Mayor: Run-off between Mouton and West.Councilmember At-Large: Turner and Williams Ward 1: CrenshawWard 2: HilliardWard:3 Sherwood PORT NECHES — A thrilling day at the Port Neches Riverfest took a dramatic turn when a man was injured after his boat flipped during the races according to Port Neches Police Chief Cheri’ Griffith Chief Griffith said the man was taken by ambulance to a hospital the man's son says his father is doing well and making an amazing recovery was temporarily overshadowed by the accident but the community remains hopeful for the man's swift recovery United StatesRefinery operator: TotalEnergies (100%)Main activity: Refining and PetrochemicalsCommissioning: 1936 Port Arthur is one of our largest refining and petrochemicals platforms The inauguration of an ethane cracker in 2022 followed by the start-up of a new Baystar polyethylene unit in Bayport in 2023 have significantly scaled up our petrochemical production capacity while contributing to our growth ambition in the United States TotalEnergies’ Port Arthur platform has adapted to market needs and grown to become a major petrochemical platform with a crude processing capacity of 238,000 barrels per day Modernization projects including the construction of the Company’s largest fluidized-bed catalytic cracker (FCC) in the 1990s and a coker in 2011 have enabled the site to process heavy crude oil as well as lighter domestic crudes A high-pressure distillate hydrodesulphurization unit also allows production of ultra-low sulfur diesel that meets the specification of the American market A catalytic gasoline hydrotreater reactor started in 2020 to bring the gasoline production of the refinery below the 10-ppm sulfur mark The platform has also implemented several projects in recent years to increase its environmental compliance including the largest turnaround of its history in 2023 The Port Arthur platform features a 1 million metric ton/year steam cracker through a joint venture with BASF After undergoing adaptation work since 2013 the steam cracker now uses mainly locally produced ethane and butane as feedstock for the first time in the United States TotalEnergies converted feedstock from plastic (pyrolysis oil) into a monomer at the BTP cracker (JV BASF) the completion of two major petrochemical projects developed by Baystar a 50/50 joint venture between TotalEnergies and Borealis further consolidated our development in the United States: polymers market through our polypropylene plant in La Porte (Texas) and our integrated styrene-polystyrene plant in Carville (Louisiana) Alongside our renewables and LNG investments in the United States these major petrochemical projects have confirmed TotalEnergies' status as a fully integrated player across the ethylene supply chain and a leader in the U.S Port Neches RiverFest starts tonight at Port Neches Riverfront Park The event runs from Wednesday thru Sunday, May 4. Board member Terry Schwertner appeared on the noon show to talk about the events a scaffold collapsed on a tank under construction at an LNG export terminal in Texas The accident happened on the work site for Sempra's Port Arthur LNG plant a scaffold around the top of a new concrete LNG containment tank gave way Three workers fell several stories and suffered fatal injuries Two more were injured and were left stranded on the scaffold; the injured men have been treated and released from the hospital.  Magee was found alive at the scene but died later at the hospital Jefferson County authorities told local media Contractor Bechtel has temporarily halted work on Port Arthur LNG for an internal review and has sent on-site tradesmen home to their families Bechtel said that a "tank jump form system incident" had occurred and said that it would be cooperating with authorities in an investigation.  Imagery from the scene showed a single section of the circular scaffold hanging down from the structure and construction on the first phase began in 2023 and thousands of people are employed on the project.  The first phase alone will have two liquefaction trains and an export capacity of 13 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) It is located on the Sabine-Neches Ship Channel next to Golden Pass LNG and Sabine Pass LNG Its production capacity is fully subscribed on long-term contracts with ConocoPhillips Texas reached a $12.6 million settlement with TPC Group over environmental violations related to the November 2019 explosions at the company’s Port Neches chemical plant, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday The settlement requires TPC Group to repair or replace its equipment and to pay $12.6 million in penalties for violations of state emissions laws at the company’s Port Neches plant after the 2019 blast The explosions the day before Thanksgiving 2019 prompted the evacuations of more than 50,000 people from the area — about 100 miles east of Houston The blasts spewed more than 11 million pounds of hazardous substances causing more than $130 million in offsite property damage and additional impacts to human health and the environment TPC Group said that it was “working closely” with the Texas Commission on Environment Quality and the attorney general’s office to ensure its compliance with the state’s emission limits The company described “operational challenges caused by custom emission control units” that it installed while converting the Port Neches plant after the explosion “TPC Group is committed to complying with the emission limits of its permits and has been working diligently to address the issues,” Sara