AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSemiconductors: TSMC is reportedly evaluating Sherman for a possible $45 billion project with two chip fabs and 5,000 jobs, though the state’s investment documents do not name the company. Houston Refining: Valero agreed to buy LyondellBasell’s former Houston refinery for about $320 million and plans to restart its 165,000-barrel-a-day capacity by the end of 2027. Energy Infrastructure: Federal approval for an $8.2 billion Texas offshore LNG port advances a major export project, while ERCOT’s queue for gas-fired power has surged 85.5% in a year as data-center demand grows. Industrial Market: Manufacturers and institutional investors are returning to Houston’s industrial market. Texas also secured the nation’s top business-climate ranking for a fourth straight year. Agriculture: Texas ranchers received a $24.6 million USDA loan to build a meat plant, adding processing capacity for the state’s livestock sector.
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