Air Emissions Permit Amendment for Shell Refinery - St. Clair Township
Official title: Shell Canada OP Inc. and Shell Canada Limited as general partners for and on behalf of Shell Canada Products - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
Shell wants to upgrade a crude oil storage tank at its Corunna refinery. The new tank design uses a floating roof with a geodesic dome to reduce emissions. The refinery already releases various chemicals into the air, including hydrogen sulphide and benzene compounds.
Why This Matters
Live near the St. Clair refinery? This permit change affects what goes into the air you breathe. The upgrade should reduce emissions from Tank 74, but the facility still releases chemicals like hydrogen sulphide and benzene compounds. Nearby residents may want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Shell can install a new floating roof with geodesic dome on Tank 74. This design typically reduces evaporative emissions from crude storage. The amended permit would update the facility's approved air emission sources.
Key Issues
- Should the tank upgrade be approved given the facility's existing air emissions?
- Are the proposed emission controls adequate for the upgraded tank?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details and list of contaminants emitted by the facility.
- Contact the ministry office to request supporting materials if you want to view technical documents in person.