Education and Training
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024: HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL SECURITY DISTRICT/ PLANT SAFETY
Chairman Gary Scheibe of the Houston Ship Channel Security District (HSCSD) provided an overview of the HSCSD’s formation, its security mandates, and the evolving landscape of security regulations since 9/11. Drawing from his extensive background with the Houston Police Department, the Houston Mayor’s office, Shell Deer Park and now Pemex, Scheibe’s expertise uniquely positions him…
Read MoreMONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023: ANNUAL REPORTS ON EMISSIONS FROM DPCAC PLANTS
Monday, April 24, 2023: Carbon Capture & Storage Meeting 2
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…
Read MoreMONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023: CARBON CAPTURE & STORAGE 101: MEETING 1
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…
Read MoreMonday, April 27 – San Jacinto College Programs and Financial Aid
Via Videoconference, JR Ragaisis, Dean of Business & Technology at San Jacinto College’s Central Campus and DPCAC member, presented an overview of the college’s programs geared toward the Petrochemical Industry and the financial and other resources they have available to support their students. Student success is achieved by the College “leading education by developing new…
Read MoreMonday, January 27, 2020 – Tour of San Jacinto College’s CPET
Deer Park Community Advisory Council (DPCAC) community and plant members were joined by several Deer Park High School students and community guests as they toured the new San Jacinto College LyondellBasell Center for Petrochem, Energy, and Technology (CPET) in late January. Please visit CPET’s website for further details on the programs that they offer, including…
Read MoreMarch 25, 2019 – Tour of Houston Area Safety Council
Deer Park Community Advisory Council (DPCAC) learned recently about the workplace training and occupational health services offered by the Houston Area Safety Council (HASC). Cami Hysler, Vice President of Operations, and Dr. Tommy Hysler provided an overview of HASC’s programs and role in the community. Attendees learned about HASC’s computer-based training, hands-on training, and health…
Read MoreNovember 26, 2018: What’s on the Minds of Students
Deer Park Community Advisory Council (DPCAC) members were enlightened at their recent meeting by listening to 20 Deer Park High School students ask DPCAC petrochemical facility managers about their jobs and workplace conditions. Following that, plant managers asked students what it would take to interest them in an industry career and what may hold students…
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