Analysis and forecast of global supply/demand and capacity for LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE, and polypropylene. Analysis of regional cost of production economics for leader plants.
The chemistry, process technology and production economics of detergent alcohols, both synthetic and natural, are presented. In addition to the technoeconomic analysis, the supply/demand outlook and the key strategic issues are discussed.
Technology and production economics of ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol manufacture are presented. Tri-regional supply/demand forecasts for EO and EG are also given.
Chemistry, process technology, and cost of production economics for the new Sumitomo co-product free route to propylene oxide are compared to conventional styrene monomer co-product PO process. Hydrogen peroxide and direct oxidation routes are assessed.
Technology and cost of production for glycerin. Natural feedstock routes as well as synthetic route are presented. Tri-regional commercial analysis is also presented.