Battle over plastics simmers as Alberta looks to diversify its economy — AB Today
For the provincial government and the petrochemical industry, plastic production is a beacon of hope for the future of Alberta’s natural resources industry. For environmentalists, it represents a threat to the planet.
Last year, the industry got a boost via royalty credits from the NPD’s Petrochemical Diversification Program — a program the United Conservative government has said it will carry forward.
Alberta currently has three petrochemical plants in operation — one each in Fort Saskatchewan, Joffre and Scotford — with another two on the way.