Technology and production economics of ethanol. Synthetic ethanol, conventional fermentation process and emerging biomass-based process are assessed and compared. Global ethanol capacities and the U.S. supply/demand outlook is presented.

Analysis of the profitability of the Asia refining and petrochemical industry for the second quarter of 2001

The process technology and production economics for polystyrene (GPPS, High Temperature, HIPS, EPS, and syndiotactic) and ABS (emulsion, bulk/mass, and hydrid) are presented. Regional supply/demand forecasts for PS and ABS out to 2005 are also given.

Analysis of the profitability of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industry for the second quarter of 2001