Quality of Life
With over 23 miles of beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, dining at some of the best restaurants in Texas, shopping, entertainment, recreation and tons to do outside - it's all here in Brazoria County.
BRAZORIA COUNTY IS YOUR
Industrial Gateway
Promoting the Diverse Interests of Brazoria County
Brazoria County is “Where Texas Began.” The county still leads the way, with a robust economy driven by medical, biotech and manufacturing industries, major petrochemical plants that ship products around the world, and significant agricultural industry. Ranked the 14th best county in Texas to live in, Brazoria County is home to well over 370,000 residents and is the 8th most diverse county in Texas.
Capital Investment
$30+ B
Invested In New Petrochemical Plants
Year-Round Outdoor Fun
#5
County for Outdoor Activities In Texas
A Big Place With a Big Heart
1,609
Square Miles In Brazoria County
Industry & Business
Brazoria County is home to many major industrial businesses. Over $30 Billion has been invested here by the petrochemical industry and the county is home to one of the largest petrochemical complexes in the world. With a major port on the Gulf of Mexico, products and commodities can be shipping all over the world.
Brazoria County News & Updates
February 21st, 2023
FREEPORT LNG RECEIVES REGULATORY APPROVAL FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS OF ITS LIQUEFACTION FACILITY
Freeport LNG Development, L.P. (Freeport LNG) today announced that it has received regulatory approval to commence commercial operations of the company's natural gas liquefaction and export facility. Today's authorization provides for the immediate full return to service of one liquefaction train, that has already restarted, and the incremental restart and full return to service of a second train.
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February 9th, 2023
Chevron Phillips Chemical contributes $100,000 to Sweeny Community Hospital Development Foundation for new hospital
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (CPChem) announced today a $100,000 contribution to Sweeny Community Hospital Development Foundation to support the construction of its new hospital.
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January 25th, 2023
Phillips 66 Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification to Turn Oil from Waste Plastics into Feedstocks at its Sweeny Refinery
January 24, 2023
Texas refinery meets standards to process pyrolysis oil from hard-to-recycle waste plastics into sustainable feedstocks
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January 12th, 2023
The Alliance welcomes new Vice President of Marketing and Economic Development
Katie Britt, formerly the Vice President of Marketing for the Wichita Falls Chamber, has been chosen as the Vice President of Marketing and Economic Development for The Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County.
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October 4th, 2022
PRESS RELEASE - VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES PORT FREEPORT IN TEXAS AS NEW GULF COAST HUB FOR FUTURE OPERATIONS
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August 30th, 2022
Dow wins six 2022 R&D 100 Awards
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