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Oct 2015
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Polymers and Plastics

Polypropylene (2015 Program)

The process technologies and production economics for all major polypropylene technology holders are presented.  New developments, background information (including licensees), and process descriptions are provided for each technology.  Cost of production estimates for homopolymer and impact copolymer are presented for the USGC, China, and theMiddle East. Demand by end use, capacity, and supply/demand/trade data is provided on a global and tri-regional basis.
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Oct 2015
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics

Linear Alpha Olefins (2015 Program)

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for alpha olefins are assessed. Comparative economics are presented for full-range technologies (Axens, Chevron Phillips, Ineos, Shell, SABIC/Linde), upgrade of by-product streams (Zeon, Sasol) and on-purpose production of butene-1 (Axens), hexene-1 (Axens, Chevron Phillips, Lummus) and octene-1 (Dow, Sasol). A regional market overview is also included.
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Oct 2015
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Polymers and Plastics
Renewable Chemicals and Energy

Polycarbonate (2015 Program)

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technology, economics, and markets for polycarbonate.  Commercial processes based on interfacial, non-phosgene and melt phosgene are discussed alongside the developing bio-route based on isosorbide feedstock. Cost of production for all commercial processes and the bio-route are included to illustrate cost competitiveness in USGC and China. A market review comprising regional polycarbonate capacities and supply/demand is also presented.
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Oct 2015
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C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers

Phosphoric Acid (2015 Program)

This techno-economic report offers a review on conventional routes to phosphoric acid and process descriptions for several licensors of phosphoric acid technologies. The report also provides economics developed for several different global locations (USGC, China, and the Middle East) for the dihydrate, hemihydrate, purified wet phosphoric acid, and thermal phosphoric acid.
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Oct 2015
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Polymers and Plastics

Market Dynamics: Super Absorbent Polymers - 2015

New to the PPE Program, this report provides analysis and forecast of supply and demand of the global super absorbent polymers market.  Note: Data from this report is not currently included in our online database, therefore please reference the excel spreadsheet for supply/demand/trade balance of 40 countries and capacity listing.    
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Oct 2015
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Oil, Gas and Refined Products

Small-Scale Liquefied Natural Gas (2015 Program)

The purpose of this report is to introduce the concept of small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a gas monetization and supply solution.  This report will identify the commercial and regional drivers behind small-scale LNG development, thereby highlighting the attendant potential business development opportunities to Nexant’s clientele.
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Sep 2015
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Petrochemicals

Terephthalic Acid (2015 Program)

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for purified terephthalic acid (PTA) are presented.  Conventional PTA technology is described along with several improved PTA technologies offered for license.  Licensors have advanced the integration of heat recovery, energy recovery, and water usage to provide measurable improvements over the conventional process.  Cost of production estimates for technologies on both a USGC & regional basis are provided as well as regional PTA supply and demand.
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