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Nov 2018
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Petrochemicals
Oil, Gas and Refined Products

Olefins via Enhanced FCC Processes (2018 Program)

The process technology and economics for making polymer grade propylene via enhanced FCC processes are assessed.  Several enhanced FCC technologies are described.  FCC unit economics are compared for the enhanced FCC technologies versus conventional FCC operations with ZSM-5 additive.
Nov 2018
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics

Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) (2018 Program)

This techno-economic report offers a review of chemistry, properties, technology, and development trends of methyl methacrylate.  The report provides economics for methyl methacrylate for several different global locations (USGC, Western Europe, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia) under a consistent second quarter 2018 price scenario.  The report also provides a regional market analysis.
Nov 2018
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Renewable Chemicals and Energy
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Lithium Extraction Technologies (2018 Program)

This report is a comprehensive study of the lithium industry. In this study, Nexant has produced detailed analyses of the process technologies used for lithium extraction, cost of production estimates for several commercial and emerging extraction routes and sensitivity analyses for the cost of production.  As well as these detailed analyses, we provide an overview of industry trends, mining methods, geology and the lithium derivatives market.
Oct 2018
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Carbon Fiber (2018 Program)

Carbon fiber is a high-value product with exceptional properties (lightweight and high strength). This report reviews the commercial and developing technologies for carbon fiber production. The economics of the PAN-based and pitch-based processes have been estimated for plants located in the United States, Western Europe, Japan and China. In addition, the report discusses the motivations behind recent 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 the carbon fiber market. This analysis is underpinned by a review of end-use sector consumption as well as regional market dynamics.  
Sep 2018
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Petrochemicals
C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers

Vinyl Chloride Monomer/Ethylene Dichloride (VCM/EDC) (2018 Program)

This report provides a technical and economic review of processes for the production of ethylene dichloride (EDC) and vinyl chloride monomer VCM). Comparative economics are presented for 4 different EDC processes and 6 VCM processes in various geographic locations. Global and regional market analyses for EDC and VCM are also included.
Aug 2018
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Petrochemicals

Adipic Acid (2018 Program)

This techno-economic report offers a review of chemistry, properties, technology, and development trends of Adipic Acid.  The report provides economics for Adipic Acid for several different global locations (USGC, Western Europe, and China) under a consistent first quarter 2018 price scenario.  The report also provides a regional market analysis.
Aug 2018
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Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Solar Grade Polysilicon (2018 Program)

This report reviews the commercial and developing production technologies for solar grade polysilicon, as well as key industry, regulatory and capacity development trends. Regional cost of production estimates for commercial technologies are evaluated for plant locations in USGC, China, Europe, South Korea and Middle. Commercial applications and regional supply, demand and trade analysis are also included.
Jul 2018
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Petrochemicals

Ethylene (2018 Program)

Commercial and developmental process technologies for the production of ethylene are presented.  Process coverage includes steam cracking, methanol to olefins, ethanol dehydration, and an evaluation of oxidative coupling of methane.  Production economics for these conventional and non-conventional technologies are included on a USGC, Middle East, Western Europe, and China basis.  Global and regional supply, demand, and trade for ethylene are also provided.
Jul 2018
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Petrochemicals

Styrene/Ethylbenzene (2018 Program)

Commercial and developmental production technologies to ethylbenzene and styrene are discussed. Regional cost of production estimates are evaluated for ethylbenzene and styrene on a USGC, Coastal China, and Middle East basis. Global and regional demand by end use, capacity, and supply/demand/trade data is also provided.

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