Analysis of the profitability of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industry for the third quarter of 2013.

Analysis of the profitability of the West European refining and petrochemical industry for the third quarter of 2013.

Analysis and forecast of supply and demand in the global polyolefins market.

Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis, and capacity expansions are provided for Q2 2013. A discussion document on the shale gas impact on Western Europe is included.