DUKE ENERGY SHERWOOD SMITH ENERGY COMPLEX
Quick Summary
- •Released 266,340 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
-
NC SR 1825; 198 ENERGY WAY
HAMLET, NC 28345
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- RICHMOND County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 5, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110004060417
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 | 281,312 | — |
| 2016 | 273,242 | -3% |
| 2017 | 266,340 | -3% |
| 2018 | 318,336 | +20% |
| 2019 | 220,280 | -31% |
| 2020 | 206,247 | -6% |
| 2021 | 180,304 | -13% |
| 2022 | 190,379 | +6% |
| 2023 | 170,456 | -10% |
| 2024 | 140,488 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 140,470 | 140,470 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 170,440 | 170,440 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 190,290 | 190,290 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 180,230 | 180,230 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 58 | 58 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 160,230 | 160,230 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 46,000 | 46,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 220,280 | 220,280 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 250,221 | 250,220 | 1 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 68,000 | 68,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 90 | 90 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 210,320 | 210,320 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 56,000 | 56,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 210,220 | 210,220 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 63,000 | 63,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 220,290 | 220,290 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 61,000 | 61,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP BROWNS SUMMIT
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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.