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The petrochemical and chemical processing industries have, in recent times, faced increased competitiveness within the industry, as well as high energy costs with low margins. More and more, these factors are driving the need for cost-effective capital investment solutions. Capital investments come in the shape of new facilities that may include state-of-the-art technology, expansions, or revamped projects, that are executed to enhance overall competitiveness or to secure future growth. In addition, the chemical companies are under growing pressure to operate to higher safety standards and environmental compliance. Companies in the process industries have seen changes in the core competencies of the owner companies; companies experience significant pressure to introduce more cost-effective and predictable methods of projects delivery. Capital investments in the chemicals industry can benefit from IPA's unique capability to enhance the effectiveness of its capital programs across the globe.

IPA'S APPROACH TO THE COMMODITY CHEMICALS INDUSTRY

With more than 14 years experience in the chemicals, petrochemicals, and polymers industries, IPA has evaluated thousands of projects from small process units to large integrated complexes.
We can evaluate-and help improve-the capital cost effectiveness of any chemical project worldwide, from a grassroots facility to an expansion to a major modification of an existing facility. Our benchmarking capabilities are unique.

We have gained extensive experience in assessing projects executed by more than 70 major chemical, petrochemical, and polymer companies as well as another 80 companies in the general process industries.

IPA is placing increasing emphasis on assisting companies in the commodity chemicals industries to conduct projects more efficiently through both evaluating projects prior to authorization as well as assessing the outcomes of a completed project. IPA's Chemicals Database includes more than 1,800 projects representing more than 160 owner companies, as well as engineering, procurement, and construction firms. The database includes project histories that captured narrative content, as well as 2,000 variables that allow us to evaluate almost every aspect of the project planning and execution process.

For more information, contact: Natalia Zwart (+1 703-726-5305) Allison Aschman (+1 703-726-5338)

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