TEXAS CITY CRUDE OIL TERMINAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,528 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 $10,300 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
201 BAY STREET SOUTH
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
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- GALVESTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 9 · last Oct 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $10,300 · last Oct 2, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000463864
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 | 13,554 | — |
| 2016 | 13,595 | 0% |
| 2017 | 11,528 | -15% |
| 2018 | 11,553 | 0% |
| 2019 | 334 | -97% |
| 2020 | 14,444 | +4225% |
| 2021 | 14,173 | -2% |
| 2022 | 12,505 | -12% |
| 2023 | 10,098 | -19% |
| 2024 | 13,582 | +34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 12,827 | 12,827 | — | — | 2,882 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 9,588 | 9,588 | — | — | 3,606 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 6,355 | |
| Methanol | 11,985 | 11,985 | — | — | 3,532 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,197 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,655,647 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 2,260 | |
| Methanol | 13,414 | 13,414 | — | — | 1,001 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl iodide | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 38,086 | |
| Methanol | 13,840 | 13,840 | — | — | 208,985 | |
| Chlorine | 344 | 344 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,282 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 334 | 334 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 1,703 | |
| Methanol | 10,549 | 10,549 | — | — | 1,556 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 673 | 673 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 331 | 331 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 10,499 | 10,499 | — | — | 1,783 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 673 | 673 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 356 | 356 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 2,127 | |
| Methanol | 12,589 | 12,589 | — | — | 956 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 673 | 673 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 333 | 333 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 12,624 | 12,624 | — | — | 1,573 | |
| n-Hexane | 433 | 433 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 328 | 328 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 91 | 91 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 43 | 43 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,526 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 426,691 | 27,366 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 2,882 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,127 | 40 ACRE FACILITY, TEXAS CITY |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 18, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 18, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 18, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 18, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jan 18, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 5, 2013 | Dec 5, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 24, 2012 | Jun 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 24, 2012 | Jun 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 2012 | May 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 24, 2012 | May 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 22, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 21, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 20, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 19, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 19, 2009 | Oct 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 19, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 19, 2009 | Oct 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 18, 2007 | Jan 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 12, 2007 | Jan 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 11, 2007 | Jan 31, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jun 9, 2006 | Jun 15, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jun 1, 2005 | Aug 26, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 1, 2005 | Aug 26, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 1, 2005 | Jul 11, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 1, 2005 | Jul 11, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 1, 2005 | Aug 26, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 26, 2005 | Jun 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 21, 2004 | Jan 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 1, 1993 | Nov 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Oct 1, 1993 | Nov 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 1, 1993 | Nov 30, 1994 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 154.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +105% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 192.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +156% | Nov 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.