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Pennsylvania petrochemicals complex, US

17th August 2018

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Pennsylvania petrochemicals complex.

Location
The project is located in Beaver County about 50 km north-west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the US.

Client
Shell.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a petrochemicals plant comprising an ethylene cracker with a polyethylene derivatives unit.

The plant will use low-cost ethane to produce 1.6-million tonnes of polyethylene a year.

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create employment for 6 000 construction workers and 600 permanent employees when completed.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Commercial production is expected to begin early in the next decade.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Shell media relations, tel +44 207 934 5550.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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