Process technology and economics of xylenes production. Regional supply/demand forecasts.

Process technology and economics of butenes and butadiene production. Regional supply/demand forecasts.

The newest techniques to convert HCl to chlorine are assessed. Economics via Kellogg's Kel-Chlor process, Uhde's wet electrolytic process, DuPont's dry electrolytic process, and USC's catalytic carrier process are presented.

Process technologies and comparative economics of HDPE production are examined. Bimodal process: Equistar/Maruzen/Nissan, Hostalen, Mitsui, Innovene/Insite, Unipol II. Injection molding grade: Innovene, Phillips, Sclairtech, Unipol. Regional supply/demand forecasts.