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Dec 2018
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Renewable Chemicals and Energy
Polymers and Plastics

Biorenewable Insights: 2,5 Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA) (2018 Program)

The purpose of this report is to analyze developing technologies for the production of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA).  Technical and economic aspects of producing FDCA through several different process routes including catalytic and enzymatic oxidation technologies utilizing different sources of sugar are explored in detail as well as unconventional technologies to produce FDCA such as the galactaric acid route.  Production capacity developments, drivers for development, and commercialization obstacles are also explored.
Dec 2018
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Petrochemicals
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Advances in Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) and Sulfonation Technologies (2018 Program)

This technology report provides a comprehensive view of Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) and Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) production technology.  It includes detailed analyses of all the major technologies involved in both the production of LAB and its sulfonation to LAS, with both cost of production and sensitivity analyses.  Additionally, industry trends, drivers and markets have been reviewed to provide an overview of the whole value chain.
Nov 2018
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Petrochemicals
Oil, Gas and Refined Products

Olefins via Enhanced FCC Processes (2018 Program)

The process technology and economics for making polymer grade propylene via enhanced FCC processes are assessed.  Several enhanced FCC technologies are described.  FCC unit economics are compared for the enhanced FCC technologies versus conventional FCC operations with ZSM-5 additive.
Nov 2018
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics

Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) (2018 Program)

This techno-economic report offers a review of chemistry, properties, technology, and development trends of methyl methacrylate.  The report provides economics for methyl methacrylate for several different global locations (USGC, Western Europe, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia) under a consistent second quarter 2018 price scenario.  The report also provides a regional market analysis.
Nov 2018
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C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers

White Paper: Lithium - Emerging Lithium Extraction Technologies; Nemaska Lithium leads the charge

The revolution in battery technologies has caused a sharp acceleration in the demand growth for lithium and the trend is expected to continue.  Producers and technology licensors have invested significantly in the development of newer lithium extraction technologies.  Nexant provides a brief analysis of the emerging technologies and a more in-depth case study looking at Nemaska Lithium.
Nov 2018
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics
C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers

Nexant Scenario Overview: 2018

Nexant scenarios for 2018 forecasts consider three oil scenarios, GDP outlook, currency and inflation.
Nov 2018
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Polymers and Plastics

Market Insights: Bimodal HDPE - 2018

Analysis and forecast of supply and demand of the global bimodal high density polyethylene (HDPE) market.  This report includes discussion regarding key market drivers and constraints, as well as supply, demand and trade analysis for nine regions: North America, South America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and China with five year forecasts.  Analysis, including competitive landscape, who’s who of suppliers and cost competitiveness along with a snapshot of latest pricing trends is also included by region.

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