1 Shale gas has been a game-changer for the North American cost position as more advantaged ethane and propane has become available 2 The widening difference between the price of ethane and naphtha is driving the “ethane advantage” in North America 3 Shale gas will likely maintain the differential cost position of North American petrochemicals 4 …and continue to improve the cost positions of other North American manufacturing across industries.
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