Technology and economic evaluation of three routes to 1,3-propanediol: Shell ethylene oxide route, Degussa acrolein route and DuPont glucose based biotech route.

The development of nickel and palladium polyolefin catalsyts are put in commercial context.

The latest development in syngas/methanol production is presented. Economics for conventional ICI process, Lurgi combined reforming process, Kvaerner/BP compact reformer process, and ICI Katalco advanced gas heated reformer are given. Regional supply/demand forecasts.

Technology and economics of ethyl and butyl acetate production. Regional supply/demand forecasts.