Commercial aromatics-based (Raschig, NO Reduction, HPO, Honeywell, Sumitomo, Toray, SNIA), developing butadiene and adiponitrile based, as well as an embryonic bio-based production process to Caprolactam are discussed in this comprehensive report. Costs of production estimates for all these routes are given. Strategic issues are discussed. Global and regional supply, demand and trade forecasts are included.

Analysis and forecast of supply and demand in the global propylene derivatives market.

Analysis of the profitability of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industry for the second quarter of 2011.

Analysis of the profitability of the Asian refining and petrochemical industry for the second quarter of 2011.