Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS & REFINING USA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 68,052 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 $317,255 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1818 BATTLEGROUND ROAD
DEER PARK, TX 77536
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $317,255 · last May 2, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000619652
How This Compares
#193
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,392
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
-2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 103,918 | — |
| 2016 | 107,336 | +3% |
| 2017 | 68,052 | -37% |
| 2018 | 147,100 | +116% |
| 2019 | 132,972 | -10% |
| 2020 | 120,809 | -9% |
| 2021 | 124,746 | +3% |
| 2022 | 114,472 | -8% |
| 2023 | 103,212 | -10% |
| 2024 | 101,686 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 92,173 | 92,173 | — | — | 3,723 | |
| Ethylene | 5,195 | 5,195 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,955 | 3,955 | — | — | 25,203 | |
| Zinc compounds | 223 | — | 223 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 134 | 134 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,079 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 95,155 | 95,155 | — | — | 4,684 | |
| Ethylene | 6,111 | 6,111 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,594 | 1,594 | — | — | 26,138 | |
| Zinc compounds | 230 | — | 230 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 116 | 116 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 106,137 | 106,137 | — | — | 1,889 | |
| Ethylene | 5,736 | 5,736 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,220 | 2,220 | — | — | 11,707 | |
| Zinc compounds | 222 | — | 222 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 151 | 151 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 115,311 | 115,311 | — | — | 2,735 | |
| Ethylene | 6,698 | 6,698 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,347 | 2,347 | — | — | 18,735 | |
| Zinc compounds | 236 | — | 236 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 146 | 146 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 208 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 208 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,225 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 112,797 | 112,797 | — | — | 2,312 | |
| Ethylene | 5,171 | 5,171 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,394 | 2,394 | — | — | 15,250 | |
| Zinc compounds | 310 | — | 310 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 131 | 131 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 295 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 295 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,824 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 123,054 | 123,054 | — | — | 4,766 | |
| Ethylene | 6,807 | 6,807 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,622 | 2,622 | — | — | 26,518 | |
| Zinc compounds | 343 | — | 343 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 268 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 268 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,475 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 137,081 | 137,081 | — | — | 1,354 | |
| Ethylene | 7,455 | 7,455 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,124 | 2,124 | — | — | 14,136 | |
| Zinc compounds | 302 | — | 302 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 132 | 132 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,388 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 59,305 | 59,305 | — | — | 2,517 | |
| Ethylene | 5,879 | 5,879 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,544 | 2,544 | — | — | 15,136 | |
| Zinc compounds | 273 | — | 273 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 151 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,754 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 229 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 99,217 | 99,217 | — | — | 2,989 | |
| Ethylene | 5,647 | 5,647 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,149 | 2,149 | — | — | 18,768 | |
| Zinc compounds | 273 | — | 273 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 248 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,725 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 343 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 95,646 | 95,646 | — | — | 3,910 | |
| Ethylene | 5,727 | 5,727 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,159 | 2,159 | — | — | 28,243 | |
| Zinc compounds | 336 | — | 336 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 85 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 111 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,562 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | 64 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 64 | — |
| Propylene | — | — | 6,122,078 | 17,790,495 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 1,027,053 | 522,198 |
| Ethylene | — | — | 480,117 | 1,565,418 |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 2,079 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Propylene | — | — | 3,723 | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 2,079 | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 64 | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 25,203 | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | 64 | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| 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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| 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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 7, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 27, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 27, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Feb 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jun 29, 2021 | Oct 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 7, 2020 | Oct 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 7, 2020 | Oct 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 7, 2020 | Nov 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Oct 7, 2020 | Oct 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 19, 2019 | Aug 17, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Nov 1, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 1, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 1, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 1, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 9, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 30, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 12, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 12, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 12, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 12, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 23, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 23, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 23, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Sep 23, 2014 | Jan 1, 2015 | 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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604437116
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD086981172-21 · Jul 25, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602860372 · May 2, 2023
$148,163
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602422267 · Feb 28, 2022
$19,092
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602160184 · Jul 7, 2021
$150,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD086981172-20 · Dec 18, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD086981172-19 · Oct 29, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602069119 · Aug 4, 2020
$59,064
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601760567 · May 13, 2019
$11,625
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2019-3328 · Apr 30, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601844103 · Apr 30, 2019
$0
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD086981172-18 · Jan 7, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761151 · Sep 11, 2017
$13,125
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD086981172-17 · Dec 12, 2016
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD086981172-16 · Dec 12, 2016
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD086981172-15 · Nov 16, 2015
$19,251
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD086981172-14 · Apr 9, 2015
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD086981172-13 · Feb 2, 2015
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD086981172-12 · Jan 30, 2015
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD086981172-11 · Oct 1, 2014
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