Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for the first quarter 2010. In addition, a discussion of the Brazilian polyolefins industry is included.
Commercial phosphoric acid technologies, including those on offer from Technips, Prayon and Jacobs Engineering are discussed. Recent developments are reviewed. Cost of production estimates for the hemihydrate and dihydrate processes are given.
The Methanol QBU report provides an analysis of key developments in the methanol industry, including a capacity update and profitability & pricing developments. Updated price forecasts based upon revised oil scenarios are provided.
The Ammonia and Urea QBU report provides an analysis of key developments in the ammonia and urea industry, including capacity updates and profitability and pricing developments.
Current Direct Coal Liquefaction (DCL) technologies and recent developments including hybrid liquefaction technology are discussed. Cost of production economics for DCL processes on a China and USGC basis are examined.