In lieu of a regular meeting, the Deer Park Community Advisory Council gathered at the Shell Deer Park administration building, boarded a bus and took a driving tour of the unit where the May 5th fire occurred. After the tour, a brief overview of the site and an update on the rebuilding of the unit…

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Shell Deer Park Chemical and Calpine, a cogeneration facility on its site, are both considering carbon capture and storage projects that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly. They were asked to describe why they are considering projects, how CCS would work, benefits, and risks. Members asked additional questions for speakers to cover. Other DPCAC plants…

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This meeting will provide an overview from different perspectives. The April meeting will feature two Deer Park facilities considering major carbon capture and storage projects. Panelists will be asked to explain what carbon capture and storage (CCS) is, its purposes, why it is important, its benefits, its relevance to the community, anticipated impacts both positive…

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On January 24, 2023 the City of Deer Park experienced a EF-3 tornado. Jamie Galloway, Deer Park Director of Emergency Services, reported the impacts of the tornado and the emergency response by the city. Rick Deel, Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Operations Section Chief, shared information about the emergency response from…

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Plants reported their 2022 challenges & achievements and their 2023 goals & plans. Achievements last year, in addition to environmental and safety performance, includedconstruction projects, permit renewals, hiring, and strong demand for products. In 2023, plantswill continue their emphasis on environmental and safety performance.

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Rick Bergeron of the Oxy Vinyls PVC/Caustic Plant will present data from the TCEQ Emissions Inventory and the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Most DPCAC plants must file these annually with these agencies.  (Companies take turns presenting the report.) The DPCAC list will receive an Orientation to the Annual Report on Emissions for those who need background…

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The infamous sticky dots will return for the first in-person program planning conducted since June 2019.   First, you’ll all talk about what’s on your mind and those of others interested in or concerned about industry. You’ll review a list of topics from recent years in case any need revisiting. You’ll review a list of  topics other…

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