The process technologies and production economics for all major linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) technology holders are presented.  New developments, background information (including licensees), and process description are provided for each technology.  Cost of production estimates have been developed for conventional and second generation (metallocene/single-site, easy processing) LLDPE resins on a USGC, China, and Middle East basis.  Demand by end use, capacity, and supply/demand/trade data is provided on a global and tri-regional basis.

The purpose of this report is to analyze developments in biological production of hydrogen and associated technologies.  Bio-based hydrogen can be used as is or converted into a number of chemical products - potentially improving the GHG profile of the process.  The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing bio-derived or renewable hydrogen for either use as a substitute for petrochemically derived hydrogen.

Propane dehydrogenation is emerging as a dominant on-purpose propylene technology.  In this report, fixed-bed, moving-bed, and fluid-bed propane dehydrogenation technologies are described and production economics for both commercial and developmental processes are discussed.  An overview of key economic drivers, propane dehydrogenation developments, and propylene markets is also provided.

Analysis and forecast of the annual profitability of the Middle East petrochemical industry to 2035.