The chemistry, process technology and production economics for sulfuric acid manufacture are presented. The historical development of various process routes are reviewed and a detailed description of the modern double absorption contact process is presented. Regional supply/demand balances out to 2013 are given.
Floating LNG production technology is part of an ongoing effort to monetize “stranded” offshore natural gas resources. This report assesses the various technologies that are being developed around the world to enable cost effective floating LNG production. Technical, economic, and market drivers are discussed.
The chemistry, process technologies and production economics for methanol manufacture are assessed and compared. Syngas production and methanol synthesis routes are reviewed for several licensors. Regional production cost estimates are provided as well as capacity and regional supply/demand balances.