Energy Independent? Not even close
The fate of Appalachia’s natural gas and petrochemical boom depends on despotic regimes, foreign companies we’ve never heard of, and OPEC In a recent speech to an oil and gas conference, CNX Resources CEO Nick DeIuliis joined many in his industry, wrapping themselves in the flag, declaring American oil and gas a force for “energy […]
ORVI Insider #2: Why an Appalachian Petrochemical Buildout Won’t Meet Expectations
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Lies, damned lies, and economic impact studies
Why the economic impacts of an Appalachian petrochemical buildout won’t meet expectations A 2017 economic impact study from the American Chemistry Council paints a glowing picture of jobs growth and economic development accompanying a buildout of petrochemical facilities in Appalachia. But, we’ve been here before. We were told the same thing about the Appalachian natural […]