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Aug 2016
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C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers

Ammonia and Urea Quarterly Business Update - Q2 2016

This report provides an analysis of key developments in the ammonia and urea industry, including capacity updates, profitability, and pricing developments over the past quarter. The report includes monthly price and profitability analysis for ammonia and urea with a detailed discussion on the market forces (affecting price and profitability) over the second quarter in the United States, Western Europe, Middle East and China. The analysis now includes both mine-mouth plant economics and coastal plant economics for ammonia and urea in China. Outlook on firm  global capacity developments from 2015 to 2020 period is also provided. The ‘Key Trends and Challenges’ section discusses the coal industry in China, particularly with regards to coal’s use as a feedstock for ammonia production. 
Aug 2016
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Polymers and Plastics

Supply and Demand Trends in Western Europe - 2016

The Western Europe polyolefin markets show seasonal consumption and production trends.  This report describes key seasonal trends influencing the industry by polyolefin, application, and end use sector.  Along with discussing key demand drivers, the report also explores production trends, identifies key suppliers by segment and provides trade profiles by key country.  The historic (2000-2015) supply, demand and trade balance is included for Germany, France, Italy, UK, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands.  Profitability and pricing trends in Western Europe are also quantified.
Jul 2016
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Petrochemicals

Oxo Alcohols (2016 Program)

Commercial oxo alcohols production technologies (hydroformylation/hydrogenation) are reviewed, with a focus on n-butanol, 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH), 2-propylheptanol (2-PH), and isononanol (INA).  Reviews current developments in oxo alcohols catalyst and process technology, global supply and demand for n-butanol, 2-EH, and isobutanol.  Includes strategic analysis of technical and market outlook for oxo alcohols with a focus on prospects for market entry.
Jul 2016
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Petrochemicals
Oil, Gas and Refined Products

Methanol Quarterly Business Update - Q2 2016

This report provides an analysis of key developments in the methanol industry, including capacity updates, profitability and pricing developments over the past quarter.  The ‘Key Challenges’ section discusses the developing methanol industry in Iran.  Iran is a country with much potential for methanol capacity investment.  There are many projects planned, based on attractively priced and readily available natural gas, and opportunities for further investment.  Whilst political instability and international relations raises a threat to future investments, evident by the delays experienced in current proposed projects, Iran is likely to become an even greater global net exporter in the methanol market.   
Jul 2016
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Petrochemicals

Formaldehyde and Resins (2016 Program)

This report provides a technical and economic review of formaldehyde and formaldehyde resin production technologies.  Comparative cost of production estimates in the USGC, China and Western Europe are presented for formaldehyde processes using metal oxide and silver catalysts, as well as for batch processes to produce PF, UF and MF resins.  A brief regional market overview is also included.
Jul 2016
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Polymers and Plastics

Specialty LDPE Copolymers (2016 Program)

This report addresses the production of ethylene copolymers (including EVA, acid copolymers, acrylate copolymers, ionomers, and grafted LDPE copolymers) in high pressure polyethylene plants.  The chemistry, process technology and market forecasts for EVA, EMA, EEA, EBA, EAA, EMAA, ionomers, and grafted copolymers are also discussed.  Production economics comparing homopolymer LDPE production and various LDPE copolymers are presented for both tubular and autoclave production processes.

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