Mile 183.2 - LBD Shell Chemical and OxyChem

183.2 LBD Shell Chemical and OxyChem

Shell Chemical produces industrial chemicals such as alpha olefins, detergent alcohols, alcohol ethoxylates, plasticiser alcohols, ethylene oxide and ethylene glycols. These products are used to manufacture personal care products, soaps, shampoos and household cleaning solutions. Located behind Shell, OxyChem (formerly Occidental Chemical) is a chlor-alkali facility owned by Occidental Petroleum Corporation. OxyChem produces caustic soda, chlorine and chlorinated organic chemicals. Shell Chemical’s report card for 2013 was 272,086 pounds of toxins released into the air and 48,186 pounds into the river. Meanwhile OxyChem released 179,120 pounds into the air and 1,639 pounds into the river. (Paul Orr)