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Aug 2021
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Petrochemicals

Carbon Monoxide (2021 Program)

This techno-economic report provides a review of the technology, chemistry, economics, and market analysis for carbon monoxide. Commercial technologies for the production of syngas and carbon monoxide are discussed, as well as development trends. Cost of production estimates were developed for various reforming and gasification technologies (utilizing natural gas, coal, and MSW) and cryogenic separation of carbon monoxide plus PSA separation of hydrogen for plants located in the USGC, China, and Western Europe. An overview of the major chemical applications for carbon monoxide is provided, along with an analysis of the implied carbon monoxide capacity and demand forecast based on these chemicals.
Aug 2021
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials
Petrochemicals

Nitrobenzene Aniline MDI (2021 Program)

This report is a comprehensive analysis of the methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) industry. The analysis provides cost of production estimates for MDI and its precursors as well as supporting cost estimates for auxiliary technologies. An overview of the sustainability of the value chain is presented, including an analysis of the impacts of carbon taxation and decarbonization on costs. Market estimates and an industry overview are also included to outline the commercial aspect of the industry.
Jul 2021
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Petrochemicals

Butadiene Butylenes (2021 Program)

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technology, economics, and markets for the processing of the C4 hydrocarbon chain, which includes butadiene, isobutylene, butenes, and butanes. Commercial and developing process technologies are discussed. Cost of production estimates have been developed to illustrate the cost competitiveness of butadiene, isobutylene, and butene-1 production in the USGC, China, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Western Europe. A market overview of the C4 chain is provided, along with demand by end-use, capacity, and supply/demand/trade data for Global, North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Jul 2021
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Petrochemicals

Methanol (2021 Program)

This techno-economic report reviews the chemistry, properties, conventional and green technologies, and development trends of methanol. The report provides methanol economics for four gas-based technologies and a coal-based methanol plant in several different global locations (USGC, Western Europe, China, and the Middle East) under a consistent first quarter 2021 price scenario. An analysis of the ROI and investment attractiveness for gas-based methanol facilities is also provided. 
Dec 2020
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Petrochemicals

Benzene/Toluene (2020 Program)

This report provides a technical review of commercial and developing technologies for reformate and benzene production.  New developments, process descriptions and economics are included.  Cost of production estimates for several reformate and benzene production processes are developed to illustrate the cost competitiveness in selected regions: USGC, China, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South Korea.  Commercial end-use applications, along with global and regional supply, demand, and trade data is also included.   
Oct 2020
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Petrochemicals

Acrylonitrile (2020 Program)

This report discusses the process technologies and production economics for acrylonitrile which is commercially produced by propylene ammoxidation. Production economics for the United States, Western Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and China are assessed and regional market analyses are also presented.
Aug 2020
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Petrochemicals

Phenol Acetone Cumene (2020 Program)

This techno-economic report reviews the chemistry, properties, technology, and development trends of phenol, cumene, and acetone.  The report provides phenol economics for conventional and Mitsui processes for several different global locations (USGC, Western Europe, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia) under a consistent first quarter 2020 price scenario. Economics for the alternative production of phenol via the hydroalkylation of benzene are also provided. Regional market analyses for cumene, phenol, and acetone are also included.
Aug 2020
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials
Petrochemicals

Maleic Anhydride (2020 Program)

This report comments on the motivations behind the recent maleic anhydride (MAN) capacity additions and provides a high-level analysis of the business and strategic considerations as well as the technology availability from the perspective of a company entering or expanding into this market. As over 70 percent of the global capacity and all the announced capacity additions are/will be based on the n-butane route, the cost of production via this route for plants located in the United States, Western Europe, the Middle East, and China has been estimated for the first quarter of 2020.  This analysis is underpinned by a review of end-use sector consumption as well as regional market dynamics.
Jul 2020
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Oil, Gas and Refined Products
Petrochemicals

Carbon Black (2020 Program)

Carbon black production technologies, feedstock and process economics are discussed and evaluated.  Detailed process economics for a selection of commercial ASTM N carbon black grades and specialty blacks such as acetylene and thermal blacks are provided.  An overview of global and regional supply and demand of carbon black, as well as market applications by product grade is also included. 
Jul 2020
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Polymers and Plastics
Petrochemicals

Terephthalic Acid (2020 Program)

This report discusses the process technologies and production economics for purified terephthalic acid (PTA) which is commercially produced by the oxidation of para-xylene with air followed by purification and recovery/recycle of catalysts and solvents.  Production economics for the United States, Middle East, and China are assessed and regional market analyses are also presented. 

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