Royal Dutch Shell’s plant will produce more than a million tons of plastic, in the form of tiny pellets. Many in the Pittsburgh area see it as an economic engine, but others worry about long-term harm. Source: NYT > Business – Michael Corkery
Commissioner’s Resignation Underscores Fracking’s Troubles in Britain
Efforts to promote fracking to extract gas in Britain have been stymied by overly restrictive regulations, said a departing commissioner. Source: NYT > Business – STANLEY REED
How a ‘Monster’ Texas Oil Field Made the U.S. a Star in the World Market
Innovation, investment and inviting geology have given new life to an oil patch that once seemed spent. The oil field is now the world’s second most productive. Source: NYT > Business