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Then came the shale revolution, and with it a flood of natural gas liquids including ethane, which are considered a sometimes annoying byproduct by gas drillers but a vital feedstock to manufacturers like Georgia Gulf.
But today, companies with access to feed stocks that are associated with the production of natural gas, such as propane and ethane, will see a boost in their performance.