POET BIOREFINING SHELBYVILLE LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,083 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $14,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2373 W 300 N
SHELBYVILLE, IN 46176
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 3 · last May 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $14,000 · last Feb 26, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110070226399
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,839 | — |
| 2021 | 6,836 | -13% |
| 2022 | 27,820 | +307% |
| 2023 | 12,083 | -57% |
| 2024 | 16,083 | +33% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,841 | 5,841 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,507 | 4,507 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,500 | 4,500 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,235 | 1,235 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 6,347 | 6,347 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,407 | 4,407 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 989 | 989 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 340 | 340 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 13,009 | 13,009 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 9,205 | 9,205 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,406 | 4,406 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,287 | 3,287 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,710 | 1,710 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 675 | 675 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 640 | 640 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 524 | 524 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 3,751 | 3,751 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,252 | 3,252 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 836 | 836 | — | — | — |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 11,000 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 34,000 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 140,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 58,000 |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jul 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 23, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jul 15, 2024 | Mar 6, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 1, 2021 | — | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.