EAST TEXAS GAS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,047 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 $19,125 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2628 HWY. 79 NORTH
CARTHAGE, TX 75633
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- PANOLA County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 211130
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jul 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $19,125 · last Oct 28, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000502858
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39,101 | — |
| 2023 | 23,876 | -39% |
| 2024 | 26,047 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 14,000 | 14,000 | — | — | 47,000 | |
| Benzene | 7,620 | 7,620 | — | — | 190,001 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,896 | 2,896 | — | — | 100,002 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,036 | 1,036 | — | — | 13,006 | |
| n-Hexane | 240 | 240 | — | — | 540,006 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 191 | 191 | — | — | 1,801 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 64 | 64 | — | — | 120,003 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | 1,100 | |
| Benzene | 6,998 | 6,998 | — | — | 3,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,678 | 2,678 | — | — | 970 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 959 | 959 | — | — | 130 | |
| n-Hexane | 190 | 190 | — | — | 4,300 | |
| Cyclohexane | 51 | 51 | — | — | 1,400 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 14,000 | 14,000 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 7,500 | 7,500 | — | — | 340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,940 | 2,940 | — | — | 720 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,061 | 1,061 | — | — | 470 | |
| n-Hexane | 600 | 600 | — | — | 931 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 45 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 540 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 10 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 5,500 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 1,500 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 3,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IESI TX LANDFILL, LP
HENDERSON, TX
|
Benzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SELECT WATER
CARTHAGE, TX
|
Benzene | 190,000 | — | — | — |
|
IESI TX LANDFILL, LP
HENDERSON, TX
|
Cyclohexane | 2 | — | — | — |
|
MCBRIDE OPERATING, LLC
WASKOM, TX
|
Cyclohexane | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SELECT WATER
CARTHAGE, TX
|
Cyclohexane | 120,000 | — | — | — |
|
IESI TX LANDFILL, LP
HENDERSON, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
MCBRIDE OPERATING, LLC
WASKOM, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SELECT WATER
CARTHAGE, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 1,800 | — | — | — |
|
IESI TX LANDFILL, LP
HENDERSON, TX
|
n-Hexane | 6 | — | — | — |
|
SELECT WATER
CARTHAGE, TX
|
n-Hexane | 540,000 | — | — | — |
|
IESI TX LANDFILL, LP
HENDERSON, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | — |
|
MCBRIDE OPERATING, LLC
WASKOM, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | — |
|
SELECT WATER
CARTHAGE, TX
|
Methanol | 47,000 | — | — | — |
|
IESI TX LANDFILL, LP
HENDERSON, TX
|
Toluene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
SELECT WATER
CARTHAGE, TX
|
Toluene | 100,000 | — | — | — |
|
SELECT WATER
CARTHAGE, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,000 | — | — | — |
|
IESI TX LANDFILL, LP
HENDERSON, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
MCBRIDE OPERATING, LLC
WASKOM, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4 | — | — | — |
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 |
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| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 28, 2018 | — | 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.