Antero's Liquids Focus Remains an Advantage

Antero Resources produces natural gas from the Marcellus and Utica shales in West Virginia and Ohio. It is concentrating on areas with a relatively high liquids content; natural gas liquids and condensate account for about 31% of its production. That means the firm is well positioned to capitalize on rising prices for ethane, propane, and butane. Overseas demand for these petrochemical feedstocks is robust, and Antero benefits disproportionately as an anchor shipper on the Mariner East 2 pipeline, which offers direct access to East Coast export facilities.