Today, we spotlight Cory Ertel, External Relations Manager, Shell Puget Sound Refinery.

Located on March Point near Anacortes, the Shell Puget Sound Refinery has an average annual processing rate of approximately 145,000 barrels (5.7 million gallons) of crude oil per day. On an annual basis, the refinery produces multiple types of gasoline in addition to fuel oil, diesel fuel, propane, jet fuel, butane, and petroleum coke. It also produces two chemicals – nonene and tetramer – that are used in a variety of plastic products.

Today, Shell supports roughly $75 million in salaries and wages per year for approximately 500 employees – many of them working in STEM related fields! It also supports about $250 million in third-party spend per year, supporting local companies, contracted employees and their families.

Shell has been one of Skagit STEM Network’s biggest partners and has actively participated in a variety of our initiatives. Check out the video to learn more about why Shell is passionate about STEM and is investing in our students’ success.

To learn more, please visit https://www.shell.us/about-us/project....

Celebrating our 5th Anniversary of helping Skagit students dream big, the Skagit STEM Network is highlighting the businesses and organizations that are making a difference in our community.