US DOE details Marcellus-Utica ethane, petrochemical options

摘要

Expanding the US petrochemical asset base beyond the Gulf Coast, where almost all US ethylene production is sited, would enhance its geographic diversity and support reliability of the petrochemical industry More than 95% of US ethylene production capacity is in Texas or Louisiana. Further, the development of new petrochemical capacity elsewhere would not necessarily conflict with continued Gulf Coast expansion. New capacity beyond the Gulf Coast could serve regional demand for NGL derivatives, freeing up Gulf Coast production for other markets, including exports.