The chemistry, process technology and production economics for ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol are presented. The Shell OMEGA process for ethylene glycol only is highlighted. Supply/demand forecasts for EO and EG out to 2010 are also provided.

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for epoxy resins and key precursors including epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A are presented. Tri-regional supply/demand forecasts for epoxy resins are also given.

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.