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U.S. Chemical Investment Linked to Shale Gas: $179 Billion and Counting

After years of high and volatile natural gas prices, new domestic supplies of more affordable natural gas and natural gas
liquids (NGLs) have created a competitive advantage for U.S. manufacturers, leading to greater investment, industry
growth, and new jobs. Chemical companies from around the world are investing in new projects to build or expand their
shale-advantaged capacity in the United States. As of this month, 294 projects cumulatively valued at $179 billion in
capital investment have been announced, with 46 percent completed or under construction and 54 percent in the
planning phase. Much of the investment is geared toward export markets for chemistry and plastics products, which can
help improve the nation’s trade deficit. Fully 62 percent of the announced investment is by firms based outside the U.S.

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U.S. Chemical Investment Linked to Shale Gas: $179 Billion and Counting