Floating LNG production technology is part of an ongoing effort to monetize “stranded” offshore natural gas resources. This report assesses the various technologies that are being developed around the world to enable cost effective floating LNG production. Technical, economic, and market drivers are discussed.

The status of the MTBE phaseout in the U.S. and the impact it is having on gasoline formulation is presented. Alternative octane-boosting materials and production technologies are also examined.

The technologies and economics for hydrogen production are presented in this report.  Steam reforming, pressure swing adsorption (PSA) and membrane purification processes are assessed.  Regional hydrogen capacities 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.