Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for the first quarter 2010. In addition, a discussion of the Brazilian polyolefins industry is included.
Commercial phosphoric acid technologies, including those on offer from Technips, Prayon and Jacobs Engineering are discussed. Recent developments are reviewed. Cost of production estimates for the hemihydrate and dihydrate processes are given.
The Methanol QBU report provides an analysis of key developments in the methanol industry, including a capacity update and profitability & pricing developments. Updated price forecasts based upon revised oil scenarios are provided.