| Special Focus PETROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY According to many analysts, global petrochemicals demand is forecast to increase substantially to 2050. The Asia-Pacific region will continue to be the driver for increased consumption rates. This region, along with the U.S. and the Middle East, will be instrumental in building needed petrochemical processing capacity to satisfy future demand. This month's Special Focus explores the innovative technical approaches being applied in the global petrochemical industry. Photo: Petro Rabigh project in Saudi Arabia. Photo courtesy of Técnicas Reunidas.