Potential Economic Benefits of an Appalachian Petrochemical Industry June 7, 2018 Appalachian Storage Hub Conference Canonsburg, PA Heather Rose-Glowacki Director, Chemical & Industry Dynamics
New Chemical Industry Investment in the U.S.
Geography of Shale-Advantaged Chemical Investment Marcellus/ Utica Shales Rogersville Shale * Each blue dot represents one or more announced chemical industry investments Note: Shaded areas for shale formations are approximate.
Surging Ethane Supply from Marcellus and Utica Shales Advantages for Appalachian Chemicals and Plastics Proximity to abundant NGL resources in Marcellus/Utica and Rogersville shales Proximity to manufacturing markets in Midwest, East Coast and Canada Opportunity to strengthen the U.S. economy by providing employment
Appalachian Region: A Manufacturing Hub $36 billion in capital investment 5 ethane crackers 2 propane dehydrogenation units Derivatives (polyethylene, polypropylene) Plastics compounding, products $28 billion in new annual output $23bil chemicals, plastic resins $3bil plastics products
Economic Impact of New Chemical and Plastic Products Manufacturing 100,800 JOBS 25,664 Direct 43,042 Supply Chain 32,112 Payroll-Induced $6.2 billion PAYROLL $1.7 billion Direct $3.0 billion Supply Chain $1.5 billion Payroll-Induced $43 billion OUTPUT $28.5 billion Direct $10.0 billion Supply Chain $4.5 billion Payroll-Induced $2.9 billion TAX REVENUE $1.7 billion Federal $1.2 billion State/Local
Heather Rose-Glowacki Director, Chemical & Industry Dynamics American Chemistry Council heather_rose@americanchemistry.com