Provides detailed analysis of developments in polyolefin technology. Covers all major licensed technologies as well as technologies not licensed but important to the polyolefin industry. Focuses on factors within the industry and external market that shape technology development and competitive positioning.

Analysis and forecast of the annual profitability of the Western Europe petrochemical industry.

Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for the second quarter 2011. In addition, Nexant examines the extent of the global recovery and current state of the olefins and polyolefins market.

Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for the fourth quarter 2010. A discussion of the key influences on propylene prices and their likely impact on the development of future propylene values is included.