Quarterly Business Analysis - United States - Q4 2009
Analysis of the profitability of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industry for the fourth quarter of 2009.
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Developments in para-Xylene Technology (2009 Program)
New developments in para-xylene production technologies are described. In particular, the cost savings of BP’s crystallization technology and several new UOP processing schemes are assessed. Supply/demand forecasts for p-xylene out to 2013 are also provided.
Download Table of Contents (304.95 KB) Download Abstract (136.62 KB) Quarterly Business Analysis - Middle East - Q4 2009
Analysis of the profitability of the Middle East refining and petrochemical industry for the fourth quarter of 2009.
Supplement II 2009 - Olefins and Polyolefins Regional Cost Competitiveness
This report assesses the regional cost competitiveness of polyethylene and polypropylene.
Download Table of Contents (149.95 KB) Download Flyer (403.72 KB) New Technology Valuations: The Values of Technologies Under Development
This study evaluates the intangible assets represented by chemical and energy process technologies that are in the research and development (R&D) phase. These technologies are not yet commercialized but appear to have significant economic value. The study surveys twenty promising technologies and explains Nexant’s assessment of their value.
Market Dynamics: Propylene Derivatives - 2009
Analysis and forecast of supply and demand in the global propylene and propylene derivatives market.
Ammonia and Urea - Annual Report - 2009
Ammonia & Urea SBA Program identifies the strategic trends and issues that shape the industry. Reviews the fundamental business drivers and dynamics, covering markets, pricing, technology, and delivered cost competitiveness.
LDPE (2009 Program)
The process technologies and production economics for LDPE are assessed. Four tubular processes and autoclave processes are reviewed and compared. The cost of production economics of LDPE are compared to LLDPE economics.
Download Table of Contents (32.21 KB) Download Abstract (126.23 KB) BPA-Free Baby Bottle Resins (2009 Program)
Presents the process technologies and economics for various polymers used as substitutes for polycarbonate in baby bottle manufacture, including polyethylene, polypropylene, PEN, PES, and Eastman’s new polymer, Tritan.
Download Table of Contents (102.38 KB) Download Abstract (190.28 KB) Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol (2009 Program)
Chemistry, process technology and production economics for EO and EG are presented. Process technologies of the three main licensors, Scientific Design, Shell and Dow are described. Cost of production economics of EO and MEG are assessed including Shell’s new OMEGA process.
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