The new facility supports BWC’s significant growth trajectory as it continues to expand across the US, with ongoing construction projects currently underway in Baltimore, Jacintoport, and Manchester.
The terminal will be built on the former Mississippi Phosphates Corp. facility and will initially include seven aboveground storage tanks, with an expected operational date in the fall of 2026. BWC’s construction plan for the initial buildout and future buildouts will be done so in connection with the approved remediation activities by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The terminal is being built and operated to support an agreement with Chevron Products Co. to receive, store, and deliver petroleum products for the nearby Chevron Pascagoula Refinery. The refinery will benefit from increased storage and throughput of various feedstocks as well.
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.
“This groundbreaking marks a significant strategic milestone for BWC Terminals, enhancing our presence along the Gulf Coast,” said Adam Smith, President and CEO of BWC Terminals. “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 organisation but also positively impact the local community by creating jobs and fostering economic development.”