Shell Community Grants

12^th Annual Strides For Schools 5K Fun Run/Walk presented by Shell Deer Park benefitting the Deer Park Education Foundation.

Fifth year of Shell Deer Park Community Grants

Dec 22, 2023

Eight organizations across Deer Park, Pasadena, and La Porte receive funding for projects in 2023.

Celebrating 50 Years of Dedication and Passion at Shell Deer Park

Dec 11, 2023

Half a Century of Commitment: Shell Deer Park’s Milestone Celebration

Texas Science Teacher Named Regional Winner in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

Sep 27, 2023

24 Science Teachers Recognized for Finding Innovative Ways to Deliver Quality Lab Experiences to Students.

#MyShellStory

Jun 07, 2018

Shell has been part of the Deer Park community for almost 90 years. Over that time, the community and the site have shared a lot of memories.

Shell completes sale of Deer Park refinery, marks new chapter as Shell Deer Park Chemicals

Jan 21, 2022

A letter to our community

A Letter to our Community

May 24, 2021

Refinery Divestment Update from Shell Deer Park

Let us know how we are doing!

Feb 13, 2018

Please help us see what you are seeing by taking a short poll.

A Place of Peace for Carolyn

Shell Deer Park, Make-A-Wish unveil wheelchair-accessible treehouse for Carolyn, a young woman from Deer Park, TX through the Employee safety program.

Tradition continues as Shell Deer Park announces 2022 Community Grants recipients

Fourth year of initiative recognizes nine organizations across Deer Park, Pasadena and La Porte.

DPISD Teacher Jeffery Gale Named Regional Winner in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

Aug 02, 2022

27 Science Teachers Recognized for Finding Innovative Ways to Deliver Quality Lab Experiences to Students.

Ready for (re)launch: Shell Deer Park Chemicals brings back Process Technology Internship Program

The 12-week program enables students to apply their classroom experience to a real-world operating facility involving specific units.

Employees excel in completing advanced exterior firefighting training

Shell team keeps skill sharp through external training program

EHCMA Crisis Communications Workshop exceeds expectations, advances top 2022 goal

Industry members and associations, government agencies and emergency planners come together to best serve their communities in the event of an incident.

Join Our Team

Accepting External Applications for Process Operators at Deer Park Chemicals.

Developing Leadership Skills Courtesy of Shell

Jan 15, 2018

We’re offering 4 students from the local community the chance to attend LYS 2018 this summer in Baton Rouge.

Shell Deer Park Sponsors Young Leaders

Jan 31, 2017

The Louisiana Youth Seminar (LYS) is a week-long summer leadership camp for high school students from around the country that takes place every year at Louisiana State University. For 2017, Shell Deer Park is looking to sponsor four local students. Learn how to apply.

A letter to our community about turnaround

Sep 26, 2019

Our top priority remains operating in a safe and environmentally sound manner. We greatly appreciate your support in the delivery of this event.

Spring Turnaround at Deer Park Chemicals

Apr 07, 2022

A letter to our community

Agreement reached with United Steelworkers

Shell is pleased to have reached an agreement with the United Steelworkers Union at both the national and local levels.

Shell Deer Park-supported plaza is new focal point for Armand Bayou Nature Center

Feb 22, 2022

One rule of nature is that things evolve. It turns out that’s also true for Shell Deer Park’s commitment to enhance learning opportunities at the Armand Bayou Nature Center (ABNC).

EHCMA to hold crisis communications workshop for public information officers in April

Shell Deer Park donated $20,000 to cover the cost of the workshop and ensure there is no charge for participation.

Participants needed for Shell/BakerRipley initiative to shape future in Deer Park area

Partnering with BakerRipley on the Pathways to Possibilities program will enable Shell Deer Park to continue its active role as a good neighbor in the community.

