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This Natural Gas Byproduct Could Make You Rich

By Aimee Duffy - Jan 10, 2014 at 3:11PM

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Low prices of methane have been a boon for methanol producers. Here's what you need to know.

Many industries are benefiting from growing natural gas production and persistently low prices. Among the winners is the methanol industry, including producers such as LyondellBasell (LYB -0.84%), Methanex (MEOH -1.42%), and OCI Partners (NYSE: OCIP). In this video, Fool.com contributor Aimee Duffy talks to Tyler Crowe about what methanol is exactly, and what opportunities exist for investors looking for an under-the-radar play in the energy space.

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LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

LYB

$90.63 (-0.84%) $0.77

Methanex Corporation

MEOH

$36.75 (-1.42%) $0.53

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