Wolf, Legislature Draw Closer to More Natural Gas Tax Breaks
Lawmakers say Wolf has agreed to a compromise measure to incentivize the use of natural gas in fertilizer and petrochemical manufacturing.
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Investor Pulls Out of Proposed Ohio Cracker Plant
Still, PTTGC America says building the cracker plant - 65 miles southwest of Pittsburgh - remains a top priority.
U.S. Department of Energy Touts Petrochemicals, Puts Money into Coal ‘Innovation’ Grants
DOE says Appalachia's future for coal and petrochemicals is rosy and is investing in research to find new uses for coal.
Ever Hear of a Nurdle? This New Form of Pollution Could be Coming to the Ohio River
Plastic pellets can escape petrochemical plants like the one Shell is building in Beaver County, Pa. Is the Ohio Valley ready?
Decision to Build Ohio Cracker Plant on Hold Due to Pandemic
The decision was supposed to come this summer. The company says the project is still a "top priority."
500 Construction Workers to Go Back to Work on Shell’s Ethane Cracker
State officials say part of the construction is considered an essential business, and will monitor Shell's activities.
Wolf Vetoes Natural Gas Tax-Break Bill
Proponents say the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic should boost efforts to override the veto.
Why Some Financial Analysts are Questioning Viability of Appalachian Plastics Hub
They cite factors like reduced demand for natural gas due to a warmer winter and decreased prices for plastic.
Shell Suspends Construction of Beaver County Cracker Plant to Address Coronavirus Concerns
On Tuesday, Shell said it was keeping the site open. On Wednesday, it said suspending construction was in the “best long-term interest of our workforce, nearby townships” and the state.
Shell Keeps Massive Construction Site in Beaver County Site Open Despite Coronavirus Worries
Construction sites are not part of Gov. Wolf's shutdown of non-essential businesses. Eight thousand workers are on site every day.
