TOTALENERGIES PETROCHEMICALS & REFINING USA INC - COS-MAR STYRENE MONOMER PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 161,354 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
-
6325 HWY 75
CARVILLE, LA 70721
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- IBERVILLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325110
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 10, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000597319
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 | 184,954 | — |
| 2016 | 149,664 | -19% |
| 2017 | 161,354 | +8% |
| 2018 | 124,706 | -23% |
| 2019 | 123,704 | -1% |
| 2020 | 167,132 | +35% |
| 2021 | 175,046 | +5% |
| 2022 | 173,389 | -1% |
| 2023 | 174,123 | 0% |
| 2024 | 168,710 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 20 | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 51,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 97,001 | 97,000 | 1 | — | 1,380 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 35,003 | 35,000 | 3 | — | 2,410 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 21,808 | 21,800 | 8 | — | 732 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 11,302 | 11,300 | 2 | — | 2,054 | |
| Ethylene | 2,220 | 2,220 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 1,209 | 1,209 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 165 | — | 165 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 20 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 101,002 | 101,000 | 2 | — | 1,840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 37,003 | 37,000 | 3 | — | 2,401 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 22,502 | 22,500 | 2 | — | 1,110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 10,800 | 10,800 | 0 | — | 2,349 | |
| Ethylene | 1,470 | 1,470 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 1,215 | 1,215 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 131 | — | 131 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 42 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 32,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 104,001 | 104,000 | 1 | — | 2,216 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 31,002 | 31,000 | 2 | — | 2,377 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 24,302 | 24,300 | 2 | — | 1,985 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 11,000 | 11,000 | 0 | — | 2,138 | |
| Ethylene | 1,710 | 1,710 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 1,214 | 1,214 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 159 | — | 159 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | 298 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 941 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 297 | |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 144 | |
| Styrene | 107,948 | 107,929 | 19 | — | 5,993 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 27,684 | 27,659 | 25 | — | 4,562 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 23,013 | 23,000 | 13 | — | 5,128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 13,248 | 13,247 | 0 | — | 3,212 | |
| Ethylene | 1,754 | 1,754 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 1,230 | 1,230 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 169 | — | 169 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 297 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 139 | |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 202 | |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | 231 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 48,212 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 106,689 | 106,669 | 20 | — | 2,364 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 23,629 | 23,626 | 3 | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 21,746 | 21,735 | 11 | — | 2,358 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 11,403 | 11,401 | 2 | — | 887 | |
| Ethylene | 2,308 | 2,308 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 1,222 | 1,222 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 133 | — | 133 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 139 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 98,830 | 98,824 | 6 | — | 2,414 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 23,641 | 23,637 | 4 | — | 981 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 1,232 | 1,232 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 14,794 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 937 | |
| Styrene | 66,359 | 66,345 | 14 | — | 9,968 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 22,852 | 22,840 | 12 | — | 8,991 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 22,705 | 22,700 | 5 | — | 4,481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 9,400 | 9,398 | 2 | — | 4,582 | |
| Ethylene | 1,982 | 1,982 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 1,231 | 1,231 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 177 | — | 177 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 130 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 209 | |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 16,866 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 102,635 | 102,600 | 35 | — | 1,815 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 22,602 | 22,585 | 17 | — | 2,804 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 20,258 | 20,255 | 3 | — | 1,741 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 12,663 | 12,661 | 2 | — | 2,096 | |
| Ethylene | 1,803 | 1,803 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 1,232 | 1,232 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 161 | — | 161 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 1,731 | |
| Styrene | 92,060 | 92,048 | 12 | — | 1,379 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 23,641 | 23,628 | 13 | — | 2,825 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 18,963 | 18,947 | 16 | — | 2,049 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 12,022 | 12,019 | 3 | — | 2,053 | |
| Ethylene | 1,606 | 1,606 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 1,255 | 1,255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 117 | — | 117 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 26 | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 37,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 103,016 | 103,000 | 16 | — | 1,492 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 33,032 | 33,000 | 32 | — | 1,284 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 29,314 | 29,300 | 14 | — | 3,327 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 15,903 | 15,900 | 3 | — | 2,847 | |
| Ethylene | 2,280 | 2,280 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 1,242 | 1,242 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 164 | — | 164 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | 260,100 | 480,000 | 110,630 |
| Ethylene | — | — | 1,700,000 | 27,000 |
| Biphenyl | — | — | 380,000 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 350,090 | 44,000 | 93,300 |
| Styrene | — | 180,130 | 590,000 | 40,100 |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | 750,000 | — |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 380,000 | — |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 55,000 |
| Toluene | — | 190,044 | 16,000 | 25,000 |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | 500,000 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES
PARKER, AZ
|
Toluene | — | 44 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 2,000 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Toluene | 10 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Styrene | 150 | — | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES
PARKER, AZ
|
Styrene | — | 130 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 1,100 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES COLONIAL LANDFILL
SORRENTO, LA
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 51,000 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 630 |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES
PARKER, AZ
|
Benzene | — | 100 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Benzene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | 20 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
SULPHUR, LA
|
Ethylbenzene | 20 | — | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES
PARKER, AZ
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 90 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2,300 |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 11, 2015 | Jan 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 21, 2007 | Jul 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2007 | Jul 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 2005 | Aug 10, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2005 | Aug 10, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 1991 | Mar 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1991 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 1990 | Sep 20, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 1989 | Mar 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 26, 1989 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 22, 1988 | May 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 11, 1988 | Oct 13, 1988 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 9, 1988 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 1987 | Sep 10, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 1985 | May 16, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 1983 | Jan 23, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.20 | +197% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Ethylbenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.15 mg/L | 1.00 | +215% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 kg/d | 0.05 | +18% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 kg/d | 0.14 | +123% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Ethylbenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.10 kg/d | 0.83 | +517% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 315.98 kg/d | 249.25 | +27% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.79 kg/d | 94.43 | +7% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.95 kg/d | 0.16 | +2,383% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Benzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.22 kg/d | 0.29 | +9,611% | Jun 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.