
Shale Gas Creating Renaissance in U.S. Plastics Manufacturing
Shale gas is making U.S. plastic manufacturing competitive globally The shale gas revolution is bringing plastic manufacturing back to the United States and making U.S. refiners more competitive globally, reports the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Due largely to plentiful and affordable natural gas and natural gas liquids from shale formations, U.S. jobs related to plastics manufacturing are expected to grow