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CLEARER VISION Energy production — it’s something that has been a part of life in the Upper Ohio Valley for well over a century. Those efforts continue today, but from different sources and with different priorities for the stakeholders involved.

That means people from all walks of life are seeking a clearer vision of the local energy industry.

After decades of mining coal from the ground beneath our feet, a shift is underway that includes using the latest technology to release natural gas and other petroleum products from layers of shale that lie thousands of feet beneath the surface. The gas and oil industry is not new to the region, but horizontal drilling and fracking have allowed companies to tap vast reserves they previously could not access.

Along with the new methods of production come concerns about the environment that have many local residents speaking out and demanding answers from companies and regulators.

Many of those answers can be found within this section, which examines the environmental, economic and community impact of the energy industry in the area.

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In early January, residents from communities on both sides of the Ohio River protest a possible ethane cracker plant that may be coming to the Shadyside area. They rallied in Moundsville and plan to continue events weekly, as well as hold regular informational sessions.

Environmental Concerns Continue in 2020

By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Staff Writer DILLES BOTTOM — Concerned residents are speaking out more frequently as the seek a clearer vision about the potential environmental impact of the oil and natural gas industry in the local region.

Vince DeGeorge, president of Ohio Valley Peace and a partner with Concerned Ohio River Residents, said 2020 will be an active year as the residents plan to continue to oppose construction of a PTT Global Chemical America/Daelim Chemical USA ethane cracker plant proposed for Dilles Bottom. He and Bev Reed of Bridgeport, a community organizer and liaison with Concerned Ohio River Residents, are focusing on this.

“Our No. 1 goal, Concerned Ohio River Residents as a group, is to stop the PTTG ethane cracker plant,” Reed said. “Our second one is getting local politicians to either ... publicly oppose the cracker plant or ... take a position of neutrality.”

DeGeorge said they will continue conversations with the Belmont County commissioners and other local leaders.

“The decision to make this hub with all these cracker plants was made pre-2016 or so, and the situation has fundamentally changed since then.

The plastics crisis has hit.

China stopped importing plastic, and just about every plastic recycling program has been canceled,” he said.

“The plastic itself is a major concern. At the very time where the world is reaching crisis levels of both plastic and also fossil fuel dependence, it seems like is the worst time to invest our whole economy, so much of our economy, on those two,” DeGeorge said.

They also said local residents have not had sufficient input regarding

A CLEARER VISION on Environmental Concerns: ∫ Area residents are organizing in an effort to make their voices heard regarding the potential environmental harm of the oil and gas industry. ∫ Faith leaders on both sides of the Ohio River are joining together to address environmental and economic concerns. ∫ Industry leaders say common sense rules and regulations allow energy producers and petrochemical companies to operate safely.

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ABOVE: The Rev. William Meyer, interim pastor of St. John Church of Christ in Powhatan Point, expounds about local jobs and environmental concerns at an Ohio Valley Interfaith Consortium meeting held in the village in early December. The Rev. William Coker Jr., Powhatan Point Church of the Nazarene, observes. The group was formed to give input and advice regarding the oil and gas industry. RIGHT: The Rev. Michael Ziebarth, pastor of the Greek Orthodox Christian Church of the Life-Giving Fountain in Martins Ferry, is one of the participants in the Ohio Valley Interfaith Consortium that was formed to give input to the oil and gas industry. Ziebarth has been vocal about environmental concerns.

the potential plant.

“When politicians were making these decisions in 2015 to bring this cracker plant here, they didn’t consult any community.

We had no input whatsoever,” Reed said. “There’s a huge power dynamic.

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this really comes down to.”

The group plans to continue hosting monthly informational sessions.

“We have scientific experts that we are collaborating with,” Reed said.

“Education is the key.”

Another major project is organizing people to gather baseline data on air and water quality and current microplastic pollution in the Ohio River. Reed said “a study is needed, because it’s a drinking water source for 5 million people.”

“We want to just pepper this region in monitors and check for these things. Not only the particulate matter but also volatile organic compounds, which are chemicals that cause cancer,” she said. “We’re going to get started soon. In the next few months we’ll get started with the monitoring, and if PTT decides to build the plant, the mon-

itoring will last longer, obviously, because then we’ll have that polluting source.”

“We’re having weekly rallies in the community to show that local residents aren’t alone in having these concerns against the cracker plant,” DeGeorge said, noting these events will be held in different communities on both sides of the Ohio River, most often on Saturday mornings. More information on the group’s activities can be found at the Concerned Ohio River Residents Facebook page.

