Chemistry, technology and production economics for various approaches to making 2,6-dimethyl naphthalene. BP Amoco, ExxonMobil/Kobe Steel, Optatech, and Chevron processes are assessed. Sensitivity of PEN costs as a function of 2,6-DMN is analyzed.

The impact and economics of developing iron and cobalt based polyolefin catalysts.

Chemistry, process technology & economics for conventional (ethylene hydroformylation, ethylene carbonylation, direct hydrocarbon oxidation routes) & speculative routes (acetic acid homologation, ethanol carbonylation). Regional supply/demand forecasts.

Chemistry, technology and economics of dicylopentadiene and various derivatives. Regional supply/demand forecasts.