Technology and cost of production estimates to convert biomass into acetyls at commercial scale capacities based on both fermentation and thermochemical (gasification) platforms is reviewed. Acetyl integration opportunities and economics of acetic anhydride, VAM, and ethyl/butyl acetates produced via traditional petrochemical routes are compared to the potential "green" routes.

Analysis of the profitability of the Middle East refining and petrochemical industry for the second quarter of 2010.

Analysis of the profitability of the Western Europe refining and petrochemical industry for the second quarter of 2010.

Analysis and forecast of supply and demand in the global polyester intermediates market.