Shell takes more steps for ethane cracker plant location in Monaca, Pennsylvania
Monday, October 12, 2015
In order for the ethane cracker plant planned for Monaca, Pennsylvania, to be built, Shell Chemical Co. has to pay for some projects.
According to The Business Journal, a water intake site has to be relocated and a new water treatment plant must be built for Center Township. Shell will pay Center Township Water Authority $69 million to relocate the water intake site.
Earlier this year, Shell purchased the land in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and was granted an air quality permit from the Department of Environmental Protection. However, there has been no final decision made to the public about the plant.
Via: The Business Journal > New Clue Shell’s Cracker Plant Moving Forward
More about the cracker plant:
- DEP grants Shell air quality permit for Monaca, Pennsylvania, ethane cracker June 22, 2015
- Shell closes on Monaca, Pennsylvania, site for cracker plant June 20, 2015
- Pennsylvania DEP to hold hearing on air quality permit for Shell cracker plant April 2, 2015
- Possible cracker plant site in Monaca prepares for construction Dec. 9, 2014
- Ethane cracker plant proposed near Monaca, Pennsylvania Oct. 15, 2014
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