
January 2012

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Welcome to the first issue of IHS Chemical Today (formerly SRI Consulting Today) where we have come together with the best of CMAI, SRI Consulting, Harriman Chemsult and Chemical Week to provide the latest new research reports, and updates on chemical related IHS Events and IHS Consulting.

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Featured Report

Biodiesel
By Michael P. Malveda with Milen Blagoev and Chiyo Funada

The market potential for biodiesel is defined by the size of the existing fossil diesel fuel market. There is no major technical limitation on replacing fossil diesel with biodiesel. The availability of feedstock and the overall energy balance for biodiesel compared with other alternative fuels are the biggest issues facing the biodiesel industry. More »

New Reports
IHS Chemical Economics Handbook Adipic Acid C₂ Chlorinated Solvents Paint and Coatings Industry Overview Polyamide Elastomers Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Solid-State Resins Polyphenylene Sulfide Resins IHS Chemical Market Advisory Services Global Chlor-Alkali Global Vinyls Global Bleaching Global Soda Ash China Chlor-Alkali & Vinyls Regional Chlor-Alkali & Vinyls Weeklies
Events
	“World economic growth will slow in 2012; the only question is by how much.” --Nariman Behravesh, Chief Economist, IHS How will the chemicals and plastics industries withstand this economic turbulence in 2012? The robust 2012 schedule of IHS Chemical Events provides you many unique opportunities to see firsthand the breadth of analysis and insight we offer across every aspect of the chemicals and plastics industries. We gather experts from our own ranks and from premier companies around the globe to present industry information critical to your strategic planning. To find out more about our events, please visit here » To see a sample of insight from IHS Chemical experts, you can download the recent comprehensive Chemical Week report on what to expect from the world chemicals market in 2012. Download Your Free Report »
Consulting Update
	In the past few years, US discovered shale gas resources have doubled, presenting opportunities for national and international companies alike. In this environment, one of Asia’s major National Oil Companies (NOCs) retained IHS Chemical Consulting to evaluate the investment viability for an ethane cracker and derivatives complex in one of the US shale gas plays. The engagement scope included determining ethane availability and US pricing by region, the identification of the midstream investments needed to monetize gas/gas-liquids, analysis and forecasting of supply/demand/trade dynamics along the value chain, as well as pricing projections and competitiveness evaluations. More »
Publication Schedule
IHS Chemical Economics Handbook IHS Chemical Process Economics Program IHS Specialty Chemicals Update Program
IHS Chemical in the News
China Continues Domination of Global Market for Nylon Engineering Plastics, Says IHS Analysis China Is Hot Target for Chemicals Projects Bio-Based Chemical Building Blocks Have Potential to Transform Chemical Industry, Says IHS Report

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Biodiesel By Michael P. Malveda with Milen Blagoev and Chiyo Funada

Biodiesel
By Michael P. Malveda with Milen Blagoev and Chiyo Funada