Analysis of the future prospects for the oil and petrochemical industries, global and regional forecasts of future economic trends.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for the manufacture of super absorbent polymers is presented. Regional supply/demand forecast out to 2008 is also provided.

Analysis of the profitability of the Asian refining and petrochemical industry for the first quarter of 2004

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for PVC are assessed. End-uses and regional supply/demand forecasts are also provided.