An ethane cracker in western Pa. will soon start up. We answered your questions about it Reid FrazierOctober 6, 2022 You asked us questions about Shell's ethane cracker in Beaver County. We got answers about jobs, taxes, royalties, and of course, air pollution. EconomyEnergyHealthPollutionThe Coming Chemical BoomYour Environment Update
Leaving Beaver County as Shell’s ethane cracker sets to open Reid FrazierJuly 29, 2022 Some families have left or are planning to leave the area, fearing pollution from Shell's cracker plant and looking for better opportunities. EnergyThe Coming Chemical Boom
Surveying the Ohio River for plastic nurdles, as Shell readies to open cracker Julie GrantJune 10, 2022 Activists have teamed up with local scientists to find out how many pellets are in the river now, to know if the plant spills any after it opens. EnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical BoomWaterWild Pennsylvania
Activist looks ahead as Shell’s Beaver County ethane cracker goes online Kara HolsoppleJune 10, 2022 Terrie Baumgardner never considered herself an activist. But after learning about Shell's plans to build a multi-billion dollar ethane cracker near her community, she was all in. EnergyHealthPollutionThe Coming Chemical BoomYour Environment Update
In Beaver County, a mix of hope and fear over startup of Shell’s ethane cracker Reid FrazierJune 10, 2022 The plant -- expected to open this summer -- has conjured hope for good jobs, and fears of a return of toxic skies and polluted waterways. EconomyEnergyHealthPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
Have a question about Shell’s ethane cracker? Ask us The Allegheny FrontJune 10, 2022 Submit your questions about Shell's ethane cracker in Beaver County expected to open this summer. EnergyYour Environment Update
Ohio regulators renew wastewater permit for proposed ethane cracker in Ohio Julie GrantApril 1, 2022 The company proposing a second ethane cracker for the region hasn't made a final decision to move forward. EnergyThe Coming Chemical Boom
Sulfuric acid spills from storage tank at Shell ethane cracker plant Reid FrazierMarch 25, 2022 Faulty equipment is blamed for the 2,000-gallon spill which was contained on site. The plant is expected to come online later this year. EnergyPollution
Environmental groups sue to invalidate permits for ethane storage project Julie GrantOctober 29, 2021 The groups say the Ohio Department of Natural Resources did not do a detailed enough analysis on the project's impacts to drinking water. EnergyThe Coming Chemical Boom
DEP cites Shell for ‘malodors’ outside cracker plant construction site Reid FrazierSeptember 29, 2021 Residents said they smelled a sweet maple syrup odor for several days. DEP and Shell are still investigating the cause. EnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
