BIG ESCAMBIA CREEK GAS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 69,467 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 $200,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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3888 SARDIS CHURCH RD.
ATMORE, AL 36502
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- ESCAMBIA County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 211130
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $200,000 · last Dec 1, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000727697
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 | 78,289 | — |
| 2016 | 72,950 | -7% |
| 2017 | 69,467 | -5% |
| 2018 | 62,104 | -11% |
| 2020 | 55,391 | — |
| 2021 | 35,632 | -36% |
| 2022 | 49,952 | +40% |
| 2023 | 57,073 | +14% |
| 2024 | 58,568 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 58,568 | 58,568 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 57,073 | 57,073 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 49,952 | 49,952 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 35,632 | 35,632 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 55,391 | 55,391 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 62,104 | 62,104 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 69,467 | 69,467 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 72,950 | 72,950 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 78,289 | 78,289 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | May 8, 2023 | Jul 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 18, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 25, 2022 | Oct 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2021 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +10% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Benzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +35% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Benzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +10% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Benzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +68% | Oct 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.