The Alabama Gulf Coast Chemical
Corridor stretches 60 miles through
the Mobile area, including McIntosh,
Axis, Saraland and Theodore (MAST).
Current chemical operations include:
• Chlor-alkali production
• Resins and synthetic rubbers
• Specialty chemicals
• Synthetic fibers and filaments
• Coatings and adhesives
• Refinery operations
• Plastic additives
• Food ingredients
PORT OF MOBILE
• Channel depth: Able to service Post-Panamax ships carrying containers, steel and chemicals. Construction
began in 2021 to deepen and widen the Port of Mobile's harbor and channel to -50 feet by Q1 2025.
• 5 million square feet of warehouse and open yards
• The port's container, general cargo and bulk facilities have immediate access to two interstate systems,
five class 1 railroads and access to 15,000 miles of inland/intercoastal waterway connections.
FAST-TRACK PERMITTING
Alabama has one-stop environmental permitting, and the Alabama Department of Environmental
Management (ADEM) completes permitting applications within a short timeline, depending on the
permit.
• Minor source permits have a two- to three-month timeline
• Major source permits have a six- to seven-month timeline
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Alabama's Gulf Coast Chemical Corridor is a vital contributor to the economies of Washington
and Mobile counties.
