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 (NYSE:LYB), Methanex (NASDAQ:MEOH), 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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