High Risk ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility  ·  Texas

INEOS Chocolate Bayou TX Chemical Plant

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  TEXAS

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
25
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Operator / BranchINEOS
Host CountyBrazoria County TX
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius25 miles

// Strategic Significance

The INEOS Chocolate Bayou chemical plant produces ethylene and polyethylene in the Gulf Coast hurricane corridor south of Houston. Harvey 2017 caused major flooding in Brazoria County affecting the plant.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Brazoria County with 370,000 residents. Harvey 2017 caused catastrophic flooding in Brazoria County.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

TX Route 35, TX Route 6. Brazoria County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane and industrial protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone