Mile 183.2 - LBD - Shell Chemical and OxyChem

John Ruskey

20 Apr 2026

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 by 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.

Toxic Releases (TRI) for 2013 in pounds:

Shell Chemical:
Air: 272,086
Water: 48,186

OxyChem:
Air: 179,120
Water: 1,639

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