Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for the first quarter, 2006. In addition, a discussion of the technologies and economics of coal to polyethylene in China is included.

Comparative regional economics for ethylene and HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE production are provided. The benefits of ethylene back integration are assessed. Comparative regional economics for polypropylene production are also provided

Analysis and forecast of the annual profitability of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industry

Information on prices, new capacity update, new developments in the market and industry structure (e.g., M&A), for July to September of 2005 for each geographic region.