The technology for converting coal all the way through to ethylene and propylene is developing rapidly and commercialization plans are developing rapidly as well, especially in China. This new report demonstrates the favorable economics of coal to olefins (CTO) using both UOP and Chinese-based technology.
Plasticizers for PVC are under pressure for environmental and safety reasons. This report reviews the latest issues impacting the market and looks at some of the replacement materials being substituted for DOP. The process technology and production economics for various plasticizer alcohols, phthalic anhydride and plasticizers are provided. Regional market forecasts are also given.
Analysis and forecast of Middle East supply/demand and capacity for LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE, and polypropylene and will describe the current business environment, reviews projects under construction or executions, and the impact of project delays.
The various process routes to phenol are assessed and their production economics compared. The conventional cumene-based process, Mitsui acetone recycle process, Solutia co-product free process, and Shell’s emerging phenol/acetone/MEK route are presented. Regional phenol supply/demend forecasts are also provided.