A comprehensive technical and economic review of processes for the production of acetic acid. Comparative economics are presented for 9 different acetic acid processes in various geographic locations, along with a summary of global and regional market as well as an overview of recent innovation in the sector, including carbon intensity reduction.

This report is a technoeconomic and carbon intensity comparison analysis of biomethanol (via feedstock switching to biogas, gasification, and power-to-methanol) and potential downstream base chemical products (acetic acid, ethanol, ethylene, propylene, BTX, and gasoline) which form the backbone of the modern chemical industry in turn can be used to produce most conventional petrochemicals, and therefore “green” these value chains. Carbon intensity reductions are valorized in case study scenarios of carbon emissions prices, and break even carbon values are estimated on a regional basis.

This report provides analysis and forecast of supply and demand of the global aromatics market including benzene and para-xylene with forecasts to 2045.  An overview of toluene and mixed xylenes trade is also included.

This report analyzes the development in the production of sustainable natural rubber from alternative routes and plants. Relevant existing and under development technology/processes for extracting natural rubber from Hevea , guayule, and TKS are described. Hevea natural rubber comparative economics are presented and analyzed. This report covers existing global Hevea natural rubber plantation capacity and highlights the expected shift in natural rubber production centers as result of competing crops and increased plantations.