Meanwhile, clergy on both sides of the Ohio River are organizing to bring their input and perspective.

The Rev. William Coker Jr., Powhatan Point Church of the Nazarene, said while the Ohio Valley Interfaith Consortium will address all areas affected by the industry from jobs to education,

the Creation Care committee is specifically focused on the potential environmental impact of the petrochemical industry.

“The group is still relatively young and we’re still meeting,” he said, adding that members are looking at information, outlining policy and crafting recommendations.

They are seeking perspective from representatives of the gas and oil industry as well as environmentalist groups. They intend to speak at council meetings and other gatherings about balancing the need for development with standards of clean air and drinkable water.

“We want to continue to be looking at it from a theology of creation care and really trying to make sure that we’re not talking about whether we’re just simply for something or against something, but how do we engage with and participate in promot-

ing and changing the way that we think about ... the issues of creation care,” he said.

They will also emphasize the importance of setting an example and encouraging personal responsibility and conservation practices.

“We want to see economic development just like everybody else. It’s easy to point the finger and say, ‘We want you to stop all of these things.’

Well what else are we going to do to address the issues economically in our community?”

He said they will address the prevalence of plastics and promote positive uses of plastic and discourage uses of plastics that are detrimental to the environment.

“We use plastics in so many ways that are good ways,” he said. “We are part and parcel of the issues that are within our society.”

Mike Chadsey, director of public relations with Ohio Oil and Gas Association, said the industry is promoting a culture of safety.

“Through combining state-of-the-art training and technology, we continually protect our most precious assets, our people,” he said, adding that a safety council meets monthly to share best practices and focus on providing a safer work environment for employees and contractors. “Our industry works closely with regulators to establish common sense rules and regulations that allow the industry to safely produce the energy we need to power our communities and the economy.”

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A pipeline associated with Ascent Resources, a natural gas supplier, is located on Vineyard Road in St. Clairsville. There are nearly 70,000 miles of natural gas pipelines throughout the state of Ohio.

Pipelines Stretch Thousands of Miles Across Ohio Valley

By CARRI GRAHAM Staff Writer ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Nearly 70,000 miles of natural gas pipeline criss-cross the state of Ohio, and residents may be seeking a clearer vision about what impact this network will have on their daily lives.

Mike Chadsey, director of public relations for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association, said natural gas pipeline infrastructure represents nearly $20 billion in investments in the Buckeye State.

“Continuing to gather, process, ship and distribute natural gas safely is not only critical to growing the shale play, it is also vital to growing Ohio’s overall economy,” he said.

There are 67,000 miles of natural gas pipelines in Ohio, including gathering lines, transmission lines and distribution lines.

According to the Ohio Power Siting Board, natural gas exploration and production has surged in the last few years as energy companies explore and produce within the Utica and Marcellus shale formations.

Matthew Schilling, director of the Office of Public Affairs at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, said there are 1,100 miles of natural gas gathering lines in the state. These lines gather the raw natural gas from the production areas such as well pads and deliver it to the transmission pipelines.

There are over 10,000 miles of transmission lines in Ohio. Schilling said these lines carry large quantities of natural gas long distances from processing facilities.

Finally, there are 56,000 miles of distribution lines in Ohio.

“The distribution lines take the gas and and deliver it to customers,” he said.

In the United States, there are more than 2 million miles of natural gas lines.

Chadsey said there are five key pipeline projects in Ohio, including three natural gas and two ethane pipelines. They include: ∫ Enbridge Nexus Gas Transmission; ∫ The Energy Transfer Rover Pipeline; ∫ Buckeye XPress; ∫ The Kinder Morgan Utopia Pipeline System; and ∫ The Shell Falcon Pipeline.

Chadsey said the Enbridge Nexus Gas Transmission project is a 256mile, 36-inch interstate natural gas transmission pipeline designed to transport up to 1.5 billion cubic feet per day.

A pipeline associated with the former Rice Energy Drilling, a natural gas supplier, is seen along Belmont-Warnock Road southwest of St. Clairsville.

There are nearly 70,000 miles of natural gas pipelines throughout the state of Ohio.

A CLEARER VISION on Pipeline Management: ∫ Nearly 70,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure represents almost a $20 billion investment in Ohio. ∫ Pipelines transport natural gas and related natural gas liquids from productions sites to processing facilities and then to markets across the continent. ∫ As pipeline infrastructure develops, the Ohio Valley is expected to become an even stronger player in the global petrochemical market.

