Governor Wolf Releases Report and Plans for Enhancing Petrochemicals, Plastics Manufacturing in Pennsylvania
March 21, 2017
Author: Heidi Havens Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf and the Team Pennsylvania Foundation today released the report from a comprehensive study conducted by IHS Markit. The study, Prospects to Enhance Pennsylvania’s Opportunities in Petrochemical Manufacturing, forecasts $2.7 to 3.7 billion in investments in natural gas liquid (NGL) assets as well as the opportunity to […]
Our state is the 2nd largest natural gas producer in the nation, and our production has increased more than 2,400 percent in the past five years. In Pennsylvania, we will likely always be well-known for our coal, manufacturing, and steel—throughout history these industries have provided the necessary framework to support the advanced industries of today […]
Wolf Administration Hosts Roundtable in Mid-Mon Valley to Discuss New Shell Plant Opportunities and Community Preparation
November 21, 2016
Release Date: November 21, 2016 11:30 pm Author: David Misner Donora, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin hosted a roundtable discussion with state and community leaders and business representatives to discuss how communities can leverage potential investments and development opportunities related to the new Shell Cracker Plant in Western […]
Governor Wolf Tours Shell Plant Site in Beaver County, Commends Company’s Continued Progress and Job Creation
November 14, 2016
Release Date: November 14, 2016 2:30 pm Author: David Misner Monaca, PA – Following a ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour of the new Shell Cracker Plant site in Beaver County today, Governor Tom Wolf held a press conference at the Fairfield Inn in Monaca to celebrate the project’s continued progress and highlight its significant, $6 billion […]
Wolf Administration Hosts Roundtable in Greene County to Discuss New Shell Plant Opportunities and Community Preparation
September 30, 2016
Release Date: September 30, 2016 12:30 pm Author: David Misner Waynesburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Davin hosted a roundtable discussion with state and community leaders and business representatives today to discuss how communities can leverage potential investments and development opportunities related to the new Shell Cracker plant in Western Pennsylvania. […]
A month ago today, Shell Chemical delivered a ‘game-changer’ to the future of Pennsylvania with the announcement of the company’s decision to build an ethane cracker plant in Beaver County. This multi-billion dollar facility– which is the first major U.S. petrochemical project of its type outside of the Gulf Coast region – is projected to […]
DCED Secretary Davin Hosts Roundtable in Washington County to Discuss New Shell Plant Opportunities and Community Preparation
August 24, 2016
Release Date: August 24, 2016 3:00 pm Author: David Misner Washington, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Davin hosted a roundtable discussion with state and community leaders and business representatives this afternoon to discuss how communities can leverage potential investments and development opportunities related to the new Shell Cracker Plant in Western […]
DCED Secretary Davin Hosts Roundtable in Beaver County to Discuss New Shell Plant Opportunities and Community Preparation
August 23, 2016
Release Date: August 23, 2016 12:00 pm Author: David Misner Aliquippa, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Davin hosted a roundtable discussion with state and community leaders and business representatives this afternoon to discuss how communities can leverage potential investments and development opportunities related to the new Shell Cracker Plant in Western […]
DCED Secretary Davin Hosts Roundtable in Lawrence County to Discuss New Shell Plant Opportunities and Community Preparation
August 22, 2016
Release Date: August 22, 2016 4:45 pm Author: David Misner New Castle, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Davin hosted a roundtable discussion with state and community leaders and business representatives this afternoon to discuss how communities can leverage potential investments and development opportunities related to the new Shell Cracker Plant in […]
Release Date: June 7, 2016 9:37 am Author: Heidi Havens Harrisburg, PA – Governor Wolf released the following statement after he was notified by Shell that they would build their ethane cracker plant in Pennsylvania: “Over the past four years, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has worked with Royal Dutch Shell to finalize plans to construct […]