Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PETROMAX REFINING COMPANY, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,453 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 $85,163 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1519 S. SHELDON RD.
HOUSTON, TX 77015
View on map ↗ - County
- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 211130
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 2, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $85,163 · last Jan 27, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110064465289
How This Compares
#623
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#293
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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.
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-61% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,981 | — |
| 2016 | 5,261 | +76% |
| 2017 | 5,453 | +4% |
| 2018 | 4,742 | -13% |
| 2019 | 1,796 | -62% |
| 2020 | 4,708 | +162% |
| 2021 | 5,059 | +7% |
| 2022 | 5,147 | +2% |
| 2023 | 2,679 | -48% |
| 2024 | 1,158 | -57% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 424 | 424 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 254 | 254 | — | — | 75 | |
| Toluene | 143 | 143 | — | — | 10 | |
| Naphthalene | 108 | 108 | — | 1 | 179 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 99 | 99 | — | 0 | 81 | |
| Benzene | 82 | 82 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 26 | 25 | — | 1 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 22 | 22 | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,037 | 1,037 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 455 | 455 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 323 | 323 | — | — | 302 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 272 | 272 | — | — | 235 | |
| Benzene | 160 | 160 | — | — | 81 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 160 | 160 | — | — | 290 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 141 | 141 | — | — | 47 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 110 | 110 | — | — | 93 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 21 | 21 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 1,435 | 1,435 | — | — | 22 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,195 | 1,195 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 740 | 740 | — | — | 11 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 511 | 511 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 507 | 507 | — | — | 48 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 330 | 330 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 277 | 277 | — | — | 4 | |
| Naphthalene | 144 | 144 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 1,441 | 1,441 | — | — | 65 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,187 | 1,187 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 743 | 743 | — | — | 32 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 514 | 514 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 510 | 510 | — | — | 58 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 286 | 286 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 279 | 279 | — | — | 11 | |
| Naphthalene | 92 | 92 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 1,380 | 1,380 | — | — | 101 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,286 | 1,286 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 714 | 714 | — | — | 51 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 497 | 497 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 491 | 491 | — | — | 73 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 271 | 271 | — | — | 17 | |
| Naphthalene | 63 | 63 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 1,431 | 1,431 | — | — | 95 | |
| Toluene | 288 | 288 | — | — | 16 | |
| Naphthalene | 77 | 77 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,105 | 1,105 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 771 | 771 | — | — | 59 | |
| Benzene | 529 | 529 | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 528 | 528 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 286 | 286 | — | — | 53 | |
| Naphthalene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 1,678 | 1,678 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,288 | 1,288 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 864 | 864 | — | — | 54 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 608 | 608 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 590 | 590 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 324 | 324 | — | — | 42 | |
| Naphthalene | 90 | 90 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 1,651 | 1,651 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,168 | 1,168 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 870 | 870 | — | — | 7 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 592 | 592 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 581 | 581 | — | — | 7,627 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 316 | 316 | — | — | 6,250 | |
| Naphthalene | 74 | 74 | — | — | 199 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 1,603 | 1,603 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 548 | 548 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 465 | 465 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 192 | 192 | — | — | 2 | |
| Toluene | 105 | 105 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 54 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 41 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 0 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 20 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 150 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 0 |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 0 |
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 TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 34 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 20 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Cyclohexane | 28 | — | — | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Cyclohexane | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SEABREEZE LANDFILL (SEABREEZE RECOVERY INC)
ANGLETON, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 9 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 9 | — | — | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
DELTA WATER PROCESSING
HOUSTON, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 6 |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Benzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
INTERGULF
PASADENA, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
SEABREEZE LANDFILL (SEABREEZE RECOVERY INC)
ANGLETON, TX
|
Cyclohexane | 26 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Benzene | 10 | — | — | — |
|
SEABREEZE LANDFILL (SEABREEZE RECOVERY INC)
ANGLETON, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 54 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14 | — | — | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SEABREEZE LANDFILL (SEABREEZE RECOVERY INC)
ANGLETON, TX
|
Cumene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Cumene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SEABREEZE LANDFILL (SEABREEZE RECOVERY INC)
ANGLETON, TX
|
Toluene | 4 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Toluene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
DELTA WATER PROCESSING
HOUSTON, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
SEABREEZE LANDFILL (SEABREEZE RECOVERY INC)
ANGLETON, TX
|
Naphthalene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 150 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Naphthalene | 28 | — | — | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Naphthalene | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 2, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 2, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 2, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000083185-1 · Sep 1, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2023-3312 · Jan 27, 2023
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