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Report: Shell plant in Beaver County could be up for sale

Reid Frazier·March 21, 2025

A few years ago, Pennsylvania gave Shell the largest tax credit in state history to build its massive petrochemical plant in Beaver County. The company may already be thinking about selling the ethane cracker.

Environmental Justice Plastic Pollution

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A new tool helps Beaver County residents evaluate air quality

Kara Holsopple·March 14, 2025

The Eyes on Air webpage publishes real-time pollution data from five new air monitors placed throughout Beaver County.

Health Pollution

A new report says the promises of the plastic recycling industry don’t pan out for communities

Kara Holsopple·July 19, 2024

The Ohio River Valley Institute’s report concludes chemical, or advanced recycling won’t solve the plastic pollution problem or create sustainable jobs.

Economy Energy Your Environment Update

There’s Enough Gas for Several More Crackers, Industry Says

Reid Frazier·June 23, 2017

Shell’s $6 billion ethane cracker in Beaver County could be the first of several large chemical plants in the region. That’s because there’s enough ethane being produced to provide the chemical industry with the raw material without any additional drilling.

Economy Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

How Shale Gas is Fueling a Spinoff Industry in Petrochemicals

Reid Frazier·April 7, 2017

The shale gas boom on the Gulf Coast has had a trickle down effect for the region's petrochemical industry. Could the same happen in western Pennsylvania?

Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

Chemical Plant Brings Jobs and Dangers for a Gulf Coast Community

Reid Frazier·April 7, 2017

Shale gas development in Louisiana's "Chemical Corridor" may hold clues for what's coming next to Pennsylvania's natural gas country.

Economy Energy The Coming Chemical Boom

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