The Appalachian Basin is considered to be the most economical area in the world to produce petrochemicals. Subsequently, global chemical companies are building cracker plants in the region to take advantage of the cheap ethane gas that’s available. READ MORE >
President Trump has been actively promoting energy independence from his first day in office. A key resource is the Appalachian Basin, consisting of the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. READ MORE >
Bryce Custer, Petrochemical and Energy Specialist, NAI Ohio River Corridor, joined a delegation of leaders to support infrastructure development in the West Virginia panhandle. The group met with C. Edward Gaunch, Cabinet Secretary, Department of Commerce, for the state of West Virginia and Michael R. Graney, Executive Director, West Virginia Development Office. READ MORE >
The NAI Ohio River Corridor office has served Harrison and surrounding counties for several years. It is exciting to see these counties once forgotten beginning to thrive with the advent of natural gas and the opportunities this industry brings. MarkWest’s decision to put its processing and fractionation plants there has been the spring board for the county’s success. READ MORE >
