The technology and economics for manufacturing polypropylene compounds are presented. In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are also provided.
The technology for recovering and using unconventional heavy oils is discussed. Emphasis is given to the Alberta Oil Sands in Canada and the Orinco Belt in Venezuela.
Information on prices, new capacity update, new developments in the market and industry structure (e.g., M&A), for July to September of 2005 for each geographic region.