Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis, and capacity expansions are provided for the second quarter 2012. South American markets are also discussed.

Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for the fourth quarter 2011.

This supplement provides a cost of production for olefins and polyolefins in many locations around the world. In addition, the effect of ethane from U.S. shale gas and bio-ethylene from sugar cane and Russian ethane has been studied.

Provides detailed analysis of developments in polyolefin technology. Covers all major licensed technologies as well as technologies not licensed but important to the polyolefin industry. Focuses on factors within the industry and external market that shape technology development and competitive positioning.