GTL Americas
Good News, Bad News (Editorial)
The coverage of two major energy projects in Arkansas tell very different stories. read more >
Default on Land Deal Sparks New Skepticism Over GTL Americas Fuel Plant
The default appeared to put the whole project, with its 2,500 construction jobs and 250 permanent positions, in jeopardy. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas’ $4B Gas-to-Liquid Plant Gains Momentum
Skeptics have doubted the project in Jefferson County for a decade, but those involved said the “vast majority” of Arkansans believe the plant is coming and are happy about its projected impact. read more >
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Public Pensions, Private Equity: ATRS and APERS Exceed Targets with Diverse Investments
Both systems, the state’s largest pension funds, exceeded their goals for returns after a dismal fiscal 2022, and both also have new leaders fresh out of state agencies. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
$3.7B Gas to Liquid Plant Strides Forward
The revised projected capital investment would make it the largest single industrial endeavor in state history. Construction could start as early as 2025, with commercial operations following in 2029, if all goes well. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
$3.5B Natural Gas to Fuel Facility Project in Jefferson County Nears Reality
A long-promised big announcement for a colossal $3.5 billion facility to turn natural gas into liquid fuel in Jefferson County is now at hand after nearly a decade of planning. read more >
GTL Plan Moves Forward With $4M Road
After years of preparations, all authorities say the biggest economic development project in Arkansas history is on still on the road to becoming a reality. read more >
Huge Gas-to-Liquid Fuel Project Ramps Up Again in Jefferson County
Developers say COVID-19 delayed the project, but a new timeline has been set to complete the next major steps. read more >
by Kyle Massey -