Analysis of the profitability of the US refining and petrochemical industry for the fourth quarter of 2003

Analysis of the profitability of the West European refining and petrochemical industry for fourth quarter 2003.

This study provides an in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of various new and developing technologies for the production of propylene from both conventional and non-conventional feedstocks.

Chemistry, process technology, and production economics for propylene oxide are presented. Special emphasis is given to comparing the new (Sumitomo) and emerging (hydrogen peroxide, direct, hydro-oxidation) routes to PO/SM. Market forecast is provided.