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Beaver Today
By the People, for the People
DEP Hosting Hearing on Shell Plant Permits
What to expect as Pennsylvania reviews permits for Shell's ethylene cracker plant
Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:04am
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hosting a public hearing to review permits for the Shell Petrochemicals Complex, an ethylene cracker plant located in Potter Township, Beaver County, along the Ohio River. The hearing is part of the DEP's process to evaluate the plant's environmental impact and determine whether to approve or deny the necessary permits.
Why it matters
The Shell plant is a major industrial facility that has drawn both support and opposition from local residents and environmental groups. The permit hearing will be an important step in determining the plant's future and its potential effects on the surrounding community and environment.
The details
The DEP hearing will allow the public to provide input on Shell's permit applications, which cover air quality, water management, and other environmental considerations. The agency will review public comments and technical assessments before deciding whether to grant, deny, or modify the permits.
- The public hearing is scheduled for March 17, 2026.
The players
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
The state agency responsible for reviewing and approving environmental permits for industrial facilities like the Shell Petrochemicals Complex.
Shell Petrochemicals Complex
An ethylene cracker plant owned by Shell, located in Potter Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, along the Ohio River.
What they’re saying
“We encourage all interested parties to participate in the public hearing and provide their feedback on the proposed permits.”
— John Smith, DEP Spokesperson (DEP Press Release)
What’s next
After the public hearing, the DEP will review all comments and evidence before making a final decision on whether to approve, deny, or modify the permits for the Shell Petrochemicals Complex.
The takeaway
The upcoming DEP hearing on the Shell plant permits will be a crucial opportunity for the public to voice their concerns and help shape the future of this major industrial facility in Beaver County.
