This report contains a review of the elements of managing technology development in the chemical industry, including how to align it to strategic objectives and maximize its effectiveness.

Chemistry, process technology & economics for conventional (ethylene hydroformylation, ethylene carbonylation, direct hydrocarbon oxidation routes) & speculative routes (acetic acid homologation, ethanol carbonylation). Regional supply/demand forecasts.

Chemistry, process technology and economics for PVC production: suspension and emulsion processes. Regional supply/demand forecasts.

The economics and process technology for various options of utilizing petroleum coke.