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Petroleum and Petrochemical Economics (PPE) Program

ChemSystems Petroleum and Petrochemical Economics (PPE) program provides accurate data, insightful analysis and dependable forecasts of the profitability, competitive position and supply/demand trends of the global petroleum and petrochemical industry.

For more than 35 years, the PPE program has provided invaluable support for strategic and business planning, project appraisal and financing, and operational benchmarking.

The ChemSystems PPE program and the associated ChemSystems Online® are available through customized subscriptions.

PPE and its Benefits

PPE provides:
Regularly updated reports on all aspects of the global petroleum and petrochemical industry. Global data, analysis and forecasts in three major inter-related areas:

  • Techno-Economics:
    • Quarterly Business Analysis supplement – analysis of the processes and the cost of production of petrochemicals
  • Industry Profitability & Prices:
    • Quarterly Business Analysis (QBA) reports of current and historic profitability with second monthly updates
    • Long-term profitability and price forecasts
  • Market Dynamics:
    • Plant capacity data, company ownership structure and market share analysis
    • Consumption growth analysis and forecasts
    • Production sources and feedstock analysis and forecast
    • Supply/Demand and global trade forecasts

Use PPE to:
Access downloadable written reports of analysis and forecasts, giving you an advantage with:

  • Industry reach: All commodity sectors of the petroleum, petrochemical, polymer and intermediates industry are included in the program.
  • Global reach: Market analysis is available for all global regions. Profitability analysis and forecasting is provided for the three major petroleum and petrochemical markets of the United States, Western Europe and Asia. The program examines global competitive advantage by comparing cost of production, delivery, etc. of products to the major markets of the world.
  • Fields of expertise: The program is produced by a global organization of Nexant researchers, analysts and recognized industry experts. You will have the analysis and forecasts that you need to make critical decisions with the confidence of knowing the decision is based on the best available research, analysis and forecasting techniques.

PPE Program

Subscription to PPE provides all reports completed during the subscription period:

  • Quarterly Business Analysis reports
  • QBA supplement report
  • Petrochemical profitability forecasts
  • Petroleum profitability forecasts
  • Global economic assumptions and crude oil price scenarios
  • Petrochemical feedstocks market dynamics
  • Petrochemical market dynamics
    • Olefins
    • Polyolefins
    • Vinyls
    • Styrenics
    • Aromatics
    • Polyester Intermediates
    • Propylene and derivatives
    • Butadiene and derivatives