Proponents of Appalachia Ethane Hub, PetChem Buildout Seek Federal Study

SUGAR LAND--June 21, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--With its abundance of shale-derived natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs), the Appalachian region has the chance to become a major ethane storage and distribution hub, unlocking the potential to develop petrochemical facilities rivaling those on the U.S. Gulf Coast, according to proponents of the idea. Of course, some big investments would be needed to make all of this work.

Within this article: Overview of an American Chemistry Council report on the potential benefits of a petrochemical buildout in Appalachia. Additional companies: Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE:RDS.A)