“From points in eastern Ohio to (an) existing pipeline system interconnect in southeastern Michigan, the full path of Nexus allows for the delivery of natural gas supplies directly to consumers in northern Ohio, southeastern Michigan and Dawn Hub in Ontario, Canada,” he said.

The Energy Transfer Rover Pipeline is a 713mile pipeline. Chadsey said it transports up to 3.25 billion cubic feet per day of domestically produced natural gas from the rapidly expanding Marcellus and Utica shale production areas to markets across the United States as well as into the Union Gas Dawn Storage Hub in Ontario, Canada, for redistribution back into the U.S. or into the Canadian market.

Buckeye XPress is part of TC Energy’s ongoing modernization program that aims to replace aging infrastructure, upgrade natural gas compression systems and increase pipeline reliability. This

pipeline has been slated for modernization because it includes a vital natural gas supply line for Ohio. The proposed project includes replacing approximately 64 miles of its existing pipeline with safer, more reliable, 36-inch-diameter coated pipe. Buckeye XPress is expected to be placed in service for late 2020.

The final two projects are ethane pipelines. The Kinder Morgan Utopia Pipeline System is an approximately 270-mile pipeline that transports ethane to produce plastic feedstock for the petrochemical industry, he said.

“Utopia’s current capacity is 50,000 barrels per day and is expandable to more than 75,000 bpd,” Chadsey said.

The pipeline begins in Harrison County and extends to Windsor, Ontario.

The final project is not yet built. It will be located in southwestern Pennsylvania and will extend into Eastern Ohio and West Virginia. According to Shell’s website, the Falcon Ethane Pipeline system is a 97-mile system that will connect three major ethane source points in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Two of the main sources will reside in Scio and Cadiz, with the third in Houston, Pennsylvania.

“The mostly 12-inch pipeline will enhance ethane supply, building new and reliable infrastructure while keeping safety as the top priority,” Chadsey said.

The oil and gas industry has provided many local areas with the resources to continue to thrive, Chadsey said.

Funding from oil and gas contracts have aided in the construction and completion of numerous local projects and also provided hundreds of jobs throughout the Ohio Valley.

Officials in Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson and Monroe counties all have cited that the oil and gas industry is prevalent in the Ohio Valley and has aided in local economic

growth.

As of December 2018, the state had seen nearly $78 billion in upstream, midstream and downstream private investment, according to Job-

sOhio. A recent study performed by IHS Markit estimates that by 2040, nearly half of all the natural gas production in the country will come from the Ohio Valley.

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Officials Say Natural Gas Production Is Up and Safety Incidents Down

By SHELLEY HANSON Staff Writer MARTINS FERRY — The Ohio Valley has had its fair share of natural gas drilling-related incidents — including a major explosion at a well pad in 2018 — but as residents seek a clearer vision about the safety of these operations, regulatory officials say the industry is striving to improve its safety record.

One of the more complicated incidents to occur in the local region happened in February 2018 at a well pad site outside Powhatan Point being operated by XTO Energy, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil. An explosion occurred, and natural gas and brine poured out of the well producing intense flames for several hours. Once the fire was under control, methane that was not burning continued to be released from the well for about three weeks. As a result of the incident, about 100 people from more than 30 homes within a 1-mile radius of the site were evacuated.

Officials with Exxon Mobil did not respond to

a request for comment for this report.

However, Mike Chadsey, director of public relations for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association, said while activity and production are increasing across the country, oilfield incidents are actually decreasing.

“What we are doing as an industry is clearly working. However, we must remain ever vigilant to ensure that everyone goes home safely at the end of the day and that the communities in which we operate our facilities remain protected,” Chadsey said.

And the industry must not rest on its laurels.

“The best plan of action is to ensure that we have an industry-wide culture of safety by combining the best training with the latest technology that is in place every day to protect our most precious assets, our people,” Chadsey said. “We do that by making sure there are common sense and fundamental rules and regulations in place that allow the industry to safely produce the energy we use every day to power our communities and our economy.

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In 2018, emergency officials set up a command post along Ohio 148 next to the Clair Mar Golf Course in Powhatan Point while responding to a well pad explosion and methane gas leak at XTO Energy’s Schnegg well pad near Cats Run Road.

“We continue to implement that culture of safety by focusing heavily on our association’s Safety Council, which meets monthly to continually work to lower incidents by sharing best practices.”

