The report includes a comprehensive review of phenol production technology and process economics, as well as cumene production technology and economics. Supply, demand and trade analysis is also included.

Acrylonitrile production via new propane ammoxidation and conventional propylene ammoxidation technologies has been reviewed. Detailed costs of production evaluations of both processes are included. Acrylonitrile supply/demand analysis is included.

Commercial aromatics-based (Raschig, NO Reduction, HPO, Honeywell, Sumitomo, Toray, SNIA), developing butadiene and adiponitrile based, as well as an embryonic bio-based production process to Caprolactam are discussed in this comprehensive report. Costs of production estimates for all these routes are given. Strategic issues are discussed. Global and regional supply, demand and trade forecasts are included.

Terephthalic Acid (PTA and MTA) process technologies; new developments and patent applications; Nexant’s view on “what is the next step for PTA”. COP estimates for key established technologies on both a USGC & regional basis (China, India, Poland, Oman, Brazil) for plants coming onstream in the next 5 years.