Definition of the techno-economic models used in the Quarterly Business Analysis reports in 2006

Supply chain information technologies that can help shape profitability and increase efficiency of petroleum companies are presented.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for MMA are presented.  Emphasis is given to comparing the new Lucite Alpha process to isobutylene-based routes, the conventional acetone cyanohydrin process, and BASF’s ethylene-based process.  

Analysis of the profitability of the Asian refining and petrochemical industry for the first quarter of 2006