Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published March 28, 2023 10:13 A.M.

(Monaca, PA) Shell Polymers Monaca released a statement Saturday that they will be performing maintenance and conduct repairs on on of their systems. They said they will initiate a controlled shutdown of portions of the plant. An elevated flare will be fully activated for a “period of time”.  Shell said “We apologize for any noise or visual disruption this may cause our friends and neighbors. All appropriate regulatory agencies have been notified. The safety of our employees, our community and the environment are our top priorities.”