The chemistry, process technology, and production economics of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) manufacture is presented. The new DuPont NG3 PET process is compared to the conventional process. In addition, the supply/demand outlook for PET out to 2010
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the key market issues expected to affect the future profitability of Asian refineries and the availability of petrochemical feedstocks. Describes the outlook for energy demand, and petroleum product supply and demand
The process technology and production economics of the leading licensed polypropylene technologies are assessed and compared. A forecast of polypropylene supply and demand out to 2010 is also given.
Information on prices, new capacity update, new developments in the market and industry structure (e.g., M&A), for April to June of 2003 for each geographic region