Shell honors history, builds future in Deer Park

Nov 18, 2021

Shell commits $2.1M to community development

Barry Klein’s Note to Employees

Aug 30, 2017

Site GM, Barry Klein, shares his thoughts with employees on Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Evacuee Turned Shell Operator Counts Her Blessings

Oct 13, 2016

Shell Deer Park operator Christina Smith had to evacuate her home when Hurricane Rita hit. With a young daughter to care for, mounting medical bills and an unexpected job layoff, Smith went back to school for a process technology degree, landed a job at Shell and turned her life around.

Shell Grants a Wish through Safety

Oct 14, 2021

Shell Deer Park combined its commitment to safety with its dedication to improving the community through a special ACE (Armed. Confident. Empowered.) committee program.

Shell Deer Park completes Trench Rescue Training

Oct 14, 2021

For four days the team trained in several types of response scenarios, including a full scale drill response.

Shell Deer Park Update & Community Meetings

Oct 05, 2021

A letter to our community.

Community Grants Fund $35,000 In Projects in Deer Park, Pasadena and the Houston Region

Sep 16, 2021

Year three see 10 more organizations benefitting our community.

Shell Deer Park Tropical Storm Nicholas – Update #3

September 14, 2021 14:30 CST

It’s Back to Business as Usual at Shell Deer Park Following Tropical Storm Nicholas

Deer Park Fall Turnaround

Aug 31, 2021

What our community can expect during turnaround

Texas Science Teacher Named Regional Winner in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

Aug 09, 2021

36 Science Teachers Recognized for Finding Innovative Ways to Deliver Quality Lab Experiences to Students

Texas Science Teacher Named Regional Winner in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

Aug 09, 2021

36 Science Teachers Recognized for Finding Innovative Ways to Deliver Quality Lab Experiences to Students

Texas Science Teacher Named Regional Winner in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

Aug 09, 2021

36 Science Teachers Recognized for Finding Innovative Ways to Deliver Quality Lab Experiences to Students

Accelerating Robotics at Deer Park

Jul 30, 2021

Progressing our Digital Transformation

Deer Park shutting down Isoprene Recovery Unit

Mar 10, 2021

Shell is committed to the safe, stable and competitive operations of the Deer Park Manufacturing Complex

Shell and Pemex to coordinate a responsible handover of operations

Jun 30, 2021

A letter to our community

May 24, 2021

Shell to sell interest in Deer Park refinery to partner Pemex

Get ready and run for education

Mar 30, 2021

12^th Annual Strides For Schools 5K Fun Run/Walk presented by Shell Deer Park benefitting the Deer Park Education Foundation.

Shell to Provide Over One Million Pieces of PPE to U.S. Communities in Need

Jan 12, 2021

As the number of COVID-19 cases surges across the country, Shell announced it will contribute more than one million pieces of PPE to communities and medical care facilities from coast to coast.

Guy Hackwell appointed Shell Deer Park General Manager

Jan 11, 2021

Effective February 1, 2021, Guy Hackwell will become GM of the Deer Park Manufacturing Complex.

Shell Deer Park helps keep Hands Clean in local ISDs

Jan 06, 2021

400 gallons of hand sanitizer donated to Deer Park and Pasadena ISD; San Jacinto College

Continuing Education with Shell Deer Park History

Dec 16, 2020

Shell is excited to partner with the Deer Park Education Foundation to once again make our shared history available to the students of Deer Park ISD.

Win a science lab support package for your school

Oct 26, 2020

Shell Science Teaching Award & Shell Urban Educators Development Award

Community Grants funds 13 organizations in Deer Park, Pasadena and La Porte

Sep 17, 2020

Shell Deer Park gives $30,000 to non-profits organizations.

Shell Deer Park Prepares for Fall Turnaround

Sep 07, 2020

A letter to our community

Hurricane Laura – Shell Deer Park Update #3

Aug 27, 2020

Shell Deer Park Running Normally Following Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura – Shell Deer Park Update #2

Aug 26, 2020

Shell Deer Park Manages Hurricane Laura Weather Response

Hurricane Laura – Shell Deer Park Update #1

Aug 25, 2020

Shell Deer Park Monitors Changing Weather Conditions

11th Annual 2020 Strides for Schools Virtual Fun Run

Jul 30, 2020

Due to Covid-19, The Deer Park Education Foundation (DPEF) made the decision to host its 11^th Annual Strides for Schools Fun Run as a Virtual Fun Run for 2020 using #Strides2020 on social media.

