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VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC

Quick Summary

  • Released 38,830 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
400 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY
SARALAND, AL 36571
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County
MOBILE County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
324110
Inspections
11 · last Sep 30, 2025
Total Penalties
$0 · last May 23, 2017
Registry ID
110012509071

How This Compares

#98 of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#1,942 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.

0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) -26% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 46,387
2016 53,975 +16%
2017 38,830 -28%
2018 35,815 -8%
2019 41,668 +16%
2020 41,053 -1%
2021 35,924 -12%
2022 38,214 +6%
2023 36,816 -4%
2024 34,542 -6%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Carbonyl sulfide
Certain glycol ethers
Dicyclopentadiene
Carbon disulfide
n-Hexane 14,515 14,514 1
Benzene 5,702 5,700 2 378 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 5,028 5,027 1 6,221
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4,153 4,153 3,522
Hydrogen sulfide 3,506 3,506
Ethylbenzene 903 903 441 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 488 488 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 103 103
Naphthalene 55 55 291 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 54 54 9,257
Nickel compounds 18 18 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 11 11 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 4 4 247
Molybdenum trioxide 2 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Carbonyl sulfide
Tetrachloroethylene ♦ Carcinogen
Carbon disulfide
Certain glycol ethers
Dicyclopentadiene
n-Hexane 16,468 16,467 1
Benzene 5,904 5,902 2 693 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 5,309 5,308 1 8,693
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4,438 4,438 11,624
Hydrogen sulfide 2,978 2,978
Ethylbenzene 932 932 1,624 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 494 494 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 149 149
Naphthalene 57 57 1,609 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 54 54 12,905
Nickel compounds 21 21 ♦ Carcinogen
Molybdenum trioxide 7 7 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 4 4 1,145
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Carbonyl sulfide
Methanol
Dicyclopentadiene
Certain glycol ethers
Carbon disulfide
n-Hexane 17,553 17,547 6
Benzene 6,071 6,054 17 79 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 5,831 5,826 5 1,290
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4,127 4,127 728
Hydrogen sulfide 2,924 2,924
Ethylbenzene 835 834 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 524 524 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 205 202 3
Naphthalene 58 55 3 61 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 55 54 1 1,935
Nickel compounds 24 24 ♦ Carcinogen
Molybdenum trioxide 3 3 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 3 3 33
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol
Carbonyl sulfide
Dicyclopentadiene
Certain glycol ethers
Carbon disulfide
n-Hexane 16,847 16,847
Benzene 5,940 5,940 638 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 5,569 5,569 10,469
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4,118 4,118 5,917
Hydrogen sulfide 1,908 1,908
Ethylbenzene 769 769 740 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 532 532 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 106 106
Naphthalene 56 56 493 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 54 54 15,703
Nickel compounds 20 20 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 3 3 343
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Molybdenum trioxide 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Carbonyl sulfide
Carbon disulfide
Dicyclopentadiene
Certain glycol ethers
Ethylene glycol
n-Hexane 18,796 18,750 46
Benzene 8,232 8,092 140 584 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 5,697 5,657 40 6,515
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4,399 4,399 3,707
Hydrogen sulfide 2,194 2,194
Ethylbenzene 863 857 6 491 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 544 544 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 126 113 13
Cyclohexane 66 56 10 9,046
Naphthalene 54 54 315 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 43 43 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 31 31 ♦ Carcinogen
Molybdenum trioxide 5 5 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 3 3 423
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Dicyclopentadiene
Ethylene glycol
Certain glycol ethers
Carbon disulfide
Carbonyl sulfide
n-Hexane 19,508 19,506 2
Benzene 7,969 7,963 6 377 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 5,813 5,811 2 6,133
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4,469 4,469 3,972
Hydrogen sulfide 2,225 2,225
Ethylbenzene 847 847 707 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 520 520 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 180 179 1
Naphthalene 55 55 308 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 55 55 9,160
Nickel compounds 20 20 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 3 3 347
Molybdenum trioxide 2 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 2 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Certain glycol ethers
Dicyclopentadiene
Carbonyl sulfide
Carbon disulfide
n-Hexane 15,369 15,348 21
Benzene 5,974 5,910 64 1,168 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 5,535 5,517 18 19,574
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4,200 4,200 32,320
Hydrogen sulfide 2,964 2,964
Ethylbenzene 850 847 3 5,905 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 538 538 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 182 172 10
Naphthalene 68 57 11 926 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 59 54 5 10,083
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 46 46 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 24 24 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 3 3 1,622
Molybdenum trioxide 3 3 ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Carbon disulfide
Dicyclopentadiene
Carbonyl sulfide
Certain glycol ethers
n-Hexane 16,896 16,884 12
Benzene 6,357 6,317 4 36 674 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 5,764 5,751 3 10 11,044
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4,311 4,310 1 6,252
Hydrogen sulfide 2,818 2,818
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1,190 1,190 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylbenzene 858 856 2 392 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 538 538 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 57 57 543 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 24 24 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 7 1 6
Lead compounds 4 4 362
Molybdenum trioxide 3 3 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 3 0 3 16,558
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Carbon disulfide
Certain glycol ethers
Carbonyl sulfide
n-Hexane 20,061 17,920 2,141
Hydrogen sulfide 14,505 14,505
Toluene 5,938 5,256 3 679 16,344
Benzene 5,695 5,688 3 4 2,232 ♦ Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 5,194 4,628 1 565 9,229
Ethylbenzene 904 831 73 578 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 876 680 196
Cyclohexane 738 158 580 24,507
Naphthalene 35 35 835 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 22 22 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 4 4 540
Molybdenum trioxide 2 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Dicyclopentadiene
Carbon disulfide
Carbonyl sulfide
n-Hexane 21,641 21,632 9
Toluene 7,499 7,495 3 1 4,471
Benzene 5,902 5,898 3 1 1,722 ♦ Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4,334 4,333 1 2,586
Hydrogen sulfide 3,091 3,091
Cyclohexane 1,185 1,185 13,944
Ethylbenzene 1,032 1,027 5 325 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 974 974
Styrene 519 519 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 159 159 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 38 38 1,868 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 5 5
Lead compounds 4 4 3,725
Molybdenum trioxide 3 3 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 2 2 ♦ 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
Cyclohexane 8,498 9,257 54
Naphthalene 2,959 291 208
Xylene (mixed isomers) 215,653 3,495 3,479
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 46,976 99
Benzene 26,328 377 12,093
Carbonyl sulfide 1,685,055
Hydrogen sulfide 4,336 6,408,889
Styrene 789
Lead compounds 247
Toluene 218,117 6,178 9,149
n-Hexane 73,338 1,434
Ethylbenzene 31,074 438 837
Carbon disulfide 71,197

