Analysis of the profitability of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industry for the fourth quarter of 2006

This new study characterizes and assesses the status and economics of the technologies and markets for liquid biofuels as a replacement for conventional gasoline and diesel.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics of HDPE manufacture are presented.  Process specific cost of production assessments are provided for the leading HDPE technologies.  Capacity by licensor and S/D forecasts out to 2015 are given.

Chemistry, process technology, and production economics for Dow/Snamprogetti proposed process for making styrene from ethane and benzene. This approach is compared to conventional ethylene-based process. Styrene supply/demand outlook to 2010 is provided.