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12/16/24

Even before the plant is built, Golden Triangle Polymers is already thinking about safety. And leading the charge is Beau Beckham, EHSS (Environment, Health, Safety, and Security) superintendent. One of Beckham’s goals this coming year is to build GTP's comprehensive safety program and implement exciting initiatives that create

12/09/24

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is pleased to announce the acceptance of a $50,000 donation from Golden Triangle Polymers that will fund new nature play elements for the Children’s Garden. This generous gift helps support Shangri La's ongoing efforts to enhance educational programs for the community’s youth and

12/06/24

At Golden Triangle Polymers, our mission to build a safe, productive and vibrant work environment is led by dedicated professionals like Laura Morales, our Human Resources Manager. With a rich history working at Chevron Phillips Chemical and now Golden Triangle Polymers, Morales leads the effort to identify top talent and

11/11/24

Golden Triangle Polymers is dedicated to building a team equipped to handle the complexities of a modern petrochemical facility. We believe that hands-on experience, coupled with theoretical knowledge, is crucial for developing a confident and competent workforce. That's why a group of GTP operators and maintenance personnel recently

11/05/24

Orange County, Texas, is in the midst of a major transformation, thanks to the substantial investments being made by major industrial projects like Golden Triangle Polymers, said Megan Romero Layne, executive director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation.  

“For a long time, most of the major

10/17/24

Golden Triangle Polymers isn't just building a plant; we're setting a new standard for polyethylene production in Orange County. And at the core of this ambitious project is the innovative MarTECH® Loop Slurry process, licensed from Chevron Phillips Chemical. 

Why MarTECH®? 

It's

10/03/24

Holly Pollet is no stranger to Orange County or the petrochemical industry. After moving to Southeast Texas 14 years ago, she landed a job at Chevron Phillips Chemical. Now, she’s made a major career move overseeing a multi-billion-dollar budget for Golden Triangle Polymers, the new petrochemical facility under

08/05/24

Golden Triangle Polymers is proud to support the growth and development of nonprofits in our community. We recently partnered with United Way of Orange County to host a free, public workshop to help local organizations navigate the complexities of obtaining tax-exempt status. One of

07/02/24

A passion for safe, reliable operations is in Adam Brown’s blood.

“I’m proud to be a third generation EHSS professional,” said Brown, Environmental Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) manager for Golden Triangle Polymers, now under construction in Orange County, Texas. “My father was an industrial firefighter, and my grandfather was a

05/29/24

When most people experience an emergency, they know to call 9-1-1 for help. When a petrochemical facility experiences an emergency, they rely first on their own in-house emergency response team (ERT) made up of volunteer employees trained in industrial firefighting, hazardous material handling, rescues, and medical care.

The new

04/29/24

A team of process operators hired to work at the new Golden Triangle Polymers complex -- now under construction in Orange County -- are two years away from running a process unit at this world-scale facility. But their training starts now.

Golden Triangle Polymers, through one of its owner companies, Chevron

04/03/24

Golden Triangle Polymers sponsored 10 students from West Orange-Stark High School to attend the 2024 Women in Industry Conference at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX.

The mission of the conference is to promote awareness of employment opportunities and facilitate support networks for women in non-traditional occupations. The conference mission resonates with

03/28/24

With massive construction efforts well underway, the new Golden Triangle Polymers facility in Orange County, Texas, is in good hands thanks to the expertise and experienced guidance of Maintenance Manager Craig Lemons.

Lemons has been employed with Chevron Phillips Chemical for nearly three decades, both as

03/13/24

According to The Orange Leader, the first year of construction at the $8.5 billion GTPC project has resulted in the city of Orange seeing more residential and commercial development. This is due to the city's economic development efforts and the influx of workers and resources to the area.

The residual

02/27/24

To help bridge the skills gap for customers new to the construction industry, Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas has partnered with Digital Workforce Academy to provide free certified pipefitter helper pre-apprenticeships.

The first class is already underway with

02/05/24

The next stage of construction for the Golden Triangle Polymers Company (GTPC) facility in Orange County, Texas, will involve regular "heavy hauls" of more than 400 pieces of equipment and modules needed to assemble the plant. To accommodate these large cargo loads of 55,000+ pounds each, special

01/15/24

Are you interested in becoming a vendor for Golden Triangle Polymers? GPTC welcomes businesses who align with our values and commitment to excellence to submit a vendor application.

Here are tips to submitting an application to join GTPC’s network of trusted vendors and suppliers.

Construction of the Golden Triangle Polymers facility will

11/07/23

Golden Triangle Polymers Company is embarking on a project to revitalize and repurpose the historic naval barracks in Orange, Texas for use as a lodging for construction employees at the site.

GTPC has signed a two-year lease agreement with the Port of Orange to utilize the former barracks, which have long