The process technology, production costs and market issues surrounding the use of so-called medium quality terephthalic acid is presented and compared to PTA. Regional supply/demand outlook for PTA is also included.
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 polyether polyols are presented. Tri-regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are also provided.
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.
Information on prices, new capacity update, new developments in the market and industry structure (e.g., M&A), for April to June of 2004 for each geographic region.