Accident: Shell Polymers Furnace Explosion and Fire
Location: Location: Monaca , PA
Accident Occurred On: 06/04/2025 | Final Report Released On:
Accident Type: Chemical Manufacturing - Fire and Explosion
Investigation Status:
On June 4, 2025, at approximately 2:19 p.m. local time, the Shell Polymers Monaca facility experienced an explosion in an ethane cracking furnace. The incident resulted in a fire, a release of ethylene cracked gas and combustion products, and estimated property damage of $95 million.