Ohio Natural Gas

We’re reporting on the natural gas industry in Ohio, as it brings not only jobs, but more gas wells, pipelines and injection wells to the region.

In the Ohio River Valley, the Petrochemical Boom Is on Hold

Reid Frazier·December 31, 2020

Has the pandemic and other economic woes made the plastics boom a bust? Some in the community are hopeful it will still come to the region.

Coronavirus Economy Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

‘Anti-Protest’ Bill Passes Ohio House

Julie Grant·December 18, 2020

The bill calls for stiffer penalties for trespassing and tampering of infrastructure like pipelines. Enviro groups say the bill could stifle legitimate protests.

Energy Your Environment Update

When a Gas Plant Moves Next Door

Julie Grant·December 11, 2020

Next to the site of one of the largest gas power plants of its kind in the country, neighbors say they have lost much.

Energy Environmental Justice Your Environment Update

Report: Ohio Complaint Process for Oil and Gas Industry ‘Impossible’ for Public to Use

Julie Grant·October 2, 2020

The report found it took multiple filings, and repeated emails and phone calls to get a response from Ohio regulators. It calls the process a "luck of the draw."

Energy Who's Listening

Ohio Energy Scandal ‘Vindicates’ Renewables Advocates

Julie Grant·August 7, 2020

An alleged bribery scheme at the highest levels of Ohio politics benefitted nuclear and coal plants. Renewable energy companies say the deck has been stacked against them for years.

Energy Politics

Investor Pulls Out of Proposed Ohio Cracker Plant

Brittany Patterson·July 14, 2020

Still, PTTGC America says building the cracker plant - 65 miles southwest of Pittsburgh - remains a top priority.

Economy Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

Ever Hear of a Nurdle? This New Form of Pollution Could be Coming to the Ohio River

Julie Grant·May 1, 2020

Plastic pellets can escape petrochemical plants like the one Shell is building in Beaver County, Pa. Is the Ohio Valley ready?

Good River Pollution Water

Decision to Build Ohio Cracker Plant on Hold Due to Pandemic

Julie Grant·April 30, 2020

The decision was supposed to come this summer. The company says the project is still a "top priority."

Coronavirus Economy Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

Why Some Financial Analysts are Questioning Viability of Appalachian Plastics Hub

Julie Grant·March 27, 2020

They cite factors like reduced demand for natural gas due to a warmer winter and decreased prices for plastic.

Economy Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

Clean Water Group to Start Monitoring Near Proposed Ethane Cracker in Ohio

Julie Grant·February 7, 2020

Freshwater Accountability Project will collect air and water quality data near schools, and daycare and senior centers close to the site in Belmont County.

Energy Pollution The Coming Chemical Boom Water Your Environment Update

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