Analysis of the profitability of the West European refining and petrochemical industry for the second quarter of 2004

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for acetic anhydride and cellulose acetate (flake and tow) are presented. In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts and capacities for these materials are also given.

Definition of the techno-economic models used in the Quarterly Business Analysis reports in 2004

Analysis of the future prospects for the oil and petrochemical industries, global and regional forecasts of future economic trends.