SOBE Energy Youngstown, Ohio, Embroiled in Legal Issues Raising Doubts About Its Ability to Build and Safely Run Pyrolysis Plant

Company that aims to build and run a shredded tire pyrolysis operation next to downtown Youngstown is embroiled in multiple legal issues including possible bouncing checks to contractors and losing the legal team that had intended to defend the company's right to operate, a lawsuit currently in the court of environmental appeals in Ohio.

These shocking revelations are making the SOBE Concerned Citizens group ask how this irresponsible, incompetent and dishonest company can safely build and operate a toxic waste-to-fuel plant next to the thriving downtown of Youngstown.

Update July 25, 2025: SOBE Faces Court Judgement, More Legal Issues https://businessjournaldaily.com/sobe-faces-court-judgement-more-legal-issues/

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SOBE Energy loses $468,000 federal suit; Heating, cooling firm also is accused of passing bad check https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2025/07/sobe-energy-loses-468000-federal-suit/ Also can view here.

SOBE Energy natural gas steam unit on site of proposed pyrolysis operation, Youngstown, Ohio

SOBE Energy natural gas steam unit on site of proposed pyrolysis operation, Youngstown, Ohio

SOBE Energy natural gas steam unit on site of proposed pyrolysis operation, Youngstown, Ohio

SOBE Energy natural gas steam unit on site of proposed pyrolysis operation, Youngstown, Ohio