Shell suspends work at Beaver County Cracker plant
Friday, March 20, 2020
As part of the nation’s ongoing effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Royal Dutch Shell suspended work on the petrochemical project Wednesday afternoon, according to the Observer-Reporter.
“In the days ahead, we will install additional mitigation measures aligned with (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidance. Once complete, we will consider a phased ramp-up that allows for the continuation of safe, responsible construction activities,” the company said in a statement.
Prior to the shutdown, an estimated 7,000 had been working at the massive site. Additionally, workers had been parking offsite and riding buses to the plant and congregating for daily meetings.
Learn more: Observer-Reporter > Shell idles cracker plant, and large workforce
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