NAVAJO REFINING COMPANY, LLC - LOVINGTON REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,227 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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7406 S. MAIN
LOVINGTON, NM 88260
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- LEA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 18, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000600886
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 5,200 | — |
| 2016 | 5,345 | +3% |
| 2017 | 5,227 | -2% |
| 2018 | 3,796 | -27% |
| 2019 | 7,689 | +103% |
| 2020 | 9,063 | +18% |
| 2021 | 10,101 | +11% |
| 2022 | 10,215 | +1% |
| 2023 | 9,608 | -6% |
| 2024 | 12,357 | +29% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 5,428 | 5,428 | — | — | 64 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,463 | 3,463 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 892 | 892 | — | — | 52 | |
| Cyclohexane | 714 | 714 | — | — | 40 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 658 | 658 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 580 | 580 | — | — | 131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 325 | 325 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 159 | 159 | — | — | 129 | |
| Cumene | 49 | 49 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 21 | 21 | — | — | 314 | |
| Methanol | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 280 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,990 | 4,990 | — | — | 10 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,660 | 1,660 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 820 | 820 | — | — | 238 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 610 | 610 | — | — | 237 | |
| Benzene | 540 | 540 | — | — | 79 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 457 | 457 | — | — | 6 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 299 | 299 | — | — | 160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 123 | 123 | — | — | 2 | |
| Methanol | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 15 | 15 | — | — | 100 | |
| Propylene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 1,500 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,090 | 5,090 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,700 | 1,700 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 810 | 810 | — | — | 17 | |
| Cyclohexane | 650 | 650 | — | — | 7 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 600 | 600 | — | — | 15 | |
| Benzene | 540 | 540 | — | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 296 | 296 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 269 | 269 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 138 | 138 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12 | 12 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Propylene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 2,400 | |
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,180 | 5,180 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,520 | 1,520 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 810 | 810 | — | — | 3 | |
| Cyclohexane | 620 | 620 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 590 | 590 | — | — | 11 | |
| Benzene | 530 | 530 | — | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 280 | 280 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 270 | 270 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 137 | 137 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11 | 11 | — | — | 3,100 | |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 2,400 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,180 | 5,180 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,030 | 1,030 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 668 | 668 | — | — | 3 | |
| Cyclohexane | 650 | 650 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 489 | 489 | — | — | 11 | |
| Benzene | 350 | 350 | — | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 283 | 283 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 143 | 143 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 14 | 14 | — | — | 3,100 | |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 1,100 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,082 | 5,082 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,054 | 1,054 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 290 | 290 | — | — | 4 | |
| Cyclohexane | 270 | 270 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 190 | 190 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 186 | 186 | — | — | 13 | |
| Ethylene | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 74 | 74 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 49 | 49 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 19 | 19 | — | — | 3,200 | |
| Propylene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,210 | 1,210 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,091 | 1,091 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 349 | 349 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 310 | 310 | — | — | 25 | |
| Benzene | 266 | 266 | — | — | 59 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 216 | 216 | — | — | 37 | |
| Methanol | 144 | 144 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 85 | 85 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 25 | 25 | — | — | 3,400 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,630 | 1,630 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 760 | 760 | — | — | 20 | |
| Cyclohexane | 670 | 670 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 660 | 660 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 540 | 540 | — | — | 30 | |
| Benzene | 490 | 490 | — | — | 54 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 278 | 278 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 80 | 80 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 32 | 32 | — | — | 3,100 | |
| Ethylene | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,720 | 1,720 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 760 | 760 | — | — | 25 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 670 | 670 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 670 | 670 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 550 | 550 | — | — | 23 | |
| Benzene | 480 | 480 | — | — | 76 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 276 | 276 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 78 | 78 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 61 | 61 | — | — | 790 | |
| Ethylene | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,610 | 1,610 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 760 | 760 | — | — | 3 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 656 | 656 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 650 | 650 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 540 | 540 | — | — | 7 | |
| Benzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 56 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 269 | 269 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 79 | 79 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 54 | 54 | — | — | 730 | |
| Ethylene | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
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Cyclohexane | 40 | — | — | — |
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SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
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Naphthalene | 23 | — | — | — |
|
SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
|
Anthracene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
|
Benzene | 130 | — | — | — |
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SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
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n-Hexane | 64 | — | — | — |
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SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 129 | — | — | — |
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SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
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Cumene | 1 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
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Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
|
Toluene | 51 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Benzene | 1 | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Cyclohexane | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Propylene | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Ethylbenzene | 0 | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Mercury compounds | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Cumene | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Lead compounds | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Ethylene | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| n-Hexane | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Ammonia | 314 | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Methanol | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Zinc compounds | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Anthracene | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Toluene | 0 | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
| Naphthalene | — | LOVINGTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOVINGTON |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 6, 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 6, 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 26, 2011 | Feb 24, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 26, 2011 | Feb 24, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 26, 2011 | Feb 24, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 15, 2006 | Jul 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 15, 2006 | Jul 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 2001 | Jul 12, 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.