High Risk ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility  ·  Texas

LyondellBasell Houston TX Chemical Complex

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  TEXAS

8 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
25
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score8 / 10   High
Facility Type☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Operator / BranchLyondellBasell Industries
Host CountyHarris County TX
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius25 miles

// Strategic Significance

LyondellBasell operates one of the largest chemical complexes in the world along the Houston Ship Channel. The Houston Ship Channel chemical corridor is the most hazardous waterway in the US with dozens of chemical plants creating compound release risk.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Houston metro with 7 million residents. Harvey 2017 caused catastrophic flooding throughout the Ship Channel industrial corridor.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-10, Ship Channel, Mercury Drive. Harris County Emergency Management maintains Ship Channel emergency protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone