Reviews the evolving feedstock slate for regional ethylene production and resulting C4 availability. Alternative routes to butadiene are presented. Regional market dynamics for butadiene, butylenes and major derivatives are included.

Analysis and forecast of the annual profitability of the United States petrochemical industry.

Analysis and forecast of the annual profitability of the Western Europe petrochemical industry.

Analysis of the profitability of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industry for the third quarter of 2012.