George P. Mitchell
American billionaire businessman and shale gas pioneer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Phydias Mitchell (May 21, 1919 ā July 26, 2013) was an American businessman, real estate developer and philanthropist from Texas credited with pioneering the economic extraction of shale gas.[1]
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George P. Mitchell | |
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Born | (1919-05-21)May 21, 1919 |
Died | July 26, 2013(2013-07-26) (aged 94) Tremont House, Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Texas A&M University |
Occupation(s) | Founder of Mitchell Energy & Development Corp.; philanthropist |
Years active | 1950sā1990s |
Known for | Hydraulic fracturing pioneer, developer of The Woodlands, Galveston restoration, philanthropic support of sustainability |
Spouse | Cynthia Woods Mitchell |
Children | 10 |
Website | Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation |
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