Accident Description

Accident: Shell Polymers Monaca Chemical Release

Location: Location: Monaca , PA

Accident Occurred On: 06/04/2025 | Final Report Released On:

Accident Type: Release

Investigation Status:

On June 4, 2025, at approximately 2:19 p.m. local time, the Shell Polymers Monaca facility experienced an accidental release of butadiene and benzene from the ethane cracking unit. The incident resulted in a fire. 

 

 

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