Analysis of the profitability of the United States refining and petrochemical industry for the first quarter of 2014.

This study examines the current and developing situation in the global C5 chemicals industry, providing a comprehensive business analysis including commercial, economic and strategic considerations. It also offers insights on the following key areas of the C5 chemicals sector: demand-side market , supply-side market factors, trade considerations and their implications on trade flows and patterns, with attention to projected supply/demand imbalances, production economics and drivers of production costs, product pricing and profitability, industry attractiveness and business strategies and C5 investment considerations and the associated opportunities and challenges for different types of players in the chemicals sector.

The Methanol Strategic Business Analysis (SBA) Program identifies the strategic trends and issues that shape the methanol industry. This report reviews the fundamental business drivers and dynamics with respect to markets, pricing, technology, and delivered cost competitiveness.

Ammonium nitrate production technology has been reviewed, including overviews of CAN and UAN production.  Cost of production estimates via vacuum and pressure neutralization processes are included.  Global and regional supply/demand is given.