Business & Tech

We're No. 9! PA Has Growth Potential, Report States

Business Facility Magazine states that Pennsylvania's natural gas operations could lead to economic development.

By Tom Coombe

Pennsylvania is among the top 10 states for "economic growth potential," according to a new report from Business Facilities Magazine.

The magazine's annual state rankings put Pennsylvania at No. 9 on the list, along with North Dakota (No. 1), Ohio (7) and Alabama (10).

"We expect the economic benefits from natural gas fracking operations in the Marcellus Shale formation to start paying dividends in PA and OH in terms of spurring economic development in both states," the report states.

The story also ranked Pennsylvania as No. 6 on a list of natural gas producers and No. 2 on the list of nuclear energy leaders.


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