Phosphate and NPK fertilizers production technologies have been reviewed. Costs of production for diammonium phosphate and NPK fertilizers have been estimated. Regional supply/demand analysis for phosphate fertilizers is included.
Acrylonitrile production via new propane ammoxidation and conventional propylene ammoxidation technologies has been reviewed. Detailed costs of production evaluations of both processes are included. Acrylonitrile supply/demand analysis is included.
Polyacetal/polyoxymethylene (POM) production and technology trends are discussed. Costs of production economics are given for homopolymer and copolymer solutions, and bulk copolymer processes. Supply/demand analysis is given.
Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for Q3 2011. Nexant examines the increasing importance of shale gas and the challenges faced in this segment of the industry.
Technologies based on extraction and dealkylation including feedstock sources are reviewed. Non-conventional routes to BTX are discussed. Benzene and reformate costs of production are given. Benzene and toluene supply/demand analysis is included.
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the key market issues expected to affect the future profitability of global refineries and the availability of petrochemical feedstocks.