High Risk ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility  ·  Texas

Lyondell Chemical Channelview TX

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 CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius25 miles

// Strategic Significance

The LyondellBasell Channelview complex sits on the Houston Ship Channel and has a documented history of explosions fires and chemical releases. The July 2009 explosion at the Channelview plant killed 2 workers. Multiple environmental violations have been documented.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Harris County with 4.7 million residents. The 2009 explosion killed 2 workers. Channelview is one of the most industrially hazardous communities in the US.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-10, TX Route 330, Ship Channel. Harris County Emergency Management maintains Ship Channel industrial emergency protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone