I think you simply misread the article. > A half hour later, he was touring a decommissioned chemical manufacturing plant that had been used to turn oil into p

I think you simply misread the article. > A half hour later, he was touring a decommissioned chemical manufacturing plant that had been used to turn oil into plastics, with Chakrabarti’s father, Gopendu, a chemical engineer and entrepreneur. The hulking factory, on a 5-acre site, still had intact piping and tanks, and even boasted a 1-acre apple and pear orchard, planted by the previous owner as a carbon offset. The elder Chakrabarti swore they’d never find a better space. After touring 20 more sites over the next month, Hunt finally agreed. Solugen paid nearly $3 million for the plant. They toured the plant with him, taking advantage of free advice from a knowledgeable, skilled person. They didn't pay him.