Analysis and forecast of supply and demand in the Asia Pacific polyolefins markets.

Chemistry, process technology, and production economics for linear alpha olefins are presented. Conventional ethylene oligomerization processes, new/developing on-purpose hexene-1 and octene-1 routes are covered. Market forecasts for LAOs out to 2015.

Analysis and forecast of global supply/demand and capacity for LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE, and polypropylene including year-end 2003 data.

The chemistry, process technology, production economics and performance characteristics of biodiesel are assessed. The oleochemicals, glycerine, and petroleum diesel markets are also presented.