Analysis and forecast of supply and demand of the global vinyls market including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) and ethylene dichloride (EDC).

This report analyzes increases in refining capacity in the Middle East and their impact on both existing local refining assets and global refining centers.  A competitive analysis of archetypal refineries provides valuable insight into future profitabilities and margins both within the region and in competitor refining centers.  The interesting conundrum of meeting domestic demand and national initiatives while remaining competitive is also examined. 

This report provides an analysis of key developments in the methanol industry, including capacity updates, profitability and pricing developments over the past quarter.  This report now includes a Key Challenges and Trend section.  The Q3 report discusses shale gas developments in China and the impact on the methanol industry. 

The process technologies and production economics for all major polypropylene technology holders are presented.  New developments, background information (including licensees), and process descriptions are provided for each technology.  Cost of production estimates for homopolymer and impact copolymer are presented for the USGC, China, and theMiddle East. Demand by end use, capacity, and supply/demand/trade data is provided on a global and tri-regional basis.