Chambers County, Texas
Mont Belvieu Overview

 

The City of Mont Belvieu, which is located in the northwestern section of Chambers County, lies at the junction of State Highway 146 and Interstate 10, approximately 30 miles east of Houston and six miles from Baytown. It is the County's main area of industry, and with its many petrochemical refineries, plants, and storage facilities, Mont Belvieu has become the Liquid Petroleum Gas Capitol of the World.

Transportation opportunities are extensive due to the already existing enterprises within and surrounding the city. Interstate 10 is the main corridor through Chambers County, and as with all portions of the county, this thoroughfare provides Mont Belvieu with many financial opportunities. Also, a wide range of efficient transportation sources, including rail, air, and water are available to companies and individuals located in the Baytown/West Chambers County Area. Rail service is provided by the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroad.

There are two major airports within 30 miles of the area, George Bush Intercontinental Airport to the north and William P. Hobby Airport to the south of downtown Houston. Both provide passenger and cargo service throughout the United States and to 29 foreign markets. Additionally, Houston is served by every major overnight delivery service in the United States.

The Houston Ship Channel, located minutes away from the Mont Belvieu area, is 40 feet deep and 400 feet wide, stretching 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico just east of Galveston Island to the Turning Basin six miles from downtown Houston.

West Chambers County is bisected by Interstate 10 (east and west) and State Highway 146 (north and south) respectively. Other state and local highways linking the area are FM 565, FM 1492, FM 3180, and FM 207.