THE US petrochemicals industry is struggling with an unprecedent run-up in natural gas preciousnesss as well an economic downturn and overcapacity.


THE US petrochemicals industry is struggling with an unprecedent run-up in natural gas preciousnesss as well an economic downturn and overcapacity. Before any ricochet will occur, the US will ne to prepare a handle on feedstock expenses and continue to work to bring capacity in line with demand.

According to Peter Huntsman, president and CEO of Huntsman Corp., the primary challenge soon facing the US petrochemicals industry is the run-up in natural gas expenses Mr. Huntsman spoke at the keynote breakfast at last week's International Petrochemical conversation sponsored by the National



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