About Shell Geismar
The Shell Geismar manufacturing site began operation in 1967. Over its 55-year history, the site has undergone several major expansions.
Shell Geismar is the only major petrochemical manufacturing facility in Ascension Parish that has operated continuously under its original name and ownership, a fact that underscores the facility’s enduring business value and Shell’s continuing commitment to the community.
Economic Impact
The Geismar Chemical Plant is one of the largest tax payers in Ascension Parish.
| Taxes Paid |
Amount |
|---|---|
| Ascension Parish | $11.5 million |
| Sales and Use | $9.26 million |
| Total | $20.76 million |
An employee in a red jumpsuit, hardhat and safety glasses looks out over the Geismar plant.
| Workforce |
|---|
| 600 Shell employees |
| 450 routine contract employees |
| Shell staff payroll: $153.2 million |
| Procurement |
|---|
| $234 Million |
| 332 Suppliers |
| 34 Diverse Suppliers |
Map displaying the unique position of the Geismar plant in between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.