Market Dynamics: Aromatic Feedstocks - 2016
This report provides an overview of the feedstock requirements of the global aromatics industry.
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Quarterly Business Analysis - United States - Q3 2016
Analysis of the profitability of the United States refining and petrochemical industry for the third quarter of 2016.
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Analysis of the profitability of the Asia Pacific refining and petrochemical industry for the third quarter of 2016.
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Analysis of the profitability of the Middle East refining and petrochemical industry for the third quarter of 2016.
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Analysis of the profitability of the West European refining and petrochemical industry for the third quarter of 2016.
Download Table of Contents (185.13 KB) Natural Gas as a C1 Chemicals Feedstock - 2016 Update
This report considers the availability, now and in the future, of natural gas as a C1 chemicals feedstock both for the key existing markets and potential future markets. Gas prices are projected through to 2040 based on the global gas outlook and the current and prospective pricing is then used to consider the comparative economics for the key chemicals for the different markets.
Download Table of Contents (194.41 KB) Download Abstract (190.53 KB) Nitrobenzene/Aniline/MDI (2016 Program)
This PERP report provides an overview of mononitrobenzene, aniline and MDI technology, including a discussion of both generic and proprietary commercialized production routes. Overview of the MDI business, the production economics and market conditions for major regions are included.
Download Table of Contents (364.47 KB) Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 (2016 Program)
Polyamides, often also referred to as nylons, are a major class of thermoplastic resins that are used in the production of fibers, films and molded articles. Nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 are the most important and highest-volume types and are the focus of this report. Nylon 6 is made by the ring-opening polymerization of caprolactam while nylon 6,6 is from the polycondensation of HMDA and adipic acid. This PERP report provides an overview of the production, commercial technology, market and economics of nylon 6 and 6,6 polymers, including nylon 6,6 monomers and nylon compounds.
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This report analyzes developments in algae technologies. Algae used as a feedstock for bio-based technologies can improve the GHG profile of the process. This study assesses the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing algae, algae oils, and direct production of products (e.g., ethanol and diesel), and assessing capacities and developments.
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This report reviews the ortho-xylene and naphthalene routes to phthalic anhydride (PAN) production as well as details the separation of ortho-xylene from mixed xylenes and the naphthalene distillation from coal tar. The PAN cost of production via those two routes for plants located in the United States, Western Europe, South Korea, and China has been estimated for the first quarter of 2016. Nexant also commented on the motivations behind the recent capacity additions and closures and provided a high-level analysis of the business and strategic considerations, as well as the technology availability from the perspective of a company entering or expanding into the PAN market. This analysis is underpinned by a review of end-use sector consumption as well as regional market dynamics.
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