This report discusses an alternative to mechanical recycling that allows for the processing of mixed plastics. Plastic pyrolysis is a thermochemical process that decomposes mixed plastic waste to produce pyrolysis oil, a potential feedstock for aromatics extraction, fluid catalytic cracking, and steam cracking to produce fuels and chemicals. Plastic pyrolysis technologies and the impact of different types of plastics feedstocks on process considerations and performance are covered in this report. Process economics for producing plastic pyrolysis oil and upgrading and utilization in a steam cracker are provided as well as a carbon intensity analysis.

This report discusses propane dehydrogenation (PDH) technology with a focus on the major technology licensors and their latest PDH process offerings. Production economics for the United States, Middle East, China, and Western Europe are presented as well as a carbon intensity analysis for select regions.

Hydrogen is a key feedstock used in the chemical and refining industries. Most hydrogen is produced from natural gas via steam methane reforming (SMR), autothermal reforming (ATR) and partial oxidation (POX) as well as from gasification of fossil fuels such as coal and oil and, increasingly, from water electrolysis due to its low carbon footprint. In addition, hydrogen from ammonia cracking is a commercially proven pathway that is drawing growing interest as a viable method for clean hydrogen distribution. Thus, the cost of production and associated carbon intensity via those technologies for plants in the United States, Western Europe, and China have been estimated for the first quarter of 2025. NexantECA also provides an overview of global hydrogen capacity and a high-level analysis of the business and strategic considerations and technology availability from the perspective of a company entering or expanding into the hydrogen market.

This report focuses on developments in the e-methanol industry sector. Several technologies are profiled in this report including Topsoe (ModuLite™) and Johnson Matthey (eMERALD™). Technology descriptions, key company profiles, cost of production model estimates, and capacity analysis are included as well as a discussion of impacts on the conventional industries.