The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for commercial and developing routes to adipic acid are presented. Tri-regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are also given.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for hydrogen peroxide manufacture are discussed. Developing direct routes are also explored. The supply/demand outlook for the U.S., W. Europe and Japan is also presented.

The latest technologies for natural gas liquefaction, shipping and regasification is assessed . LNG economics and regional supply/demand forecasts are also presented.

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for polyester fiber is presented. In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts and capacities for PET fiber is also given.