Texas Science Teacher Named Regional Winner in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

Jul 25, 2020

39 Science Teachers Recognized for Finding Innovative Ways to Deliver Quality Lab Experiences to Students.

Care for Community during COVID-19

May 18, 2020

Shell Deer Park has a long history in supporting our communities so when there was a community need related to COVID-19, we were happy to be able to assist.

VP Deer Park Announcement

Mar 03, 2020

Shirley Yap, VP US West Coast and GM Puget Sound, will be appointed VP Deer Park & US West Coast with effect from 1 April 2020.

Meet Rebecca Nothof, Technical Assurance Engineer

Mar 03, 2020

Becca interned with Shell and came back after graduation to work full time in the graduate rotation program at Deer Park.

Shell Deer Park ER Manager Announcement

Feb 27, 2020

ER Manager Amanda Accardo has been selected as Transformation Lead within Shell Midstream. Jessica Blackmore, currently Deer Park ER Advisor, has been selected as the new ER Manager for Deer Park and will take seat effective March 1.

Stephanie Meadows joins Deer Park as Community Liaison

Jan 22, 2020

Third generation at our facility Stephanie is breaking from the pack and focused on bringing the outside in rather than keeping the inside from getting out.

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge call for entries

Jan 14, 2020

The Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge deadline has been extended until February 19, 2020.

Deer Park Leadership Announcement

Jan 08, 2020

After 33 years with Shell, Deer Park VP Greg Willms has elected to retire with his last day being March 31, 2020.

Free Admission to Big Energy at the San Jacinto Monument

Dec 18, 2019

Closing out Shell Deer Park’s 90^th anniversary year, the site providing free admission to Big Energy during the winter break.

How turnarounds boost economy

Nov 11, 2019

Turnaround are large maintenance events, but did you know they bring significant direct and indirect benefits to the local economy?

Armand Bayou Nature Center Breaks Ground on Shell Bayou Lab

Oct 10, 2019

Armand Bayou Nature Center (ABNC) is breaking ground on the Shell Bayou Lab, generously supported by Shell Deer Park.

Deer Park Chamber connects local businesses to Shell Turnaround

Aug 21, 2019

People often ask "how can I promote by business to a turnaround workforce?" We've teamed up with theDeer Park Chamber of Commerce to do just that. We're hoping this partnership will open new doors for small businesses in our area.

Shell Deer Park Donates Historic Archives to UH Libraries

Aug 20, 2019

Collection Offers Insight into Relationship between Refinery and City

Community Grants funds eight organizations in Deer Park, Pasadena

Aug 15, 2019

Shell Deer Park gives $30,000 to non-profits organizations in celebration of the site’s 90^th anniversary

Preserving History – an employee initiative

Aug 08, 2019

Vi Cooper, former Shell employee and historic society member, fondly remembers her role in preserving the site’s history.

Audio Tour highlights History, Community in Deer Park

Aug 06, 2019

Shell and Deer Park have been building community since 1929 – experience the bond in new audio tour and visit historic areas within the City.

Remembering the Moon Landing

Jul 15, 2019

Employees at Shell followed the moon landing closely, hear from a former employee on how he remembers it

Experience the Big Energy audio tour of a Texas Tale of People Powering Progress

Jun 26, 2019

The City of Deer Park, the San Jacinto Museum and Shell Deer Park are proud to present the audio tour to accompany the Big Energy exhibit.

9th Annual Strides for Schools Fun Run

Feb 12, 2018

Shell Deer Park will sponsor the 9^th Annual Strides for Schools Fun Run, benefitting the Deer Park Education Foundation.

Deer Park Teachers announced as Regional Winners of Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

May 28, 2019

Three Deer Park teachers among39 science teachers recognized for finding innovative ways to deliver quality lab experiences to students

Welcome to Team Deer Park

May 21, 2019

Shell Deer Park is thrilled to welcome newoperators to our site.

