Download our analysis of US fractionation capacity and its impact on NGL prices

The growth in the US production of raw mix NGLs continues to exert pressure on fractionation capacity. While there has been some build-out in fractionation capacity in the Northeast, demand growth for NGLs is occurring almost exclusively in the US Gulf Coast, where capacity looks set to be tested.

We took a close look at US fractionation capacity in a recent edition of our Weekly NGLs Market Monitor. Packed full of data and analytics, this quick briefing is designed to help you understand the shifting market fundamentals that impact the price of NGLs.

Here are the key takeaways:


  • US production of raw mix NGLs increased by 435,000 b/d between January and April this year alone


  • Platts Analytics expects that US Gulf Coast (PADD 3) fractionation capacity will remain tight until additions come into service in 2020


  • Midwest (PADD 2) fractionators will serve domestic demand and act as a backstop

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