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
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Ethylbenzene 3
EQUILON ENTERPRISES LLC - SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US NORCO REFINE
NORCO, LA
Cyclohexane 9,257
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Toluene 43
EQUILON ENTERPRISES LLC - SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US NORCO REFINE
NORCO, LA
Toluene 6,178
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Xylene (mixed isomers) 25
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
Xylene (mixed isomers) 2
EQUILON ENTERPRISES LLC - SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US NORCO REFINE
NORCO, LA
Xylene (mixed isomers) 3,495
EQUILON ENTERPRISES LLC - SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US NORCO REFINE
NORCO, LA
Ethylbenzene 438
EQUILON ENTERPRISES LLC - SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US NORCO REFINE
NORCO, LA
Lead compounds 246
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Lead compounds 1
EQUILON ENTERPRISES LLC - SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US NORCO REFINE
NORCO, LA
Naphthalene 291
EQUILON ENTERPRISES LLC - SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US NORCO REFINE
NORCO, LA
Benzene 377
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Benzene 1

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 Apr 28, 2011 Jun 30, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 28, 2011 Jun 30, 2011 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Apr 28, 2011 Jun 30, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 15, 2006 Jan 30, 2007 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Dec 13, 2005 Jun 7, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Dec 13, 2005 Jun 7, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 24, 2001 Jun 28, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Feb 25, 1999 Apr 15, 1999 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jan 8, 1997 Jan 8, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 8, 1995 Apr 25, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 9, 1994 Apr 18, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jan 22, 1992 Mar 27, 1992 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Jan 22, 1992 Mar 27, 1992 Resolved
rcra Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) Oct 3, 1991 Jun 24, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Mar 18, 1991 Oct 16, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Feb 14, 1991 May 14, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Feb 14, 1991 May 14, 1991 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Feb 14, 1991 Oct 16, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Feb 14, 1991 May 14, 1991 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application Feb 13, 1991 Jan 22, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Nov 8, 1990 May 14, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 30, 1989 Nov 2, 1989 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
Oxygen, dissolved [DO] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5.50 mg/L 6.00 +8% Apr 2025 Open
Benzene DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.05 mg/L 0.02 +200% Jun 2024 Open
pH range excursions, greater than 30 minutes DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.03 occur/d 0.00 +2,147,483,650% Nov 2023 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 53.00 mg/L 45.00 +18% Nov 2019 Open
Oil & Grease DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 18.40 mg/L 15.00 +23% Dec 2017 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.

Judicial
· Case HQ-2025-0001 · Jan 13, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case EF-2017-8337 · May 23, 2017
$5,862
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2016-2026 · Dec 20, 2016
$4,323
Administrative - Formal
· Case EF-2016-8223 · Nov 20, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case EF-2014-8104 · Sep 19, 2014
$16,814
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2011-2011 · Apr 8, 2011
$11,500
Judicial
· Case 04-2005-9039 · Oct 28, 2010
$1,231,900
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ALD020852422-001 · Mar 27, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ALD020852422-SFQ · Mar 15, 1999
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ALD020852422-APT · Aug 11, 1991
$8,560
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ALD020852422-003 · Sep 12, 1989

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