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 -0.34%), Methanex (MEOH -1.07%), 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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This Natural Gas Byproduct Could Make You Rich
Low prices of methane have been a boon for methanol producers. Here's what you need to know.
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