Energy & Environment
A petrochemical company wants to expand in Houston’s East End. The city says air pollution levels are already too high
Posted on · Environmental groups say the company, TPC, regularly violates environmental standards.
Tag: Petrochemical
Energy & Environment
New Report Shows Air Pollution From Plastics Plants In Greater Houston Is Getting Worse
Posted on · Environmentalists want to see more enforcement of clean air laws.
Houston Matters
In Aftermath Of Massive Deer Park Fire, Suggestions On Improving Readiness
Posted on · UH Professor Ramanan Krishnamoorti says government agencies and the petrochemical industry should be more proactive and transparent about safety and emergency plans.
News
UPDATE: Eight Tanks Are On Fire At Deer Park Petrochemical Facility As Of Tuesday Afternoon
Posted on · The firefighting crews have gone from defensive to offensive mode. An expert says he doesn’t think the fire will expand out of the section of the facility where the tanks are.
News
UPDATE: Company And Texas Officials Say Fire At Deer Park Petrochemical Facility Isn’t Dangerous For Residents
Posted on · ITC says three of the tanks are still on fire and another three are experiencing intermittent fires. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality says that, as of 11:30 a.m. on Monday, it hadn't detected "any immediate health concerns at ground level."
News
Hurricane Harvey’s Toxic Impact Deeper Than Public Told
Posted on · More than a half-year after Hurricane Harvey flooded America's largest corridor of energy and petrochemical plants, records show the storm's environmental assault was more widespread and severe than authorities publicly acknowledged
News
Harvey Contributes to First U.S. Industrial Drop in Months
Posted on · Harvey had at one point impacted almost 30% of the nation's total refining capacity.
Energy & Environment
Houston’s Heavy Industry Gears Up For Harvey
Posted on · Refineries say they’re closely watching the forecast.
Business
$675 Million Petrochemical Plant Newest In Houston Downstream Boom
Posted on · New Braskem plant in La Porte is expected to open in 2020.
Transportation
Study Focuses On Busy Road East Of Houston
Posted on · Transportation planners say improvements are long overdue on State Highway 146. The road is a major hurricane evacuation route for the growing region.
Business
Petrochemical Boom Offsets Effects From Houston’s Oil Downturn – But For How Much Longer?
Posted on · The year 2017 is likely the culmination of the petrochemical boom.
News
French Company To Invest $1.7 Billion In Texas Petrochemical Plants
Posted on · The company will partner with others in Europe and Canada to expand projects in Port Arthur, TX and near La Porte, TX.