Technology and economic evaluation of three routes to 1,3-propanediol: Shell ethylene oxide route, Degussa acrolein route and DuPont glucose based biotech route.
The latest development in syngas/methanol production is presented. Economics for conventional ICI process, Lurgi combined reforming process, Kvaerner/BP compact reformer process, and ICI Katalco advanced gas heated reformer are given. Regional supply/demand forecasts.