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Oct 2015
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Oil, Gas and Refined Products

Small-Scale Liquefied Natural Gas (2015 Program)

The purpose of this report is to introduce the concept of small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a gas monetization and supply solution.  This report will identify the commercial and regional drivers behind small-scale LNG development, thereby highlighting the attendant potential business development opportunities to Nexant’s clientele.
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Sep 2015
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Petrochemicals

Terephthalic Acid (2015 Program)

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for purified terephthalic acid (PTA) are presented.  Conventional PTA technology is described along with several improved PTA technologies offered for license.  Licensors have advanced the integration of heat recovery, energy recovery, and water usage to provide measurable improvements over the conventional process.  Cost of production estimates for technologies on both a USGC & regional basis are provided as well as regional PTA supply and demand.
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Sep 2015
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials
Petrochemicals

Ethoxylates (2015 Program)

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technology, economics, and markets for the production of ethoxylates.  Commercial process technologies based on both the conventional stirred tank reactor system and representative loop reactor systems are discussed.  Cost of production estimates of these production routes are included to illustrate the cost competitiveness of different ethoxylate products in selected regions.  A market review including regional ethoxylation capacities and supply/demand figures is also presented.
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Sep 2015
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Petrochemicals
Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Acrylonitrile (2015 Program)

This report provides a deep technical review of the commercial and developing acrylonitrile technologies.  The economics of the propylene, propane and glycerol ammoxidation processes have been estimated for acrylonitrile plants located in the United States, Western Europe, South-East Asia and China, where capacity is increasing rapidly.  As about a million tons of new capacity is expected to come on stream between 2014 and 2019, a high-level analysis of the business and strategic considerations as well as the technology availability from the perspective of a company entering or expanding into the acrylonitrile market has been included in this report. This analysis is underpinned by a review of end-use sector consumption as well as regional market dynamics.
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Jul 2015
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Polymers and Plastics
Petrochemicals

Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) (2015 Program)

Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) are a set of polymers that have the ability to absorb liquids many times their own weight. This report analyzes various technological and commercial aspects of SAP, and provides an overview of the commercial and developing technologies for SAP production. Cost of production estimates have been developed for both solution and suspension process plants located in USGC, Western Europe and China. Commercial applications and global market outlook are also included.
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Jul 2015
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Polymers and Plastics

EPDM Rubber (2015 Program)

This report analyzes various technological and commercial aspects of EPDM, the prospects for which are linked to demand in the growing automotive industry, its primary end use sector. The report summarizes the conventional solution, slurry, and gas phase processes that have been implemented. It also describes modern-day advances in EPDM technology, including the introduction of a recently developed, bio-based route to EPDM. In addition, a comparison of the cost of production of EPDM in various regions via these processes is provided.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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