Petroleum Coke (2016 Program)
This report details the potential uses of fuel grade and calcinable petroleum coke, as well as the processes and chemistry related to their production. Economic analyses of the potential uses are explored. A market analysis of both classes is included.
Biorenewable Insights: PEF to Replace PET (2016 Program)
The purpose of this report is to analyze developments in polyethylene furanoate (PEF) as a replacement for polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which finds notable use in soda bottles. The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing PEF, and their relative costs by region against conventional PET.
Advances in Plastics Recycling (2016 Program)
This report provides an overview of the commonly used recycling technologies for bottle, film, fiber, foam, PVC, and PTF. Cost of production estimates were developed for the recycling processes in the U.S. Market estimates have been developed by geographies and end use applications for the recycling processes.
Polyolefins Global Technology Analysis - Polyethylene - 2016
Detailed analysis of developments in polyethylene technology and includes all major licensed technologies, as well as technologies not licensed but important to the polyethylene industry. Focuses on factors within the industry and the external market that shape technology development and competitive positioning.
Biorenewable Insights: Conventional Sugars (2016 Program)
The purpose of this report is to analyze developments in conventional sugars. Sugars used as a feedstock for bio-based technologies can improving the GHG profile of the process. The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing sugars, and their relative costs by region and feedstock. Contract pricing formulas are also given.