Energy & Chemicals

PTTGCA Ethane Cracker Project: Crucial to Belmont County, the Region, and Ohio

Posted on October 28, 2021November 3, 2021

The Advantages of Ohio Valley Shale are Growing

The Marcellus and Utica shale formations are among the richest reserves of natural gas and natural gas liquids in the world, creating jobs, opportunity and attracting investments with global impacts.

Wally Kandel – Founding Director, Shale Crescent USA

Posted on March 19, 2019June 29, 2021

Growing documentation demonstrates that revolutionary technology has unlocked the Marcellus and Utica shales, driving billions in investment and the beginnings of a new petrochemical hub.

The Shale Crescent’s Time Has Come

Midwest shale formations are rewriting the time-honored economics in the petrochemical industry.

Wally Kandel, board member, Shale Crescent USA, senior vice president and site manager, Solvay Specialty Polymers USA

Posted on February 1, 2019September 25, 2019

The oil and gas finds in the Marcellus and Utica shale formations located underneath Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia have forever changed the outlook for petrochemical investment in the United States. Going forward, companies would do well to give this region, Shale Crescent USA, a close look before determining where in the United States to commit capital.

Ohio’s Energy Investments Positively Impact Communities

Energy projects have a positive ripple effect

Dana Saucier, senior managing director, JobsOhio

Posted on May 7, 2018March 12, 2019

Ohio’s energy sector is growing mostly due to large deposits of shale. This brings about more investments from new companies. These investments not only have a direct impact on the companies and their employees, but also indirectly on jobs during construction as well as the economy of the local community. They also bring about potential new opportunities for further business investments.

CEOs and Leaders Leverage RNC to Shine Spotlight on Policy Issues

Experts and executives weigh in on crucial elements of the U.S. economic, social and business environment.

Posted on August 3, 2016February 26, 2020

Leading experts and executives in Ohio discussed public policy issues regarding energy, biohealth, the workforce pipeline and more at the 2016 Republican National Convention in July.

Ohio's Economic Development Corporation