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1. Shell's Major Refineries in the United States
A. Deer Park Refinery (Texas)
- Location: Deer Park, near Houston, Texas.
- Capacity: Approximately 340,000 barrels per day (bpd).
- Overview: One of Shell’s largest refineries in the United States, it processes a variety of crude oils into products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemicals. The refinery has been operational since the 1920s and is part of the Deer Park Manufacturing Complex, which includes a chemical plant. Its location near the Houston Ship Channel allows access to crude imports and product exports.
- Environmental Initiatives: Shell has invested in emission reduction technologies at the Deer Park Refinery, including systems to limit sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It has also implemented fenceline monitoring to track air quality around the facility.
B. Norco Refinery (Louisiana)
- Location: Norco, Louisiana.
- Capacity: Approximately 250,000 bpd.
- Overview: The Norco Refinery is part of the larger Shell Norco Manufacturing Complex, which also includes a chemical plant. It produces a range of products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and feedstocks for chemicals. It serves markets in the southeastern United States.
- Environmental Measures: The facility has installed advanced emission control technologies, such as flue gas desulfurization units, to reduce air pollutants. It also operates a community advisory panel to maintain dialogue with local residents about health and safety concerns.
C. Convent Refinery (Louisiana)
- Note: The Convent Refinery was closed in 2020 as part of Shell’s strategy to reduce its refining portfolio and focus on more complex and energy-efficient facilities.
2. Shell’s International Refineries
A. Pernis Refinery (Netherlands)
- Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands.
- Capacity: Approximately 400,000 bpd.
- Overview: The Pernis Refinery is Shell's largest refinery in Europe and one of the most complex refineries in the world. It produces a wide range of products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, lubricants, and petrochemical feedstocks. Its integration with Shell's chemical plants makes it a key part of Shell’s European operations.
- Sustainability Efforts: Shell is investing in the transition to renewable energy at the Pernis site, including the development of facilities for biofuel production and green hydrogen. The refinery is also part of Shell's broader carbon reduction strategy, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions.
B. Pulau Bukom Refinery (Singapore)
- Location: Pulau Bukom Island, Singapore.
- Capacity: Approximately 500,000 bpd.
- Overview: One of the largest refineries in Asia, the Pulau Bukom Refinery is a key hub for Shell’s operations in the Asia-Pacific region. It produces a range of refined products and petrochemicals, serving both regional and global markets.
- Environmental Initiatives: Shell has implemented energy-efficiency projects and emission reduction technologies at the Pulau Bukom facility. Plans are in place to transition the refinery toward renewable energy production and focus on low-carbon fuels.
C. Rhineland Refinery (Germany)
- Location: Near Cologne, Germany.
- Capacity: Approximately 325,000 bpd.
- Overview: The refinery consists of two sites, Wesseling and Godorf, and produces a wide range of products, including fuels and petrochemicals. The facility is integrated with Shell’s chemical operations in Germany.
- Energy Transition: Shell has announced plans to convert part of the Rhineland Refinery into a green energy hub, including the development of hydrogen production and biofuel processing facilities as part of its strategy to shift towards cleaner energy solutions.
3. Environmental and Sustainability Focus
- Emission Reduction: Shell refineries employ various technologies to limit emissions of air pollutants, such as sulfur recovery units, low-NOx burners, and flaring reduction programs. These efforts aim to reduce the release of SO2, NOx, VOCs, and particulate matter (PM2.5), mitigating the environmental impact on surrounding communities.
- Renewable Fuel Production: Shell is investing in the production of renewable fuels, such as renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), using bio-based feedstocks. Refineries like Pernis and Rhineland are being adapted to accommodate these new products.
- Carbon Reduction Goals: Shell has set a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This involves transforming its refining network, increasing the production of low-carbon fuels, and investing in green hydrogen, carbon capture, and renewable energy.
4. Community and Regulatory Engagement
- Fenceline Monitoring: At key refineries like Deer Park and Norco, Shell has implemented fenceline monitoring systems to provide real-time data on air quality, which is shared with local communities and regulatory agencies to address environmental and health concerns.
- Community Programs: Shell engages with communities near its refineries through advisory panels, health and safety programs, and environmental monitoring initiatives to address concerns related to air quality and emissions.
