The chemistry, process technology and production economics for caprolactam manufacture are provided. Supply/demand forecast out 2010 is also given.

The polymerization chemistry, process technology, and production economics for polystyrene (GPPS, HIPS, EPS) are presented.  In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are also provided.

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol are presented. The Shell OMEGA process for ethylene glycol only is highlighted. Supply/demand forecasts for EO and EG out to 2010 are also provided.

The process technology and production economics of both synthetic and fermentation ethanol is presented. Supply/demand issues in key ethanol producing countries is also provided.

The process technology and production economics for formaldehyde and key derivatives is presented.  Regional formaldehyde capacities and supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are also provided.

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for epoxy resins and key precursors including epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A are presented. Tri-regional supply/demand forecasts for epoxy resins are also given.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for nylon fiber manufacture are presented. Chinese versus USGC economics are highlighted. Regional capacity and production out to 2015 are also provided.

The technology and economics for manufacturing polypropylene compounds are presented. In addition, tri-regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are also provided.

The technology for recovering and using unconventional heavy oils is discussed. Emphasis is given to the Alberta Oil Sands in Canada and the Orinco Belt in Venezuela.

The process technology and production economics of ethylene manufacture are presented. In addition to conventional steam cracking, MTO technology is also provided. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are also provided.