Petrochemicals

in Southeastern Ohio

43%

of U.S. shale gas production from regional shale formations

If your business runs on petrochemicals, choose a region built for access and efficiency.

Southeast Ohio sits atop the Utica and Marcellus shale formations, among the world’s richest sources of natural gas and natural gas liquids, at some of the lowest costs in the U.S. This feedstock fuels a broad manufacturing base, from petrochemicals to plastics, resins, coatings, detergents, and specialty chemicals. Thanks to built-in pipelines and power, plus easy access to road, rail, and river, producers here enjoy lower costs, reliable infrastructure, and a straight path to major markets.

Fast Facts

#1

Ohio ranks 8th in U.S. natural gas production (2024, EIA)

#2

Ohio ranks 8th in U.S. oil production (2024, EIA)

#3

Largest oil producer east of the Mississippi River (2024, EIA)

#4

3,350 permitted horizontal Utica Shale wells in Eastern Ohio

#5

Ranked #5 best regulatory environment in the U.S. (Forbes)

“A petrochemical facility in the Shale Crescent USA (Utica & Marcellus shale regions) generates a net present value four times higher than the Gulf Coast.”

Jerry James / Artex Oil Company

Leading Petrochemical Companies in the Region

A Skilled, Ready Workforce

Our workforce has decades of experience supporting coal, natural gas, nuclear, and heavy industrial operations, with many people already trained for the next generation of energy technologies.

Reliable, adaptable talent with low turnover
Strong partnerships with career tech centers, community colleges, and union apprenticeship programs
Proven safety culture and operational discipline

Key Regional Assets

Ohio has nine foreign trade zones and is the only state in the Midwest with direct shipping routes to Europe for both container and heavy goods. Our taxes, wage rates, and utility costs are below national and regional averages. Ohio taxes are some of the most favorable in the USA for manufacturing or any business selling goods and services outside of Ohio. In 2021, the Tax Foundation ranked Ohio 4th most favorable for capital-intensive manufacturers for mature firms and 3rd for capital-intensive manufacturing for new firms.

Why Ohio Southeast

Direct, affordable access to natural gas and NGLs, plus infrastructure to support behind-the-meter or back-of-the-grid generation.

Robust power grid, substations, water and sewer capacity, and multimodal logistics (road, rail, and barge), ready for heavy industry.

Strategic barge transport for bulk materials, fuels, and finished products.

Shovel-ready industrial sites and spec buildings with utilities, access, and zoning for rapid project deployment.

Lower Costs - Abundant raw materials at costs far below Mexico and other markets.

Market Proximity - Well positioned to serve Texas-based operations and the broader North American supply chain.

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