Adam Schroeder, spokesman for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, said safety is a big priority for the division.

“The division considers the protection of public health, safety and the environment as its top priority and strives to ensure oil and gas development in Ohio happens in a responsible and safe manner,” Schroeder said.

“It’s important to note that Ohio has approximately 65,000 active oil and gas wells and in 2019 there were only 20 incidents under our authority involving fires or explosions. Put another way,

less than 0.03 percent of wells experienced an incident.”

He noted the division has developed rules and regulations aimed at addressing well safety and well construction.

“For example, the division can require lightning rods to be installed in order to prevent fires caused by natural causes,” he said. “The division works with a wide section of experts to review and strengthen our already ro-

on Natural Gas Safety: ∫ Training and a culture of safety are contributing to a decrease in the number of fires and explosions at drilling sites. ∫ Regulations are being updated to increase safety at well pads and industry sites. ∫ Frequent inspections help ensure regulations are being followed at that wells meet or exceed standards.

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“Our staff ensures these rules and regulations are enforced through frequent inspections. Our county based inspectors are in the field, checking wells and witnessing construction and restoration every day of the year. They inspect to make sure that wells meet or exceed standards and are in good working order.”

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The oil and gas industry continues to add to the increasing number of barges traveling the Ohio River in the Upper Ohio Valley, while coal traffic is slightly down.

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Oil & Gas Industry Adds to Commercial River Traffic

By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer HANNIBAL — The natural gas industry is playing a significant role in increasing the number of commercial tow boats traveling through local locks and dams on the Ohio River, according to an official with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Hannibal Locks and Dam Lockmaster Matthew Edgar said as he has sought a clearer vision about the increase in barge traffic over the past two years, he has concluded that the regional oil and gas industry is making a difference. He said gas and oil operations are adding to the number of commercial tow boats traveling the river.

Currently, Edgar said, the Hannibal facility “ranges anywhere from 400 to 450 commercial tows a month.” He

said while the gas industry has provided additional river traffic, he is beginning to notice a slight decrease in the number of coal barges passing through the system. on Barge Traffic “The gas (industry) has defi∫ Transportation related nitely increased. We see bigger barges come through here to the natural gas and oil than in past years. ... There’s industry in contributing definitely more tanker barges additional barge traffic to coming through than ever be- the Ohio River. fore,” he said. “We still get a ∫ As coal companies lot of coal barges. ... It hasn’t been a drastic drop yet, but you struggle to maintain their can tell coal is starting to come Ohio Valley operations, coal down a little bit.” barge traffic is declining.

Edgar believes the region’s ∫ If an ethane cracker gas industry boom in recent plant is constructed at years spells a bright future for Dilles Bottom, locks and the commercial barge industry and its employees. He said dam officials believe it if the proposed PTT Global will cause barge traffic to Chemical America/Daelim increase significantly.

Chemical USA ethane cracker plant would come to fruition in commercial traffic tows on the Belmont County, the number of river would undoubtedly rise.

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While no final investment decision has been made in the proposed PTTDLM plant to be located in the Dilles Bottom area of Belmont County, if it is constructed the plant would use byproducts from fracked natural gas to make polyethylene, a component of plastic. Ethane is one of the natural gas liquids found in abundance in the local “wet” natural gas stream drawn from the Utica and Marcellus shales.

Bechtel Corp. confirmed last June that it had been selected to oversee construction of the multi-billion dollar facility if the decision is made to construct it.

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“Just the construction of that (cracker plant) would add traffic to the river with equipment and stuff being delivered,” Edgar commented.

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“We see a lot of that stuff come through with different things they are bringing up river to install in that plant,” he added.

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Natural Gas Supplanting Coal as Energy Source

By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH Staff Writer MORGANTOWN — Following the news that many of the nation’s coal companies — including St. Clairsville-based Murray Energy Corp. — have declared bankruptcy, people in the local region are seeking a clearer vision about the future of coal.

Tim Carr, the Marshall Miller professor of geology and department chairman at West Virginia University, said coal is losing its stance as a strong competitor in the energy sector.

That is largely due to the growing role played by natural gas.

“I’m not a coal guy, I’m a natural gas guy, but that’s the reason — coal is just not as competitive with natural gas, especially in this region,” Carr said. “The price (of coal) is super depressed because you can’t get it out anywhere.”

