Learning Objectives: Understand the technologies and their evolution to make polyethylene and other ethylene derivatives.Learn the market and applications of all chemicals in the C2 value chain, including:Ethylene and polyethyleneOligomers and linear alpha olefins (LAO)VCM and PVCEthylene oxide (EO) and ethylene glycol (EG)Styrene and polystyreneEthanolRecognise the concept of bio-based chemicals, renewables and green chemicals.Sign up here to attend

This report provides profitability and price projections to 2050 for isocyanates - methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and toluene diisocyanate (TDI).  The main price setting regions of Asia Pacific, Western Europe and the United States are analysed.

Market Insights: Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) – 2024 includes discussion regarding key market trends, as well as supply, demand and trade analysis. End-use demand is analysed for Electrical and Electronic Applications, Automotive Applications, Appliances, and Others. Regions include North America, South America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, China and Other Asia Pacific.  Analysis also includes the capacity listing, market drivers, market constraints and pricing analysis by product and region.​ ​

​​The process technologies and production economics for linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), including LLDPE/HDPE swing processes are presented. Processes from major technology developers are reviewed. Cost of production estimates have been developed on a United States, China, and Middle East basis for conventional and second generation resins. Carbon Intensity of each process type is also explored, with discussion of recent developments aiming to improve the sustainability of LLDPE. Licensee information is presented for each technology along with global and regional capacity listings.​