2022 Community report
GCGV continues Good Neighbor commitment throughout first year of operations.
A community partner you can count on
The four pillars of our Good Neighbor Program are health and safety, education and workforce, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Together, we work with our community to make investments based on local needs.
How do we define success?
"GCGV defines success through our values. We strive to be the safest plant in the world, the best neighbor in our community, the most competitive plant in the region and a great place to work."
Paul Fritsch, President/Site Manager at Gulf Coast Growth Ventures
A community partner you can count on
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$10 million contribution
GCGV contributed over $10 million to the Coastal Bend region in community enrichment projects throughout project development and construction.
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$2 million invested
To support local environmental preservation, conservation and rehabilitation programs, ExxonMobil, GCGV's partner and operator, made a $2 million investment in the Texas State Aquarium's Wildlife Rescue Center.
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$81,000 contributed
GCGV contributed $81,000 in 2022 to environmental organizations to enhance science education and research throughout the area, including significant donations to University of Texas Marine Science Institute and Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies.
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$5 million donated
Through joint efforts, Chiyoda Kiewit Joint Venture, GCGV's largest contractor, donated $5 million to help fund a new City of Gregory Municipal Complex that houses administrative offices and the fire station.
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$2 million invested
In collaboration with the community, GCGV has invested over $2 million since 2020 in two air monitoring stations in Portland. Review of the data generated from continuous air sampling shows no change in air quality since startup of the air monitors in 2019.
To assist first responders with fire safety and prevention training, GCGV and our partners at the San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation commissioned a
Fire safety trailer
for the community.
GCGV contributed
$2 million
to the City of Portland for the renovation of Indian Point Park and construction of the new Indian Point Pavilion. The pavilion serves as a community gathering space and a celebration of the Texas coastal environment that residents enjoy.
GCGV celebrated a successful startup
Several celebratory events were held to show our appreciation to the community and our many partners. We held a Startup Celebration in March, an employee celebration in May and a family day for our employees to show off the new facility.