BWC Terminals breaks ground in Mississippi
BWC Terminals recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of its newest storage terminal in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
The terminal will be built on the former Mississippi Phosphates Corporation property and initially will include seven above-ground storage tanks, with an expected operational date in the fall of 2026, the company reported. BWC’s plan for the initial buildout and future buildouts will proceed in connection with remediation activities approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.
“This groundbreaking marks a significant strategic milestone for BWC Terminals, enhancing our presence along the Gulf Coast,” Adam Smith, BWC president and CEO, said in a news release. “We would like to thank our partners—the State of Mississippi, MDA, JCEDF, the Board of Supervisors, the Port and Chevron—for their collaborative efforts and strategic planning that made this new facility possible.
“We are eager to unlock long-term growth opportunities that will not only benefit our organization but also positively impact the local community by creating jobs and fostering economic development.”
The ceremony included officials and individuals from the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), Jackson County Economic Development Foundation (JCEDF), the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, the Jackson County Port Authority and Chevron Corporation. The new facility supports BWC’s ongoing expansion efforts, which include other projects currently underway in Baltimore, Jacintoport, and Manchester.
The Pascagoula terminal is being built and operated to support an agreement with Chevron to receive, store, and deliver petroleum products for the nearby Chevron Pascagoula Refinery, which will benefit from increased storage and throughput of various feedstocks as well, BWC said.
In addition to the storage tanks, the terminal will include direct pipeline connectivity to the refinery, unit train unloading capabilities, and connectivity to marine infrastructure to load/unload ships and barges. To support these operational activities, BWC plans to offer a minimum of 25 new employment opportunities within the first two years of operation.
“We welcome BWC Terminals to Jackson County and look forward to their continued success in partnership with Chevron Products Company,” said George Freeland, JCEDF executive director. “BWC’s strategic location in Jackson County is a testament to a community whose diverse economy supports employers like Chevron and logistics and distribution suppliers like BWC.”