THE PROBLEM

The Georgia-Pacific (GP) Paper Mill in Crossett, Arkansas has been a staple to the community since 1962, when GP purchased the Crossett Lumber Company and began 
making tissue products. One of the natural byproducts of paper production is hydrogen sulfide (H₂S). As awareness of H₂S impacts increased, concerns and complaints began to arise regarding the corrosive and malodorous air quality around the plant.  In response, Georgia-Pacific leadership recognized the need to further reduce H₂S levels and initiated several improvement efforts. They also conducted an internal assessment of air quality within the plant’s control rooms to evaluate potential risks to critical electronics—as well as the comfort and safety of staff. The analysis confirmed that reducing H₂S levels would offer significant benefits for both employees and equipment, prompting the search for an effective mitigation solution.