Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,106 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 $409,720 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3500 SHELL STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
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- KERN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 13 · last Nov 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $409,720 · last Feb 5, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000481684
How This Compares
#103
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#3,392
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,992 | — |
| 2016 | 9,699 | +387% |
| 2017 | 14,106 | +45% |
| 2018 | 1,960 | -86% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 1,922 | +620052% |
| 2021 | 7,548 | +293% |
| 2022 | 1,977 | -74% |
| 2023 | 1,882 | -5% |
| 2024 | 1,945 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,890 | — | — | 1,890 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,830 | — | — | 1,830 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,920 | — | — | 1,920 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | — | — | 0 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5,603 | — | — | 5,603 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,890 | — | — | 1,890 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,893 | — | — | 1,893 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 648 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,935 | — | — | 1,935 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 12,115 | — | — | 12,115 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,965 | — | — | 1,965 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,724 | — | — | 7,724 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,950 | — | — | 1,950 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,967 | — | — | 1,967 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 19, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 19, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 6, 2023 | Feb 18, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 4, 2023 | Jul 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 26, 2023 | Feb 18, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 21, 2022 | Mar 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 21, 2022 | Feb 18, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 21, 2022 | Mar 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 14, 2022 | Feb 18, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 31, 2022 | Feb 18, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 8, 2022 | Feb 18, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 28, 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 3, 2021 | Jun 18, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 2, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 28, 2020 | Feb 18, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 3, 2020 | Nov 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 13, 2020 | Mar 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 6, 2019 | Feb 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 1, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 4, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 2017 | Apr 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 21, 2017 | May 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 25, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 17, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 13, 2001 | Dec 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 2000 | Mar 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 2000 | Jan 8, 2001 | Resolved |
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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604721973 · Feb 5, 2026
$48,690
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604746831 · Feb 5, 2026
$48,690
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD990806317-508 · Jan 12, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD990806317-204 · Nov 20, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604746825 · Jan 21, 2025
$19,010
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604240527 · Jan 21, 2025
$19,010
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603908310 · Mar 13, 2024
$3,600
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604045196 · Mar 13, 2024
$3,600
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603814849 · Dec 7, 2023
$6,200
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603932680 · Dec 7, 2023
$6,200
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603810480 · Dec 7, 2023
$6,200
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603814863 · Dec 6, 2023
$19,280
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603810479 · Dec 6, 2023
$16,200
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603810478 · Dec 6, 2023
$14,360
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604746826 · Dec 6, 2023
$16,200
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603810475 · Dec 6, 2023
$21,100
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603814853 · Dec 6, 2023
$14,360
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603814856 · Dec 6, 2023
$16,200
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603814864 · Dec 6, 2023
$21,100
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603810472 · Dec 6, 2023
$19,280
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