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$500 million project coming to Mississippi and adding nearly 100 jobs. Get the details
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Gov. Tate Reeves announces that Mississippi will invest over $110 million toward economic development, infrastructure and more during a press conference in Jackson, Miss., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.
PCC GulfChem Corporation announced Tuesday it is locating manufacturing operations along the Gulf Coast in DeLisle. The project represents a corporate investment of at least $540 million and will create at least 84 jobs.
In addition to the direct jobs being created by PCC GulfChem, hundreds of contractor and construction jobs also will be created during the project’s initial phases.
As a project company, PCC GulfChem is a subsidiary of the holding company PCC SE, headquartered in Germany. The PCC Group is a manufacturer of chemical feedstocks and specialty chemicals, silicon and silicon derivatives, as well as a container logistics operator. The company is co-locating operations with The Chemours Company to produce chlorine and a number of downstream products at the Chemours DeLisle Plant.
Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. Harrison County also is assisting with the project.
“We are grateful for the facilitating approach and support from the State of Mississippi and the Harrison County towards PCC as a new potential investor in the region,” PCC CEO Peter Wenzel said. “PCC aims to contribute in a positive way to the community and to the businesses of our on-site partner Chemours, as well as to other local businesses.”
PCC GulfChem Corporation expects the new plant to be operational in 2028.
“PCC GulfChem’s co-location at the Chemours DeLisle Plant in Pass Christian speaks to the strength and competitiveness of Mississippi’s industrial landscape,” Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork said in a statement. “This $540 million investment and the creation of 84 new jobs is a crystal-clear example of the state’s ability to attract global leaders in chemicals manufacturing. State leaders work hard to maintain a supportive business environment and prioritize workforce development so innovative companies like PCC GulfChem can thrive for generations in Mississippi.”
Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at rreily@gannett.com or 601-573-2952. You can follow him on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter @GreenOkra1.
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