated for plants located in the U.S. and China, where capacity is increasing rapidly. As the industry is currently restructuring, a high-level analysis of the business and strategic considerations from the perspective of a company entering or expanding into the epoxy resin market has been included in this report. This analysis is underpinned by a review of end-use sector consumption as well as global and regional market dynamics.
Dec 2014
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Detergent Alcohols (2014 Program)

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of technology, economics and markets for the production of detergent range alcohols. Commercial process technologies via both synthetic (based on petrochemical feedstock) and natural (based on oleo feedstock) routes are discussed. Cost of production estimates of these production routes are included to illustrate cost competitiveness in selected regions. A market review including capacity listings and supply/demand figures is also presented.
Dec 2014
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Oil, Gas and Refined Products
Renewable Chemicals and Energy

Stationary Fuel Cells (2014 Program)

This report provides a comprehensive review of stationary applications of fuel cells that can convert a variety of hydrocarbon fuels directly to electricity.  Various types of fuel cell technology and systems are covered, along with an economic analysis of different system configurations. Also examined are the fuel cell industry and players, patent landscape and commercialization status.
Dec 2014
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Non-Phthalate Plasticizers (2014 Program)

Plasticizers are a key component in flexible PVC formulations. This report provides analysis of the chemistry, technology and economics of aromatic and aliphatic plasticizers. Plasticizer markets are reviewed, with a focus on industry trends and development of non-phthalate plasticizers. Types of aromatic plasticizers discussed in this report include phthalates, terephthalates, trimellitates and benzoates. Types of aliphatic plasticizers discussed in this report include cycloaliphatics, adipates, polymerics, citrates, fatty acid esters, glycerides and epoxidized soybean oil.
Dec 2014
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Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomers (2014 Program)

This report provides an overview of the process technologies for the production of in-situ TPO, compounded TPO, TPV, polyolefin elastomers, and olefin block copolymers. Cost of production estimates have been developed and compared for the USGC, South East Asia and Middle East. The report examines recent technology trends and market drivers for the main product categories. Market estimations have also been developed for the major global regions.
Dec 2014
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials
Polymers and Plastics

Silicones (2014 Program)

This report analyzes commercial technologies for making selected silicone precursors and polysiloxanes. Cost of production estimates for silicon metal, methyl chloride, methylchlorosilane and siloxanes have been developed. Commercial applications and regional supply/demand analysis of siloxanes are included. 
Dec 2014
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Petrochemicals
Oil, Gas and Refined Products

U.S. Ethane Utilization - Domestic Petrochemical Production Versus Exports

This report assesses the relative economics and competitiveness of U.S. ethane exports versus domestic use for petrochemical production and compare it with various MTO options.  U.S. ethane supply and demand is forecasted to 2030.
Dec 2014
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C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers

Sulfuric Acid (2014 Program)

The chemistry and process technology for sulfuric acid production are reviewed.  Detailed descriptions and process economics are presented for the double absorption contact process and the wet sulfuric acid (WSA) contact process. Global and regional supply/demand balances are also given.
Dec 2014
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Ethylene Oxide and Derivatives (2014 Program)

Ethylene oxide is the second largest ethylene derivative, consuming about 15 percent of global ethylene production.  This report provides an analysis of the technology and economics of producing ethylene oxide and some of its key derivatives.  Commercial technologies for ethylene glycol, ethanolamines, and ethylene glycol ethers are reviewed along with regional cost of production comparisons.

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