Deer Park Community Grants

May 20, 2019

The Deer Park Community Grants program was created to celebrate Shell Deer Park’s 90^thanniversary by giving $30,000 to non-profit organizations in Deer Park, Pasadena and La Porte for one-time projects that are sustainable after the conclusion of the grant.

Investing in our Future Generation

Apr 29, 2019

Deer Park Engineering Symposium matches students with engineers on the job at Shell

A Monument to Family

Apr 16, 2019

The family history tied to the San Jacinto battle meant so much to me that I proposed to my wife in the shadow of the San Jacinto Monument.

Welcome to Team Deer Park

Apr 03, 2019

Shell Deer Park is thrilled to welcome new maintenance class to our site.

Shell Receives Seven Seals Award

Apr 03, 2019

Shell received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) Seven Seals award; named a semi-finalist for the Secretary of Defense Employer Support- Freedom award

From scholar to new hire

Mar 19, 2019

Kiersten Walker, a Deer Park High student, takes on leadership in new ways. Read her story.

Shell Deer Park response to ITC incident

Mar 20, 2019

Through CIMA, Shell Deer Park responded to the ITC tank fire incident with both personnel and equipment.

Renee Guckenburg, passionate to inspire a love of STEM education

Mar 04, 2019

Renee Guckenburg, Shell Deer Park HR Manager, passionate to inspire a love of STEM education

Fire truck finds new home

Feb 25, 2019

Shell Deer Park donates used fire truck to Junction City, Kansas

Shell Deer Park reaches agreement with United Steelworkers, Local 13-1

Feb 01, 2019

A message from Greg Willms, VP of Shell Deer Park.

Looking for a scholarship for a two year technical degree?

Mar 16, 2019

This scholarship is for students who are currently enrolled or are planning to enroll in two-year associate degree and technical disciplines.

Apply now! Shell Regional Lab Challenge

Jan 16, 2019

The Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge will award prize packages to one elementary, one middle and one high school near each Shell asset with resources to improve science instruction, and provide their science teachers with professional development to improve knowledge content and instructional methods.

Women in Industry

Jan 16, 2019

Find out how women are closing the gender gap in the energy industry. CNBC headed to Shell Deer Park to explore.

Refreshing the Community Feedback program

Jan 15, 2019

Site Team Leads take charge of community feedback in Deer Park

Culture of Care

Jan 07, 2019

Amanda shares how she’s grown her career and family at Shell Deer Park.

Papa’s Legacy

Dec 14, 2018

Krisitn Callahan, City of Deer Park, remembers her grandfather

Mother-daughter duo

Nov 27, 2018

Lauren follows her mother’s footsteps in joining the Shell Deer Park family as a contract partner

Gerry Hooper celebrates 50 years at Shell

Oct 24, 2018

Shell employee Gerry Hooper has seen many changes over his career at Shell and passes on words of wisdom to the next generation of employees.

Shell Veteran Says ‘Don’t look for an award to show compassion for others’

Nov 01, 2016

In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we spoke with Shell Deer Park veteran Steve Hutto – a subject-matter-expert in hydro reforming – about his time in the U.S. Navy, what he loves about his job at Shell, and why he encourages those around him to embrace life’s obstacles.

How May sees Deer Park

Jun 25, 2018

May Shek, Economics and Scheduling Manager for Chemicals, started her career at Shell Deer Park and just celebrated her 16^th year. This is her story.

Around the World, and Back

Jun 25, 2018

Richard Philbrick, Emergency Response Supervisor, recounts his career from hometown to global village

Shell Veteran Acts with ‘Chronic Unease’ to Keep People Safe

Nov 01, 2016

In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we spoke with Mike Bauschka about his time in the U.S. Army, why Shell Deer Park feels like a family, and how he uses chronic unease to keep everyone around him safe.

When a workforce shortage becomes a workforce opportunity

Jul 18, 2018

Through Petrochem Works, we can shine a light on a different career path, which is a career, not just a job. Students can go into the petrochemical industry where in some fields they can make an annual income of $70,000 with two years of training or less.