The chemistry, process technology and production economics of vinyl acetate manufacture are presented. Ethylene acetoxylation and acetylene-based processes are analyzed. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are also provided.

Analysis and forecast of supply and demand in the global polyolefins market.

Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for the second quarter, 2006. In addition, a discussion of the polyolefins industry and trade pattern changes in North and South America is included

Analysis of the profitability of the Asian refining and petrochemical industry for the second quarter of 2006