Describes outlook for energy demand in Europe and analyses impact of changes in energy policy as well as environmental initiatives. Report includes detailed analysis of projected demand for refined products, with particular reference to quality issues.
Information on prices, new capacity update, new developments in the market and industry structure (e.g., M&A), for October to December of 2002 for each geographic region
Analysis and forecast of the annual profitability of the Asian refining industry. Forecast of refined product and petrochemical feedstock prices in Asia.
Analysis and forecast of the annual profitability of the U.S. refining industry. Forecast of refined products, NGL, natural gas and petrochemical feedstock prices on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
A speculative assessment of emerging biotech routes for producing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) is presented. Fermentation routes and a route in which the PHAs are grown in the leaves of switchgrass are assessed.
The chemistry, process technology/production economics for PTMEG/spandex are presented. Advantage of Asahi heteropolyacid catalyzed process is highlighted. Commercial section gives a comprehensive view of the PTMEG/spandex market with forecasts to 2015.
The process technology and production economics for HDPE manufacture is presented. Dedicated Ziegler slurry and LLDPE/HDPE swing processes: slurry loop, gas phase, and solution, are assessed. Regional market outlook for HDPE out to 2010 is given.