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Shell expects continued emissions breaches despite $10m fine
Shell has been fined $10m for emission limit breaches at its plant in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, US, but expects further breaches. A press release from the office of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said: “Shell formally acknowledged that it exceeded total emission limitations for air contaminants, agreed to make repairs to reduce future exceedances, and agreed to pay nearly $10m to the Department of Environmental Protection and the local community.“ Shell will pay a $4.9m civil penalty, 25% of which will be directed to local communities. It will also be required to spend $5m on environmental projects within ... (full story)