Petrochemicals
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Korea
During the first half of 2002, the Korean economy quickly recovered from the recession, especially in the consumer and construction sectors. However, this recovery stagnated in the latt..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Argentina
Argentinean petrochemical consumption has increased to almost 6 million metric tons (MMmt) in 2001 as shown in Table 1. However, a sharp decrease in the 2002 GDP (over  - 10%) shou..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Brazil
The Brazilian chemical industry is a key segment of the national economy and holds 3% of the gross domestic product (GDP). Approximately 4,500 companies provide jobs for 300,000 workers..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Venezuela
In Venezuela, the sole producer of crude oil and basic derivatives is state-owned company, Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., also known as PDVSA. In 2002, PDVSA's total production capacity o..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Mexico
      Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com Mexico is ranked ninth in crude oil proven reserves ..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-United States
In the weeks leading up to early March, signs of an economic recovery have been mixed. The outlook for 2003 and 2004 largely depends upon geopolitical events and the effects of higher..
Polyethylene 2003: Petrochemicals, pellets and packaging – one universal market
Shifts in ethylene derivative production and fabrication are rearranging the global exporter and importer positions
Petrochemical outlook – 2003 and beyond
For this industry, the forecast is optimistic. Yet, consumer confidence and global economic growth must be reestablished
World LPG industry moves to a supply-driven market
Changes in regional demands foster reshaping of LPG exports
Increase propylene yields cost-effectively
Using a new catalytic system, steamcrackers can produce more C3s from existing units
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