Shell moves forward with ethane cracker construction in Pa.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
As it finishes preparing its Potter Township site, Shell Chemicals is ready to build its $6 billion ethane cracker plant and its surrounding petrochemicals complex, according to ShaleOhio.
Fortunately for the corporation, the shale industry is booming and as a result, it’s receiving generous incentives for its venture.
Construction will create 1,000 jobs in the area.
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