Cronin TPC Group’s vice president of communications and public affairs “The agreement is reflective of our dedication to work every day to be a positive part of the communities in which we operate and a leader in producing C4 petrochemicals In May, TPC Group pleaded guilty to a violation of the Clean Air Act and agreed to pay more than $30 million associated with the explosions it agreed to pay $150 million in penalties related to violations alleged by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality we believe in ensuring all industries operate safely and being responsible stewards of our environment,” Paxton said in a statement Friday “These penalties send a clear message: operate responsibly to protect the health and safety of your fellow Texans Choose an amount or learn more about membership Port Neches — Six Port Neches Intermediate fifth graders are making history they are part of the school's first journalism class Their teacher Kaylee Konidis started the program this semester and the kids are already working on their second newsletter Port Neches-Groves has been a standout in student journalism and Konidis thinks it's important to start students out early in this field She and her students took a tour of KFDM/Fox4 and while visiting they made an appearance on ARC Southeast Texas to Frederica Ann Poettgen Jackson and Andrew Aldridge Jackson Jon was currently an employee with Port Arthur ISD and worked as an HVAC technician for thirty-eight years He enjoyed walking the boardwalk near his home on Pleasure Island He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Jackson’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m. His interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park so sorry for you lose he was a very nic e man God bless you and everyone who loves sweet Jon Prayers and condolences 🙏🏾 to John’s family WORKED WITH HIM AT PAISD,GOOD GUY,BLESSINGS TO HIS FAMILY he were friendly with everyone in Shipping and Receiving at P.A.I.S.D Listening to Creedence Clearwater Revival The first time I remember having homemade biscuits with sausage gravy and poached eggs courtesy of Mrs hanging out at camp with Jon & his family & friends PRICELESS and website in this browser for the next time I comment Beaumont - McFaddin Ave. Beaumont - Major Dr. Nederland ©Broussard's Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing Port Neches — A suspect is in custody after barricading himself in a Port Neches apartment for several hours and firing at least one shot that didn't strike anyone according to information Police Chief Cheri' Griffith provided to KFDM/Fox 4 News Chief Cheri' Griffith tells KFDM officers received a call reporting a theft at a local convenience store They identified Dupuis as the suspect and learned he had an active County warrant Police went to his apartment and tried to serve the warrant at about 10 a.m Wednesday and Dupuis barricaded himself inside his apartment Officers then heard what sounded like a shot fired inside the apartment Police called for the Port Arthur PD SWAT team to assist Nederland PD also sent two officers on what it told KFDM was a shots fired call Chief Griffith told us several nearby apartments were vacant and other tenants were asked to remain away from their apartments until the standoff ended we have a very good working relationship with the surrounding agencies," said Chief Griffith in talking with Chief Durso out of Port Arthur after the incident and just telling him we're neighbors and we help each other out." The department released a statement late Wednesday: We would like to thank the Port Arthur Police Department and their SWAT team for assisting in this incident," says Chief Griffith this incident was brought to a peaceful resolution We would also like to thank the Nederland Police Department for providing officers to assist on scene and Port Neches Fire and Acadian Ambulance for being there on stand-by It is this Interagency cooperation that helps keep our communities safe TX — A new water-front business will soon open in Port Neches Pour Neches is expected to open in about four weeks. For the latest updates, click here Port Neches — The Port Neches Police Department is investigating a worker's death at a shipyard and the preliminary information is it's not related to an industrial accident Police were called Friday morning to Sterling Shipyard on Main Street in Port Neches Chief Griffith says the man was dead when officers arrived Justice of the Peace Brad Burnett tells KFDM/Fox 4 News the 35-year-old man from Port Arthur was welding in the yard when he died The judge has ordered an autopsy to determine if his death is health-related or due to some other factor Investigators aren't releasing his name until they notify relatives was killed in an industrial accident at the shipyard The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded and OSHA began investigating Family members tell us a piece of heavy equipment fell on Slone Port Neches — The Port Neches police chief is releasing the name of a man killed after his motorcycle crashed into a car Chief Cheri' Griffith identifies the man as Terry Willett and EMS rushed to the scene shortly after 5 p.m The preliminary investigation indicated the motorcycle struck the passenger side of a vehicle making a left turn into a driveway Willett was taken by ambulance to CHRISTUS St Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont where he died Three workers lost their lives and two others were injured in a tragic accident at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal