CONOCOPHILLIPS FREEPORT
Quick Summary
- •Released 22,118 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $2,813 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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CR 731 1/2 MI NE OF INTERX OF CR 731 AND FM 1495
FREEPORT, TX 77541
View on map ↗ - County
- BRAZORIA County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 25, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $2,813 · last Aug 24, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110041921034
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 | 26,353 | — |
| 2016 | 23,557 | -11% |
| 2017 | 22,118 | -6% |
| 2018 | 20,357 | -8% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 19,845 | — |
| 2021 | 9,155 | -54% |
| 2022 | 8,926 | -2% |
| 2023 | 8,306 | -7% |
| 2024 | 18,428 | +122% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 8,402 | 8,402 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 5,793 | 5,793 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,136 | 2,136 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,714 | 1,714 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 229 | 229 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 151 | 151 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,505 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 3,242 | 3,242 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 3,143 | 3,143 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,141 | 1,141 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 575 | 575 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 163 | 163 | — | — | 9 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 4,882 | 4,882 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,473 | 2,473 | — | — | 273 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 952 | 952 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 441 | 441 | — | — | 3 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 137 | 137 | — | — | 17 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 36 | 36 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 4,785 | 4,785 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,323 | 2,323 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 999 | 999 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 655 | 655 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 319 | 319 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 9,728 | 9,728 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 6,174 | 6,174 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,811 | 1,811 | — | — | 3 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,105 | 1,105 | — | — | 607 | |
| Toluene | 822 | 822 | — | — | 9,538 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 202 | 202 | — | — | 124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 9,690 | 9,690 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 7,000 | 7,000 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,730 | 1,730 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,150 | 1,150 | — | — | 300 | |
| Toluene | 560 | 560 | — | — | 4,800 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 210 | 210 | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 10,070 | 10,070 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 8,000 | 8,000 | — | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,270 | 1,270 | — | — | 736 | |
| Toluene | 610 | 610 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 240 | 240 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 10,320 | 10,320 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 8,500 | 8,500 | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,320 | 1,320 | — | — | 240 | |
| Toluene | 540 | 540 | — | — | 3,840 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 240 | 240 | — | — | 48 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 10,330 | 10,330 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 10,300 | 10,300 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,710 | 2,710 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,790 | 1,790 | — | — | 51 | |
| Toluene | 600 | 600 | — | — | 800 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 560 | 560 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 58 | 58 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 35 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 8 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 6,962 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 39,737 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 75,309 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 8,856 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2,345 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 98,658 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Benzene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Lead compounds | 2,500 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
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 | FRV | Jul 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 28, 2012 | Oct 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 28, 2012 | Oct 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 28, 2012 | Oct 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 13, 2005 | Oct 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 13, 2005 | Oct 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 13, 2005 | Oct 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 13, 2005 | Oct 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 13, 2005 | Oct 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 13, 2005 | Oct 25, 2005 | 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.