Methanol is becoming a big deal. By 2031, it could be worth $43 billion. That's a big jump from $34. 16 billion in 2025. Why? Because ships and factories are starting to use it more. Ships love it because it's cleaner and easier to handle than other fuels. In 2024, 166 new ships were ordered to run
Pennsylvania is home to a growing petrochemical industry, but at what cost? The state's residents are paying a high price for the plastic produced by facilities like Shell's plant in Beaver County. This plant, which received millions in tax breaks, has not only underperformed economically but has al
Imagine a worker at a petrochemical plant who's been having back pain for weeks. Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are quite common, especially in jobs that require physical labor. In the petrochemical industry, these disorders are a significant cause of absenteeism and have a substantial economic
