(92a) The Shale Gale is Blowing: Plotting a Course that Avoids the Shoals and Rocks

Shale gas has revitalized the Chemical Industry in the U.S. The economic benefits have been widely described, but there is little discussion if the impacts of the great increase in ethane cracking. The shifting feedstock slate creates both challenges and opportunities for new technologies. The shoals and rocks caused by the shale gale will be detailed and a course described that can provide an even brighter future for the industry will be presented.