Beaver, PA Resident Sues Shell Cracker Claiming Pollution

Although Shell maintains flaring and accidental emissions from its new multi-billion-dollar ethane cracker in Beaver County, PA, have not violated state and federal air standards, the Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) says they have --- on numerous occasions. Shell didn’t argue the point, and in May 2023, the company agreed to pay nearly $10 million in fines and “contributions” to benefit the local community (see Shell Cracker Agrees to $10M Shakedown from PA, Restarting Now). Even though the matter was settled, a new lawsuit was just filed by a Beaver County resident living near the cracker. He alleges that Shell continues to violate the federal Clean Air Act and the Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act, harming the health of those “who live, go to school, recreate and work near the plant.” The lawsuit seeks certification as a class action.

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