Analysis of the profitability of the US refining and petrochemical industry for the fourth quarter of 2001

Technology and production economics of ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol manufacture are presented. Tri-regional supply/demand forecasts for EO and EG are also given.

Chemistry, process technology, and cost of production economics for the new Sumitomo co-product free route to propylene oxide are compared to conventional styrene monomer co-product PO process. Hydrogen peroxide and direct oxidation routes are assessed.

Analysis of the profitability of the Asian refining and petrochemical industry for the third quarter of 2001