Air Permit Amendment for Shell Refinery Tank Upgrade - 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 refinery near Corunna, Ontario. The upgrade adds a floating roof and geodesic dome to Tank 74, which should 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 affects the air you breathe. The upgrade should reduce emissions from the tank, but the facility still releases chemicals like hydrogen sulphide and benzene compounds. If you have concerns about air quality in the area, now's the time to speak up.
What Could Change
If approved, Shell can install a new floating roof with a geodesic dome on Tank 74. This type of tank design typically reduces evaporative emissions compared to older designs. The ministry may add conditions to the permit.
Key Issues
- Should the tank upgrade be approved given the facility's existing air emissions?
- Are there concerns about air quality impacts on nearby residents?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. You can request to view additional supporting materials in person by contacting the ministry.
- Submit your comments by email to enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 for more information.