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Dec 2015
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Polymers and Plastics

Thermoplastic Fabrication Processes (2015 Program)

This report provides an overview of the common plastic fabrication processes such as compounding, foaming, blown film extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, bi-axially oriented polypropylene film, thermoforming, profile extrusion, fiber, and 3D printing. Cost of production estimates were developed for fabrication processes in the USGC or China. The report examines recent technology trends and market drivers for the fabrication processes. Market estimates have also been developed by geographies and/or resin and end use applications for selected fabrication processes.
Dec 2015
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Petrochemicals

Methanol to Aromatics - Global Impact of a New Technology

The study analyzes the economics of the methanol-to-aromatics processes currently being promoted in China, and compares their attractiveness to conventional aromatics production.  The cost analysis considers the volatility in coal prices as well as crude oil prices which drive conventional aromatics production economics, and also considers whether methanol-to-aromatics will be attractive in other regions such as the United States and the Middle East.
Dec 2015
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics

Webinar Presentation: Vinyls - Key Industry Developments

This subscriber webinar presentation provides additional insight into the global vinyls industry.  Material is sourced from the Market Dynamics Vinyls – 2015 report and includes detailed discussion regarding polyvinyl chloride, vinyl chloride monomer and ethylene dichloride.
Nov 2015
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Petrochemicals

Webinar Presentation: Aromatics - Key Industry Developments

This subscriber webinar presentation provides additional insight into the global aromatics industry.  Material is sourced from the Market Dynamics Aromatics - 2015 report and includes detailed discussion regarding benzene and para-xylene and an overview of the toluene and mixed xylene markets.
Nov 2015
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Oil, Gas and Refined Products

Competitiveness of Middle East Refining and Its Global Impact

This report analyzes increases in refining capacity in the Middle East and their impact on both existing local refining assets and global refining centers.  A competitive analysis of archetypal refineries provides valuable insight into future profitabilities and margins both within the region and in competitor refining centers.  The interesting conundrum of meeting domestic demand and national initiatives while remaining competitive is also examined. 
Nov 2015
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Petrochemicals

Methanol Quarterly Business Update - Q3 2015

This report provides an analysis of key developments in the methanol industry, including capacity updates, profitability and pricing developments over the past quarter.  This report now includes a Key Challenges and Trend section.  The Q3 report discusses shale gas developments in China and the impact on the methanol industry. 

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