Analysis of the profitability of the Petrochemicals and Polymers in the Middle East for the third quarter of 2022.

This techno-economic report reviews the chemistry, and properties, and analyses the process technologies required to produce BDO from six different fossil fuel-derived feedstocks and the development trends of 1,4-butanediol (BDO). The economic analysis provides an overview of production costs for BDO as well as THF in different locations in 2Q 2022. An overview of the carbon intensity across three regions, the US, Western Europe, and China for the BDO production technologies is also presented. The market for BDO is analyzed on a global and regional basis with commentary made around the key market drivers historically and over the medium-term forecast.

Market Analytics: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer - 2022 provides an analysis of the global ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) with forecasts to 2045.  This analysis will identify the issues shaping the industry as well as provide demand, supply and net trade data for 40 countries.EPDM is a commodity elastomer produced from ethylene, propylene and a termonomer such as dicyclopentadiene (DCDP), ethylidene norbornene (ENB) or vinyl norbornene (VNB), which are also produced in steam crackers.  EPDM is rarely used alone.  Rather, this material is usually used in conjunction with a host of other additives that are designed to improve specific properties, reduce cost and improve processability.    

Market Analytics: Butadiene Derivatives - 2022 provides analysis and forecasts of supply and demand of the global butadiene derivatives market.  This analysis will identify the issues shaping the butadiene rubber (BR), styrene butadiene rubber (SBR), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) industries, as well as provide detailed demand, supply and net trade data with forecasts to 2045.  The report is segmented by major region, with the accompanying data in Excel for 40 countries/regions.