Carr said there is plenty of evidence of this in the Mountain State. In particular, he said he observed as Murray Energy attempted to hold its position as a major producer of thermal coal — the coal used to generate electricity — as natural gas-fired power plants became more common in West Virginia. He noted that West Virginia coal producers also are not exporting coal to adjoining states at the same rate they once did.

“That’s the problem for thermal coal,” he said, noting that there is still plenty of demand for metallurgical coal, which is used to produce products such as steel.

Carr said the coal drawn from the hills of the Ohio Valley tends to be bituminous coal that is best suited for fueling power plants. Metallurgical coal is more often found in mountains regions where it is harder with a higher anthracite content that can be “coked a little bit more.”

“Coal will survive,” Carr predicted. “There will be coal burned. People are working on the problem of CO2 emissions. ... Coal plants are becoming more complex. CO2 capture is more complex and more expensive.

“A gas plant is cheap, as far as capital comparatively,” he continued. “They are a lot simpler, and there’s not as much pollution control, not as big a footprint. Usually the fuel is cheaper than coal, and it has a higher thermal efficiency.”

Carr said natural gas-fired plants are more efficient than coal-fired power plants. He said some of the best coal plants in the world are about 42 percent efficient, meaning that for all of the raw energy material going into the plant, about 42 percent

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Heavy equipment moves coal at a local mine. Although coal reserves remain strong, producers are declaring bankruptcy as it loses its competitive edge as a fuel.

A CLEARER VISION on the Future of Coal: ∫ Coal is losing its competitive edge in the energy market as natural gas becomes more affordable and available. ∫ A geology expert says coal reserves remain plentiful and that there will always be some demand for coal. ∫ Coal producers are restructuring and taking steps to remain viable as the energy market shifts. of that comes out in the form of electricity. By comparison, he said modern gas-fired plants are closer to 62 percent efficient.

“When a plant converts energy to electricity more efficiently with cheaper fuel, it’s less expensive” to operate, he pointed out.

Carr stressed that American and global reserves of coal remain strong.

“There’s plenty of coal out there,” he said. “In different places it goes away. We have mines close, but there is plenty of coal in the world.”

He said international markets may hold much of the future

demand for American coal.

In particular, he said a great deal of coal is being exported through Virginia to ports in India.

In October, Murray Energy announced that Robert D. Moore was taking the helm of a new company formed to acquire Murray Energy Corp.’s assets as the company navigates the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Moore, who has served Murray Energy as its executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer, is leading the operations of the newly formed Murray NewCo. and became CEO of Murray Energy and Murray Energy Corp. — roles previously held by company founder Robert E. Murray. Murray continues to serve as chairman of the board under the new company.

Murray Energy filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio. To facilitate the filing, the company announced that Murray Energy and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a restructuring support agreement with a lender group holding more than 60 percent of the company’s approximately $1.7 billion in liabilities.

Voluntary bankruptcy petitions also were filed for all of Murray’s main operating subsidiaries, including American Energy Corp., The Harrison

County Coal Co., The Marion County Coal Co., The Marshall County Coal Co., The Monongalia County Coal Co., The Ohio County Coal Co., UtahAmerican Energy Inc., Murray South America Inc., The Muhlenberg County Coal Co. and The Western Kentucky Coal Co., which operate mining complexes in Ohio, West Virginia, Utah, Kentucky and Colombia.

Foresight Energy LP and Foresight Energy GP LLC, including their direct and indirect subsidiaries, as well as Murray Metallurgical Coal Holdings LLC, Murray Eagle Mining LLC, Murray Alabama Minerals LLC, Murray Maple Eagle Coal LLC, Murray Alabama Coal LLC and Murray Oak Grove LLC did not file voluntary petitions and are not part of the Company’s Chapter 11 cases.

Murray Energy has been the nation’s largest underground coal mining operation. It produces about 76 million tons of coal annually and holds 3 billion tons of coal reserves in seven states and in Colombia, South America. The company employs nearly 7,000 people including miners that work in the tri-state area.

Murray’s corporate headquarters is located just west of St. Clairsville in Belmont County, Ohio, while its American Energy Co. and Century

Mine thermal coal site are situated near Beallsville in Monroe County, Ohio.

In West Virginia, the company’s operations include The Marshall County Coal Co. in the Moundsville area and The Ohio County Coal Co. near Wheeling. These include operations formerly owned by Consol Energy and known as the McElroy and Shoemaker mines. Mountain State holdings also include The Harrison County Coal Co. in Monongah; The Marion County Coal Co. in Fairview; The Monongalia County Coal Co. in Blacksville; and Dents Run Water Treatment Plant in Mannington. All of these mines produce thermal coal, used for generating electricity; Murray also owns Murray Maple Eagle Coal LLC in Powellton, West Virginia, which produces metallurgical coal used in the steelmaking process.

