Shale-based US chemical investment surpasses $200 billion, says ACC

摘要

Announced US chemical investment tied to the shale-gas revolution has surged past the $200 billion mark, and more than $100 billion has progressed to the construction phase or beyond, says the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Since 2010, 333 projects with a total value of $202.4 billion have been announced, says ACC, of which 53% has been completed or begun construction, while 41% remains in the plan- ning phase. Foreign companies, through either direct investment or partnership, participate in 68% of the investment.