Chart Chemicals production relies on oil and natural gas Download the chart – PNG / 56.38 KB Feedstock comprises about two-thirds of chemicals energy demand; fuel one-third Oil and natural gas account for about 75 percent of chemicals energy demand today, and nearly all of the growth from 2016 to 2040 Naphtha and natural gas liquids are primarily used as feedstock; natural gas is used as both a feedstock (notably for fertilizer) and a fuel Natural gas liquids consumption about doubles from 2016 to 2040, as unconventional oil and natural gas production in the United States expands supply Naphtha remains the dominant feedstock in Asia; the Middle East relies on natural gas liquids and natural gas