NECHES TERMINAL / NECHES WEST
Quick Summary
- •Released 45,868 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 GULF STATES ROAD
BEAUMONT, TX 77704
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 8, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 20, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110008060622
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 47,219 | — |
| 2016 | 47,314 | 0% |
| 2017 | 45,868 | -3% |
| 2018 | 42,612 | -7% |
| 2019 | 1 | -100% |
| 2020 | 56,235 | +10413861% |
| 2021 | 52,762 | -6% |
| 2022 | 56,452 | +7% |
| 2023 | 56,845 | +1% |
| 2024 | 57,425 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 57,425 | 56,845 | 580 | — | 3,001 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 56,845 | 56,845 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 56,452 | 56,246 | 206 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 52,623 | 52,335 | 288 | — | 2,686 | |
| n-Hexane | 59 | 56 | 3 | — | 15 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 43 | 41 | 2 | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 36 | 34 | 2 | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 56,037 | 52,593 | 3,444 | — | 2,790 | |
| n-Hexane | 84 | 74 | 10 | 1 | 12 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 61 | 54 | 7 | 0 | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 51 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 42,499 | 42,392 | 107 | — | 3,973 | |
| n-Hexane | 48 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 180 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 35 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 132 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 29 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 45,652 | 45,545 | 107 | — | 2,996 | |
| n-Hexane | 88 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 37 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 64 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 63 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 47,112 | 46,856 | 256 | — | 3,365 | |
| n-Hexane | 85 | 83 | 1 | 1 | 38 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 62 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 52 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 2,996 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 762 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 45,920 | 45,361 | 63 | 496 | 1,770 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,164 | 1,155 | 8 | 1 | 80 | |
| Benzene | 133 | 132 | 1 | 0 | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | 2,617 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GULF WEST LANDFILL TEXAS
ANAHUAC, TX
|
Ammonia | 384 | — | — | — |
|
ECOWATER INDUSTRIES
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Ammonia | — | 2,617 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 25, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 25, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 15, 2022 | Jan 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2022 | Jan 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 15, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 15, 2021 | Apr 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 15, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 15, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 12, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 21, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 17, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 12, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2012 | May 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2012 | May 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 27, 2006 | May 11, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 27, 2006 | Jun 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 27, 2006 | May 11, 2006 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 kg/d | 0.21 | +10% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.60 mg/L | 20.00 | +113% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 446.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +2,130% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.55 mg/L | 0.24 | +2,662% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.11 | +168% | Jan 2015 | 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.