FutureNOW Shell Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex Tour 9/19/2025

FutureNOW is a brand-new initiative for ACEC/PA geared towards early-career engineers with 15 years or less of experience. This is an opportunity for our next generation of engineering leaders to network with peers of their own experience level and learn from leaders in our industry.

Our next event will be a tour of the Shell Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex in Beaver County. The complex, also known as Shell Polymers Monaca, is a state-of-the-art petrochemical facility. Completed in 2022 after nearly a decade of planning and four years of construction involving over 9,500 workers, the 386-acre plant transforms ethane from Marcellus Shale gas into approximately 1.6 million tonnes of polyethylene pellets annually. These pellets serve as the base material for a wide range of everyday products, including packaging, household goods, and industrial components. The facility is considered the largest private investment in Pennsylvania’s history and has created thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of permanent positions. Numerous engineering and consulting firms continue to support this complex daily.

Our host, Julian White, engineering manager at the Shell Plant, will host our young professionals for a full afternoon beginning at noon that includes the following:

• Lunch (provided by Shell)
• Overview of the site with a brief history of the project and it's products
• Site tour via shuttle
• Tour of Application Hall where they showcase the type of products made from their plastic pellets
• Engagement with Shell subject matter experts including an overview of Julian's global career in the energy engineering industry
• Q&A (will likely wrap up between 3PM and 4PM)

This is a free event, but space is very limited. Specific instructions will be sent out to attendees prior to the event.

Since space is limited, we ask that no more than two associates attend from any given office. Thank you for your understanding. For questions, please contact Sarah Babski at sbabski@acecpa.org.