The technology, economics and new developments in thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers are presented. In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2011 are also provided.
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for ammonia manufacture are presented. Production costs are compared for the Middle East, USGC and China (coal based). In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts are also provided.
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for the latest in aromatics manufacturing is presented. Regional supply/demand forecasts for benzene and p-xylene is also provided.
The chemistry, process technology and production economics of thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers are presented, including In-situ TPOs, Compounded TPOs, Thermoplastic Vulcanizates, and POEs. In addition a regional market forecast out to 2011 is provided.
Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for the fourth quarter, 2006. In addition, a discussion of the West European polyethylene industry is included.
The chemistry, process technology and production economics of VCM via acetylene is compared to the conventional ethylene-based route and the emerging ethane-base route. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are also provided.