under construction in Port Arthur The incident occurred around 2 am at the Port Arthur LNG construction site located on South Gulfway Drive in Sabine Pass The workers were on a scaffold surrounding the top portion of a concrete LNG containment tank when a part of the structure suddenly collapsed According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office the collapse caused three workers to fall several stories to the ground Two of them were declared dead on the spot where he later died after going into cardiac arrest The deceased have been identified as Felipe Mendez Magee was pulled from the site with signs of life but did not survive his injuries Two more workers who were still on the remaining part of the scaffold were injured during the collapse They were transported to a hospital and treated for injuries that were not considered life-threatening Both were released after receiving medical attention Images from the accident site showed one section of the circular scaffold hanging from the structure The construction site is part of Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG terminal a large-scale energy project that began its first phase of construction in 2023 will include two liquefaction trains and is expected to have an export capacity of 13 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) It is situated along the Sabine-Neches Ship Channel near existing LNG facilities such as Golden Pass LNG and Sabine Pass LNG Port Arthur LNG’s entire production capacity is already secured through long-term contracts with global energy companies the contractor leading the construction work at the site confirmed in a statement that a “tank jump form system incident” had occurred at elevation Bechtel immediately stopped all work at the facility and sent workers home to be with their families The company stated it is fully cooperating with officials and has launched an internal review to understand what went wrong The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified and is expected to lead the investigation into the cause of the collapse Local authorities have also opened their inquiry into the accident A contractor spokesperson expressed deep sorrow stating that their thoughts are with the families and coworkers of those affected by this tragic event Thousands of workers are employed at the Port Arthur LNG project Disclaimer : The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct we make no representations or warranties of any kind suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of Do you have info to share with us ? Suggest a correction Marine Insight News Network is a premier source for up-to-date and insightful coverage of the maritime industry Marine Insight News Network prides itself on delivering accurate Signup today and get maritime ebooks submitted to your inbox directly.  © 2010 - 2025 Marine Insight — All Rights Reserved We respect your privacy and take protecting it very seriously PORT NECHES — Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects involved in a burglary at the Sunshine convenience store early Friday morning on December 27 two individuals dressed in all black and wearing gloves broke into the store A home security camera in the 2100 block of 13th Street captured a dark-colored passenger car with a "squeaky" suspension repeatedly driving between the convenience store and Sun Avenue The suspects reportedly parked the vehicle on 13th Street and then sped away in reverse down 13th Street towards Sun Avenue before leaving the area Authorities urge anyone with information about the burglary or who can identify the vehicle or suspects to contact Detective Ivy at (409) 719-4206 Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (409) 833-8477 Port Neches — Family members and friends are remembering 58-year-old Kevin Frasier of Port Neches as an adoring grandfather and loving family man whose death following a go-kart crash that injured his grandchildren is leaving an unimaginable void in their lives Elizabeth Hospital following the crash that injured his two grandchildren Port Neches Police Chief Cheri' Griffith released his name to KFDM/Fox 4 The cause of the accident and his death are under investigation Family members tell KFDM doctors believe Kevin had a heart attack was flown from CHRISTUS to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston for further treatment of injuries Kevin's sister and wife tell KFDM that Payne despite suffering two broken arms and other injuries was able to walk home after the crash and tell Kevin's wife what happened "Payne walked home and told me that he couldn't wake paw paw up and his arms hurt," said Techa Iran over there but someone has already called 911." police and EMS rushed to the corner of Williams Avenue and 6th Street in Port Neches at about 3 p.m Police say the go-kart ended up in a ditch "He adored his family," a niece told KFDM/Fox 4 News She says the two children loved their grandfather "Nothing is going to ease their pain when they have to be told their pop and best friend isn't here any more," she told us She says he was always there for his family I’m sure the memories are golden," she told us Kevin's daughter and the children's mother Paxton is home recovering and I am here in Houston with Payne The boys were also both involved in the accident Paynes arms are both broken and Paxton has a lot of swelling and bruising to his face Please continue to pray for an easy recovery My dad Kevin Frasier was in a horrible accident March 20th We lost someone so important to us yesterday