A Deep Dive into Clean-Seas: Rough Waters for Belle Plastics Pyrolysis Facility
Challenging finances & operational delays have hounded Clean-Seas West Virginia as the DEP weighs permitting for its plastics pyrolysis plant in Belle.
The Methanol Industry at a Crossroads
Global market volatility and underdeveloped supply chains could complicate the methanol industry’s massive North American buildout plans.
The Big Bust: 2026 Data Show Petrochemicals Have Been a Bad Deal for Beaver County
Beaver County, Pennsylvania is a real-time case study in the local economic impacts of petrochemical development.
Beaver County Data Analysis: 2026 Update
More than three years since Shell’s launch, Beaver County continues to trail neighboring counties, Pennsylvania, and the nation in key measures of economic wellbeing.
As Shell applies for new air quality permits, here’s what regulators should know about the Beaver County plant’s economic impact
Shell has failed to deliver on promises of jobs and downstream growth. The business case for the Beaver County plant appears to be weak, too.
Adams Fork is a Giant Waste of Energy
The projected gas consumption of TransGas’ ammonia and data center plans at the Adams Fork Energy site keeps ballooning.
Shell’s Q4 Financial Flop Underscores the False Promises of Petrochemical Investment
Shell’s “downturn in Monaca,” along with the company’s weakest quarterly profit in nearly 5 years, shows why petrochemicals are a bad bet.
2025 Ends With Another Blow to Appalachia’s Bygone Dreams of a Petrochemical Renaissance
Analysts predict another difficult year for Appalachian petrochemicals as a global overbuild and poor demand continue to drive down profits.
Desperately Seeking an Exit
Market headwinds are intensifying. Even after selling off millions in PA tax credits, Shell is unlikely to recoup its $14B petrochemical investment.
An Economic Impact Analysis of a Planned Plastics Pyrolysis Facility in Follansbee, West Virginia
A pyrolysis project in Follansbee, WV is unlikely to create many jobs or generate much tax revenue for local and state budgets, modeling suggests.