Information on prices, new capacity update, new developments in the market and industry structure (e.g., M&A), for October to December of 2002 for each geographic region.

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

The chemistry, process technology and production economics of detergent alcohols, both synthetic and natural, are presented. In addition to the technoeconomic analysis, the supply/demand outlook and the key strategic issues are discussed.

Analysis of the profitability of the West European refining and petrochemical industry.