Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
OCI BEAUMONT LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 121,239 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 $377,195 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
5470 N TWIN CITY HWY
BEAUMONT, TX 77705
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jan 12, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $377,195 · last Feb 4, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000743900
How This Compares
#142
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#977
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+73% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 75,842 | — |
| 2016 | 123,416 | +63% |
| 2017 | 121,239 | -2% |
| 2018 | 106,695 | -12% |
| 2019 | 84,642 | -21% |
| 2020 | 135,849 | +60% |
| 2021 | 215,070 | +58% |
| 2022 | 125,812 | -42% |
| 2023 | 129,368 | +3% |
| 2024 | 130,867 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 103,592 | 103,592 | — | — | 932,885 | |
| Ammonia | 27,274 | 26,262 | 1,012 | — | 7,710 | |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 97,470 | 97,470 | — | — | 725,041 | |
| Ammonia | 31,897 | 31,471 | 426 | — | 227,862 | |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 99,934 | 99,934 | — | — | 1,899,072 | |
| Ammonia | 25,877 | 25,389 | 488 | — | 119,290 | |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 22,720 | |
| Methanol | 178,223 | 178,223 | — | — | 1,156,735 | |
| Ammonia | 36,846 | 36,460 | 386 | — | 26,842 | |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 6,419 | |
| Methanol | 112,516 | 112,516 | — | — | 778,127 | |
| Ammonia | 23,332 | 21,720 | 1,612 | — | 3,281 | |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,976 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | — | — | — | — | 20,649 | |
| Methanol | 65,156 | 65,156 | — | — | 1,193,845 | |
| Ammonia | 19,486 | 18,736 | 750 | — | 2,888 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 16,688 | |
| Methanol | 74,057 | 74,057 | — | — | 69,721 | |
| Ammonia | 32,637 | 31,374 | 1,263 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 12,837 | |
| Methanol | 75,784 | 75,784 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 45,454 | 44,484 | 970 | — | 6 | |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 14,121 | |
| Methanol | 87,044 | 87,044 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 36,371 | 35,376 | 995 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 26,958 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | — | — | — | — | 41,172 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 54,896 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 52,889 | 52,889 | — | — | 185,334 | |
| Ammonia | 22,232 | 21,074 | 1,158 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 646 | — | 646 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 73 | — | 73 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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.
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY WINNIE
WINNIE, TX
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY WINNIE
WINNIE, TX
|
Methanol | 932,885 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY WINNIE
WINNIE, TX
|
Ammonia | 7,710 | — | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 24, 2020 | May 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 30, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 12, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 13, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Apr 17, 2019 | Jul 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 1, 2017 | May 22, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 1993 | Mar 31, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 27, 1993 | Mar 31, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Sep 27, 1993 | Mar 31, 1995 | Resolved |
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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604034556 · Feb 4, 2026
$38,250
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603456378 · Feb 4, 2026
$66,750
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602876814 · Aug 20, 2024
$186,920
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602278839 · Jan 19, 2022
$67,875
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602207586 · Jul 7, 2021
$17,400
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602092290 · Dec 15, 2020
$4,912
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761056 · Jul 20, 2020
$70,161
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2019-3350 · Nov 27, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2019-3349 · Oct 17, 2019
$85,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601022154 · Oct 10, 2017
$42,600
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2017-0513 · Jul 12, 2017
$56,367
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988066650-000 · Mar 31, 1995
$290,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1994-0026 · Mar 31, 1995
$290,000
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