The benefits of integrating petrochemical operations with refining operations are discussed qualitatively and backed up with cost of production analyses where comparisons are made between stand-alone petrochemicals production and refinery integrated cases.

Analysis of the refinery profitability and price projections for petroleum products and petrochemical feedstocks in Asia Pacific through to 2020.

The chemistry, process technology and production economics of phthalic anhydride manufacture are presented. The o-xylene route is compared to the older naphthalene-based process. Regional supply/demand forecasts are also provided

The polymerization chemistry, process technology and production economics for ABS manufacture are presented in this report.  Emulsion, Bulk/Mass, and Hybrid polymerization economics are compared.  In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts are provided.