The process technology and production economics for polypropylene (homopolymer and impact copolymer) are presented in the report. In addition tri-regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2011 are provided.

The technologies and economics for hydrogen production are presented in this report.  Steam reforming, pressure swing adsorption (PSA) and membrane purification processes are assessed.  Regional hydrogen capacities are also provided.

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for urea manufacture are presented. Descriptions of the major licensed technologies are provided. In addition, tri-regional supply/demand forecasts area given.

The benefits of integrating petrochemical operations with refining operations are discussed qualitatively and backed up with cost of production analyses where comparisons are made between stand-alone petrochemicals production and refinery integrated cases.

The chemistry, process technology and production economics of phthalic anhydride manufacture are presented. The o-xylene route is compared to the older naphthalene-based process. Regional supply/demand forecasts are also provided

The polymerization chemistry, process technology and production economics for ABS manufacture are presented in this report.  Emulsion, Bulk/Mass, and Hybrid polymerization economics are compared.  In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts are provided.

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for n-butanol, 2-ethylhexanol, isononanol, isodecanol and 2-propylheptanol are presented. In addition, market forecasts for n-butanol and 2-ethylhexanol are provided.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for benzene and toluene manufacture are presented.  In addition to the conventional technologies, emerging processes such as the Alpha, Cyclar, Aromax, and RZ Platforming processes are assessed.  Regional benzene supply/demand forecasts are also included.

The technology and production economics for thermoplastic wood composites are presented for this growing area. Polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC based composites are assessed. In addition, a market outlook for N. America, W. Europe and China is presented.

Acetylene production technologies are assessed and their production economics compared. Processes included in this report are natural gas based partial oxidation, coal based calcium carbide route, LPG-fed electric arc process and steam cracker by-product. An overview of acetylene supply and demand is also given.