In Pennsylvania, Murray Energy holds Murray American River Operations Center, Alicia Dock, West Elizabeth Docks and West End Landing in Monessen, as well as MonValley Vulcanizing Inc. in Eighty-Four.

In total, Murray has 15 active mines with 12 underground longwall mining systems and 42 continuous mining units.

The company also operates 10 coal transloading facilities and five mining and equipment factory and fabrication facilities.

Partnerships Key for Fire Departments Dealing With Drilling Incidents

By MIKE JONES Staff Writer WEST LIBERTY — When it comes to fighting fires at natural gas well pads or responding to other emergencies at drill sites, the training is always evolving.

“What we know today and what we’re going to need to know tomorrow is going to change,” West Liberty Fire Chief Bill Cox said. “The industry is not new, but the process

of this horizontal drilling (has changed) … We don’t know where it’s going to be tomorrow.”

That’s why volunteer fire departments are constantly learning new firefighting tactics and working closely with the drilling industry on how best to respond to emergencies, should they arise. Those partnerships with the drilling companies have been key over the past decade as the in-

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“The training opportunities have been available over the past decade,” Marshall County Emergency Management Director Tom Hart said.

“Some of the (fire) departments meet with some of the oil and gas operators on a regular basis. They make that part of their regular training regiment.”

Hart said the importance of that collaboration was seen in 2010 when there were three major well pad incidents in Marshall County. The drilling companies regularly offer opportunities for first responders to visit their training sites to learn first-hand how to deal with various emergencies.

“There was a realization that we needed to have response training, but also safety education for first responders,” Hart said. “Every department has had the opportunity to receive the training.

Some departments are more heavily involved than others because they have more activity in their response areas.”

Belmont Fire Chief Bob Mills said partnerships with drilling companies have been beneficial after the department had two incidents at well pads in its coverage area over the past couple of years. He said there is a “unified command” between the department and the company at the scene

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of an incident.

“That’s what they do for a living,” Mills said.

“With the well fires, it’s an unknown for our area.

We’re kind of learning as we go with different techniques.”

Fire departments also have learned various techniques to battle different types of fires at well pads.

A fire away from the wellhead can be managed by local firefighters.

But a larger fire at the wellhead needs professionals, which up until just recently came from Texas.

“We know it’s going to take experts to go in there,” Ohio County Emergency Management

Director Lou Vargo said.

“You can’t just put out the fire. You have to control the gas well.”

As the industry has increased production in the east, more of those professional crews are being stationed closer to the action.

“Now we don’t have to worry about them coming from Texas,” Vargo said.

“These companies are bringing more resources here. But it takes time to get resources to the scene.

These fire (departments) are going to get the No. 1 call.”

Hart added that the personal relationships with drilling companies is equally important.

on Well Pad Safety: ∫ Partnerships between first responders and drilling companies, as well as among local response agencies, are crucial to successful incident management. ∫ Frequent training for first responders better prepares them to handle or assist with incidents at drilling sites. ∫ Knowing when to call the professionals is key to effective containment of a well pad fire or explosion.

“We know who we’re dealing with when there’s an incident,” Hart said.

“We see them, so we know them.”

Inter-county partnerships are also important. Hart said Marshall County has formed strong working relationships with Ohio and Wetzel counties in West Virginia, Belmont County in Ohio and Washington and Greene counties in Pennsylvania by working on joint training operations together.

“We’ve been able to build a good working relationship, but we’ve always had a great working relationship,” he said.

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GC, the Thailand-based parent company of PTTGCA, is working with Mahidol University and schools in Rayong on the ThinkCycle Bank project to add economic value to wastes, fostering an awareness to sort and reuse waste according to the circular economy concept. The project features the creation a of waste management network from household to provincial levels. It is one of several environmental initiatives launched by GC. PTTGCA is considering construction of an ethane cracker plant in Belmont County.

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Cracker Plant Developers Opening Up About Environment

By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH Staff Writer DILLES BOTTOM — As local residents with concerns about the environment seek answers to their questions, the companies proposing construction of an ethane cracker plant want to help people gain a clearer vision of the project.

