Analysis and forecast of the annual profitability of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industry.

Analysis of the profitability of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industry for the fourth quarter of 2000

This study provides a rigorous assessment of the current and projected cost position of Asian petrochemical facilities. Scope covers major commodities, intermediates and polymers for all major Asian markets.

Supply/demand, capacity, production, net trade and operating rates for each type of polyethylene and polypropylene in all major countries/regions is presented and analyzed. The status of e-Commerce in the polyolefins industry is also discussed.