The False Promises and Real Harms of “Chemical Recycling”: Freepoint Hebron
The world is drowning in plastic waste, and the need for action is clear. While the petrochemical industry touts practices like pyrolysis (or “chemical recycling”) as a solution, in reality, the process creates more toxic waste and harmful emissions. Such a facility in Hebron, OH claimed to process plastic waste. But after less than one […]
Caught in the Doldrums: A Clean-Seas Update
Clean-Seas West Virginia now has an air quality permit in hand. But does this mean that the facility will soon begin operations?
Statement on Air Permit Approval for Clean-Seas Plastics Pyrolysis Plant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2026 Contact: Ben Hunkler [email protected] | (740) 963-4458 Statement on Air Permit Approval for Clean-Seas Plastics Pyrolysis Plant BELLE, W. Va. —— Despite strong public opposition, including a public meeting where dozens of residents voiced health and safety concerns about the Clean-Seas West Virginia plastics pyrolysis plant in Belle, the […]
A Deep Dive into Clean-Seas: Rough Waters for Belle Plastics Pyrolysis Facility
Challenging finances & operational delays have hounded Clean-Seas 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.