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The article focuses on the economic advantages of establishing an integrated ethylene and polyethylene complex in the Marcellus and Utica shale region compared to the US Gulf Coast, citing factors like feedstock access and logistics costs. It discusses the potential net present value (NPV) of such projects, the proximity advantage of site locations, and the significance of feedstock availability from the Marcellus and Utica shale plays for supporting ethylene production.

The article predicts the cost competitiveness and profitability of low-carbon alternatives to produce hydrogen in the U.S., according to an analysis by S&P Clobal Commodity Insights. The analysis suggests steam methane reforming (SMR) with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), methane pyrolysis and electrolysis of water for production of low-carbon hydrogen. It outlines the production economics and competitiveness of the routes to make hydrogen based on technical and market information.

The article offers information on the rise of the shale gas production in North America and its implications on the automobile manufacturing sector. Results of the research of business analysis and information provider IHS reveals that the surge of shale gas production resulted to the increase manufacturing of electric vehicles. Moreover, the forecasted rise in production of shale gas is also stated.

The article discusses the choice of hydrogen as fuel for fuel-cell vehicles. Topics discussed include the boost of natural gas in the shale revolution, the forecast on the increase production of shale gas in North America, and the percentage of return on investment (ROI) on production of hydrogen from natural gas at a central location.