Shell Cracker Plant in Monaca resumes operations, says production could cause flares

MONACA, Pa. — The Shell Cracker Plant in Monaca is in the process of starting production back up, which could cause flares.

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Neighbors may see some flaring as the plant resumes normal operations.

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In a Facebook post, the plant said flaring is normal and that “low cloud cover may cause a reflection of light from the flare.”

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