PTT Global Chemical LLC and Daelim Chemical USA LLC, based in Thailand and South Korea, respectively, have been working for a few years to determine whether they will build a multi-billion dollar petrochemical complex in Belmont County. They have invested tens of millions of dollars to purchase more than 500 acres of property at Dilles Bottom, situated along the Ohio River just south of the Moundsville bridge.

Plans call for the potential plant to use natural gas to fuel six furnaces that would “crack” ethane molecules, or break them down, to form ethylene.

Ethane is an abundant component of the natural gas stream being drawn from the ground in the local region.

Ethylene is used to manufacture plastics, textiles, adhesives, solvents and many other chemicals and household products.

PTTDLM spokesman Dan Williamson said the companies are committed to addressing the

threats of climate change and the proliferation of single-use plastics, despite the assertions of those with environmental concerns.

He also said the firms are known for leading the conversation on these issues in their home countries.

“Should we reach a final investment decision on this project (at Dilles Bottom), we will be every bit as active and outspoken on these issues in the United States as in Asia,” Williamson said.

One example of the environmental initiatives begun by GC, PTT’s Thailand-based parent company, is the “ThinkCycle Bank” project, designed to add economic value to wastes by fostering an awareness to sort and reuse waste. GC also has launched a project called “Upcycling the Oceans, Thailand.”

It uses plastic waste found in the sea and on the coastlines of Rayong, Thailand, to produce T-shirts and backpacks. Those “Trashion” products feature slogans such as “Trash to Treasure” and “Wear Your Own Waste.” According to GC program information, each shirt or backpack is made by collecting and recycling 14 plastic beverage bottles.

Williamson said if the Ohio Valley plant is built, PTTDLM will take several steps to help protect the air and water around it. First, it will assess all prod-

ucts under research and development using eco-design criteria. It will also use renewable instead of fossil-based material when possible and create products that are more easily degradable.

Continuous emission monitoring systems will be installed, he said, and operators will strive to optimize the use of resources throughout the supply chain.

PTTDLM plans to sell carbon dioxide byproducts of their operations to producers of sodium carbonate and to collaborate with stakeholders to optimize the reuse of waste.

The developers say they also would educate local communities and students about the basics of waste sorting. Upcycling of plastic waste would be another focus.

Williamson also addressed fears that area residents recently expressed about whether the PTTDLM plant would produce “forever chemicals.” According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a group of manmade chemicals that have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe since the 1940s. Such chemicals are very persistent in the environment and in the human body — they don’t break down and can accumulate over time. The EPA says there is ev-

A CLEARER VISION on PTTDLM Ethane Cracker: ∫ PTT Global Chemical America and Daelim Chemical USA say they are committed to protecting the environment. ∫ The companies already promote reuse and upcycling of plastic products in their home countries. ∫ The firms are taking steps to reduce single-use plastic products. idence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects.

“We are aware that PFAS are harmful, and the PTTDLM project will not manufacture or use PFAS in the construction or operation of the plant,” Williamson said. “We will work with our contractors and vendors to use PFAS-free products in its construction and operation.

“The people who are speaking out are doing so because they care about their community,” he added. “They have lost faith in government and maybe in industry. They don’t know, and they have no reason

to know, the character of these companies they are not familiar with.”

And while Williamson said the companies are committed to such upcycling projects and to reducing production of single-use plastics such as beverage containers and grocery bags, he pointed out that there are still good uses for plastics.

He cited the need for sterile medical equipment and supplies as well for automobile components that make vehicles more lightweight and efficient as two examples.

“PTTDLM shares this concern and embraces the responsibility to be part of the solution,” he said. “We are committed to raising awareness and supporting policies to reduce single-use plastics.”

Regarding a possible ban on single-use plastics across many Asian nations, PTTGC Chief Executive Kongkrapan Intarajanghe said that campaign would lower returns on oil refinery and petrochemical production.

PTTGC began a cost-cutting program a couple years ago and shifted to producing more raw materials for reusable plastics.

“Many countries in Asia are planning to ban single-use plastic bags in the near future, but only 2 percent of total polymer output is for these products, so it will not have a huge impact on PTTGC,” Kongkrapan said.

More Ohio Valley Residents Installing Solar Panels to Homes

By LINDA COMINS Staff Writer BEALLSVILLE — A growing number of area residents are installing solar panels in an effort to save on energy costs and protect the environment.

