The process technologies and production economics for all major linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) technology holders are presented.  New developments, background information (including licensees), and process description are provided for each technology.  Cost of production estimates have been developed for conventional and second generation (metallocene/single-site, easy processing) LLDPE resins on a USGC, China, and Middle East basis.  Demand by end use, capacity, and supply/demand/trade data is provided on a global and tri-regional basis.

Polystyrene process technologies and production economics are presented. Process descriptions for GPPS, HIPS and EPS are provided for licensed technologies along with cost of production estimates for USGC, Western Europe and China.  Demand by end use, capacity, and supply/demand/trade data is provided for global and regional markets.

The purpose of this report is to analyze developments in biological production of hydrogen and associated technologies.  Bio-based hydrogen can be used as is or converted into a number of chemical products - potentially improving the GHG profile of the process.  The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing bio-derived or renewable hydrogen for either use as a substitute for petrochemically derived hydrogen.

Propane dehydrogenation is emerging as a dominant on-purpose propylene technology.  In this report, fixed-bed, moving-bed, and fluid-bed propane dehydrogenation technologies are described and production economics for both commercial and developmental processes are discussed.  An overview of key economic drivers, propane dehydrogenation developments, and propylene markets is also provided.

This report covers the markets, applications, formulation considerations, monomer selection, production technology, and cost-of-production estimates for pure acrylic, styrene acrylic and vinyl acrylic latex (or emulsions).  The use of acrylic latex in paints and coatings is examined in detail, including typical production methods for paints, and types of acrylic latex consumed by region.  The drivers for innovation, key producers, and growth strategies in this segment are also discussed.

This report has two key goals: to review and compare the technologies and equipment that are employed to unload, store and vaporize LNG; and to identify and describe the key opportunities and threats facing regasification terminal project development going forward.    

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

This PERP report provides an overview of mononitrobenzene, aniline and MDI technology, including a discussion of both generic and proprietary commercialized production routes.  Overview of the MDI business, the production economics and market conditions for major regions are included.

Polyamides, often also referred to as nylons, are a major class of thermoplastic resins that are used in the production of fibers, films and molded articles.  Nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 are the most important and highest-volume types and are the focus of this report.  Nylon 6 is made by the ring-opening polymerization of caprolactam while nylon 6,6 is from the polycondensation of HMDA and adipic acid.  This PERP report provides an overview of the production, commercial technology, market and economics of nylon 6 and 6,6  polymers, including nylon 6,6 monomers and nylon compounds.  

This report  analyzes developments in algae technologies.  Algae used as a feedstock for bio-based technologies can improve the GHG profile of the process.  This study assesses the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing algae, algae oils, and direct production of products (e.g., ethanol and diesel), and assessing capacities and developments.