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Dec 2014
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Oil, Gas and Refined Products
Renewable Energy and Chemicals

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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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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Dec 2014
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C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers

Urea (2014 Program)

This techno-economic report offers a review of commercial routes to urea by providing process descriptions for several licensors of urea technologies. The report also provides economics developed for several different global locations (USGC, North Western Europe, the Middle East, and China) for prilling and granulation routes.
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Dec 2014
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Synthetic and First Generation Ethanol (2014 Program)

First-generation fermentation ethanol and top synthetic ethanol production technologies are discussed in the context of today’s challenging strategic and policy and environment.  Technologies, economics, and markets are covered in detail.  Detailed technology descriptions and local economics are given for corn dry milling ethanol production in the US Midwest, the Celanese TCX process in the USGC, and an advanced milling process in Brazil.
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