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Sep 2023
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Polymers and Plastics
Oil, Gas and Refined Products
Renewable Chemicals and Energy

Low Carbon Intensity Propylene - A Technoeconomic and Carbon Intensity Study

This report compares the various options for lowering carbon intensity of propylene production via technoeconomic, carbon intensity, and strategic analysis. Regional cost and carbon intensity baselines, comparative carbon intensities (including breakdown and analysis by Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions) of decarbonization configurations, cost of productions, and impacts of carbon tax/credits on competitiveness (including break-even values) are analyzed across four regions: US, Brazil, China, and Western Europe. Additional regions/countries are available as an add-on.
Apr 2023
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C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers
Oil, Gas and Refined Products
Renewable Chemicals and Energy

Low Carbon Intensity Hydrogen - A Technoeconomic and Carbon Intensity Study

Traditionally hydrogen is generated from fossil feedstock and processes that emit significant amounts of CO2. Green and other colors of hydrogen hold significant potential and interest for decarbonization of sectors that have previously been difficult to decarbonize. This includes both existing applications (e.g., refining, feedstock for chemicals) as well as emerging applications (e.g., e-methanol, e-ammonia, e-SAF), as well as potential in direct use for carbon emission free combustion. Growing interest in low carbon intensity hydrogen has stemmed from mounting net zero pledges and decarbonization goals, and an increasing focus on the energy transition. Production options explored several global regions (US, China, Brazil, and Western Europe) and technologies covering thermochemical (biomass gasification), bio-methane reforming, carbon capture, electrolysis, and other advanced pathways from a technical, economic (cost of production model), and carbon intensity level—including breakeven values for emission reductions under carbon taxation scenarios.
Dec 2022
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Oil, Gas and Refined Products
Renewable Chemicals and Energy

Low Carbon Intensity Aromatics - A Technoeconomic and Carbon Intensity Study

This report compares the various options for lowering carbon intensity of aromatics production (benzene, toluene, mixed xylenes, and para-xylene) via technoeconomic, carbon intensity, and strategic analysis. Regional cost and carbon intensity baselines, comparative carbon intensities of decarbonization configurations, cost of productions, and impacts of carbon tax/credits on competitiveness (including break-even values) are analyzed across four regions: US, Brazil, China, and Western Europe. Additional regions/countries are available as an add-on.
Nov 2022
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Renewable Chemicals and Energy

Emerging Lithium Extraction Technologies - A Technoeconomic and Strategic Review

This report is a comprehensive study of the emerging lithium extraction technologies in the market. In this study, NexantECA has produced detailed analyses of the process technologies being developed as well as cost of production estimates for several well-developed routes. To summarize the technology landscape, NexantECA provides a strategic review of the technologies by looking at the stage of development, technology characteristics and perceived competitiveness of each route.
Oct 2022
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Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials
Petrochemicals

Thermal Conversion Technologies – An Answer to Recycling Plastic Waste?

This report examines the technical, economic, and strategic aspects of thermal conversion (e.g., pyrolysis and hydrothermal treatment) technologies that are used to recycle mixed plastics waste. Selected developers of technologies were profiled and ranked under different criteria. The economic analysis of thermal conversion technologies, involving the production of feedstocks for olefins are provided for different geographic regions. In addition, the report includes an analysis of the plastic-based naphtha delivered cost competitiveness to Western Europe from the USGC, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. An ethylene carbon intensity analysis is provided. Strategic and business considerations are also included in the report.
Aug 2022
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Renewable Chemicals and Energy
Petrochemicals
Oil, Gas and Refined Products

Low Carbon Intensity Ethylene - A Technoeconomic and Carbon Intensity Study

This report compares the various options for lowering carbon intensity of ethylene production via technoeconomic, carbon intensity, and strategic analysis. Regional cost and carbon intensity baselines, comparative carbon intensities (including breakdown and analysis by Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions) of decarbonization configurations, cost of productions, and impacts of carbon tax/credits on competitiveness (including break-even values) are analyzed across four regions: US, Brazil, China, and Western Europe. Additional regions/countries are available as an add-on.
Dec 2021
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Polymers and Plastics
Petrochemicals

Cost Curves and the Evaluation of Petrochemicals Cost Competitiveness and Investment Attractiveness

The petrochemical industry has added over one billion tons of annual production capacity over the last decade, overwhelming demand in some sectors. But as consumption catches up, where will the next investment opportunities be? This report uses cost curve analysis to understand production cost competitiveness and couples results with offtake options to various demand centers, regional price and demand forecasts, and capital investment to provide insight into potential project margins, profitability, and return on investment for products in the major petrochemical value chains including ethylene, propylene, butadiene, aromatics, and their key derivatives.
Nov 2021
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials
Oil, Gas and Refined Products
Polymers and Plastics

Polyalphaolefins – Changing Market Landscape for Synthetic Lubricants

This Special Report provides a detailed assessment of key end-use sector trends and the global market outlook for polyalphaolefins (PAOs).  Regional PAO supply, demand, and net trade analyses are provided for 2010-2040.  Price forecasts for low- and high-viscosity PAOs in major regional markets also are presented, based on crude oil price scenarios and the PAO profitability outlook.  In addition, delivered cost competitiveness is evaluated for major producing regions when serving key target markets.
Coming soon
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Polymers and Plastics

Executive Sustainability Reports - Impact of a Carbon Tax on Plastics Manufacturing Competitiveness

NexantECA is pleased to announce the launch of a new series of Executive Leadership reports focused on sustainability.  These reports will help Executives navigate the evolving dynamics and implications of a sustainable focused future within the chemical industry, as well as provide assessment of recent industry announcements. NexantECA will share our opinions and give an independent review of technology assumptions.Our first report is the "Impact of a Carbon Tax on Plastics Manufacturing Competitiveness". 
Nov 2020
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C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers
Renewable Chemicals and Energy

Impact of Sustainability on the Fertilizer Sector

This report will identify and evaluate practical technologies, processes, and products that can help fertilizer producers, distributors, and users meet sustainability goals and mandates.  It will provide a road map to satisfy sustainability pressures on the fertilizer sector.  Companies that have the right products and practices to succeed in an environment that features digital farming, regenerative agriculture, etc. will be identified.  In addition, the report will describe the sustainability issues that are driving change in the competitive landscape of the fertilizer sector.  

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