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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
A-7012 Chemical Storage Building
48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX, 78578
A-7012 Chemical Storage Building is a new construction project at 48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M across about 6,936 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 6,936 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $144/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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1 days after the preceding date shown.
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15 days after the preceding date shown.
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109 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About A-7012 Chemical Storage Building
Rio Grande LNG, LLC is constructing a new one-story, 6,936-square-foot pre-engineered metal building at 48326 State Highway 48 in Port Isabel, Texas. The project, filed with TDLR as A-7012 Chemical Storage Building, is a dedicated facility for chemical storage within the Rio Grande LNG infrastructure. It is located in Cameron County and sits inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, according to the National Flood Hazard Layer.
The structure is designed exclusively for forklift access, with no personnel foot traffic permitted. The filing explicitly states there is no ADA access, reflecting the industrial nature of the site. Burrow Global serves as the design firm of record for this new construction project. The estimated cost for the build is $1,000,000, which works out to $144 per square foot.
Construction Timeline and Status
Construction started in July 2026, and TDLR completed the plan review in August 2026. The project is scheduled to finish in December 2026, resulting in a total build window of 124 days. This timeline is shorter than the median scheduled build window of 250 days for similar new construction filings in Cameron County. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.
Rio Grande LNG, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects in Port Isabel, with a combined total value of $12,300,000. This specific chemical storage building is one of several facilities associated with the company’s operations in the area. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the filing.
Local Context and Market Data
The estimated cost of $1,000,000 is above the county median of $500,000 for new construction projects in Cameron County. The cost per square foot of $144 is also above the county median of $98. The site is located in ZIP code 78578, where the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey estimates a population of about 10,231 people and a median household income of $52,041. The area has 6,391 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $193,700. Cameron County’s unemployment rate was 7 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data.
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A-7012 Chemical Storage Building is a New Construction project located at 48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX 78578 in Port Isabel, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M covering 6,936 sq ft. Rio Grande LNG, LLC is the property owner and Burrow Global is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address of the Rio Grande LNG chemical storage building?
The building is located at 48326 State Highway 48 in Port Isabel, Texas, within Cameron County.
Is the Rio Grande LNG chemical storage building open for public access?
No. The filing states there is no personnel foot traffic access and no ADA access. It is for forklift access only.
When is the Rio Grande LNG chemical storage building scheduled to finish?
The project is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with construction starting in July 2026.
What is the estimated cost of the Rio Grande LNG chemical storage building?
The estimated cost is $1,000,000, which is $144 per square foot for the 6,936-square-foot structure.
What is A-7012 Chemical Storage Building?
A-7012 Chemical Storage Building is a new construction project at 48326 State Highway 48 in Port Isabel, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New one-story, 6,936 S.F. Pre-Engineered Metal Building for the Chemical Storage Bldg for the Rio Grande LNG facility. There is no personnel foot traffic access. ONLY FORKLIFT ACCESS. No ADA Access
Is A-7012 Chemical Storage Building open in Port Isabel?
A-7012 Chemical Storage Building is still under construction in Port Isabel, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is A-7012 Chemical Storage Building located?
A-7012 Chemical Storage Building is located at 48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX, 78578, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of A-7012 Chemical Storage Building?
Rio Grande LNG, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for A-7012 Chemical Storage Building, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for A-7012 Chemical Storage Building?
Burrow Global is the design firm of record for A-7012 Chemical Storage Building, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does A-7012 Chemical Storage Building cost and how big is it?
A-7012 Chemical Storage Building has an estimated construction value of $1.0M and approximately 6,936 square feet (about $144/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New one-story, 6,936 S.F. Pre-Engineered Metal Building for the Chemical Storage Bldg for the Rio Grande LNG facility. There is no personnel foot traffic access. ONLY FORKLIFT ACCESS. No ADA Access
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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48326 State Highway 48, Port Isabel, TX, 78578
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