Shell Polymers Advances Circular Economy with Major Feedstock Deal

Shell Polymers Monaca plant in Pennsylvania is located in proximity to over 70% of the North American polyethylene market. Close to both supply and markets, the new facility decreases economic and environmental transportation costs and provides regional plastic manufacturers with more flexibility, shorter supply chains and enhanced supply dependability. Shell Polymers’ long-term investments in this material are helping to solidify its leadership in circular chemicals and drive progress toward a more sustainable future.

Shell Polymers has commenced a landmark feedstock agreement with Freepoint Eco-Systems, securing a steady supply of pyrolysis oil sourced from waste plastics at Freepoint’s cutting-edge recycling facility. This partnership enhances Shell Polymers' mass-balanced product offerings, certified by ISCC Plus, which are integral to creating sustainable solutions in the U.S. plastics market. The Freepoint facility, upon full operation in 2025, is projected to supply up to 130 million pounds of recycled plastic feedstock annually.

This strategic partnership reinforces Shell Polymers' commitment to advancing circularity in plastics, offering certified recycled content that empowers brand owners and converters to meet sustainability goals while reducing reliance on virgin fossil resources. Shell’s ability to provide mass-balanced, ISCC Plus-certified materials further positions it as a leader in sustainable plastic solutions.