Rich Sidwell, who lives at Raven Rocks, an environmentally conscious community in Belmont County, is one of the first local residents to try solar power. He had 11 solar panels, for a 2.4 kilowatt system, installed on his earth-sheltered house in 2009.

Noting the advantageous time for installation, he said, “In 2008, the state of Ohio passed the regulation that meant that residential customers could get retail credit for solar energy. Everything you generated, if hooked to the grid, you got full credit for it.”

Then, he said, “In 2017, we added eight more panels on the ground. They generate the same amount of electricity as the panels on the roof.

The efficiency improved and the cost for panels dropped considerably as well.”

Currently, there are four solar installation at Raven Rocks. “We own our own homes and make these decisions as homeowners independently,” he said.

Using solar panels has become feasible.

The installation on Sidwell’s house has a 4.8 kilowatt production capability.

“On an annual basis, we are generating 90 percent or better of what we

A CLEARER VISION on Solar Energy: ∫ Solar is becoming more affordable as equipment costs decline. ∫ Solar panels are a long-term investment — guaranteed for 25 years but continuing to operate for much longer. ∫ People concerned about the environmental impact of fossil fuel use feel good about making the switch.

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The Glessner family of Wheeling stands in front of their solar system, which was use,” he said. “We gen- installed in 2015.

erate more than we use in summertime. We generate a lot less in winter when days are shorter and cloudy. We get credit for what we generate. In summertime, a monthly bill is a negative number.”

Sidwell’s system is hooked up to South Central Electric Cooperative; his monthly electric bills vary between negative and positive amounts, depending on the season.

“Our annual bill for this house, an all-electric house, with only two of us, is probably $200.

That’s pretty energy efficient,” he said.

Regarding upfront costs, he said, “Our first installation was a lot more expensive. The cost has come down considerably. Solar energy credits helped cover the cost.

“The current estimate is

five to seven years to recoup your costs in energy savings.

It will vary quite a bit with energy consumption costs and the size of your installation, but it’s in that range,” he added.

“This investment pays dividends every month, and it’s only going to get better as energy costs increase. Your investment saves you money.”

Solar panels are guaranteed for 25 years but have an expected life in the range of 40 years.

“No one will say for sure when they might fail because solar systems haven’t failed yet,” he said.

Over time, the efficiency of panels may decline but still keep working.

For example, Sidwell said, “We had purchased a few small, used panels in 1991 to run some

small D/C motors for venting our greenhouse.

They were three years old then, and they’re still functioning fine.”

Sidwell recommends that homeowners use a professional installer.

“When installing solar systems, the wiring should be done by a professional electrician. You want to wire into the service panel. The power company requires an automatic shut-off switch so you’re not putting solar energy back in while crews are trying to repair lines,” he said.

The environmental factor remains the primary attraction for going solar.

“It’s a no-brainer when feasible. ... It’s that much less energy that has to come from fossil fuels.

We think that’s critical.

We can sleep better at

night,” he said.

In Wheeling, Mary Ellen Cassidy is among residents involved in solar cooperative ventures established through the West Virginia branch of Solar United Neighbors.

Autumn Long, regional field director of Solar United Neighbors, said Cassidy was instrumental in developing the Wheeling solar co-op in 2015.

That group — one of the first local co-ops in the state — involved 46 people and eight completed projects, including First State Capitol Building, which is owned by Cassidy and her husband, Patrick.

The Upper Ohio Valley Co-op —open to residents of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania — was formed in 2018 and completed eight proj-

ects, Long said.

Installation costs in West Virginia have decreased remarkably in the past 10 years, Long said, adding, “Solar is more affordable than it’s ever been.”

In addition to federal tax credits, the Rural Energy for America Program offers grant funds for renewable energy and efficiency upgrades for rural small businesses and farms. “If you can tie those two (renewable energy and efficiency upgrades) together, you’re really making a wise choice,” Cassidy said.

SUN’s 22 co-ops in West Virginia are responsible for over 1 megawatt of the state’s 9 megawatts of solar energy, Long said.

Cassidy said she and her husband have received 17 percent savings on their electric bills.

“We’re very happy, we’re very glad we did this,” she said. “We’re very interested in doing what we can to mitigate climate change.”

Describing a solar customer’s relationship with an electric company, Long said, “Any energy you’re not consuming in real time flows out through the meter.

“You get a 1-1 retail rate credit at the same rate you purchase electric from your utility company.

“A lot of folks end up building a bank of credits during the summer and draw down in the winter months when there is less sunlight and they’re producing less energy.”

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