Ethane is a type of gas that is formed when two hydrogen atoms combine with one carbon atom. It is often used as a fuel and is found naturally in some gases and petroleum. Full definition
The US exported close to 3 million barrels of ethane in H1 2017, a rise of 83 % year - on - year. (news.peak-oil.org)
This material can kinetically separate ethylene from ethane with an unprecedented selectivity of ~ 100, owing to its distinctive pore topology with large heart - shaped cages and framework flexibility. (science.sciencemag.org)
It says that nearly 30 chemical plants are proposed in the next five years, and a mere 25 per cent increase in ethane production would result in 17,000 chemical industry jobs. (newscientist.com)