SHELL CHEMICAL LP - GEISMAR PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 266,444 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $20,850 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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7594 LA-75
GEISMAR, LA 70734
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- ASCENSION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325110
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $20,850 · last Apr 21, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000743394
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 | 312,764 | — |
| 2016 | 313,856 | 0% |
| 2017 | 266,444 | -15% |
| 2018 | 309,569 | +16% |
| 2019 | 18,860 | -94% |
| 2020 | 294,674 | +1462% |
| 2021 | 240,706 | -18% |
| 2022 | 233,382 | -3% |
| 2023 | 230,755 | -1% |
| 2024 | 232,367 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 34,709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 113,781 | 113,781 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 39,687 | — | 39,687 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 39,092 | 38,950 | 142 | — | 19,215 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 16,077 | 16,072 | 5 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,580 | 13,544 | 36 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 3,350 | 3,350 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 3,028 | 10 | 3,018 | — | 49,202 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 2,357 | 2,357 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 1,197 | 41 | 1,156 | — | 29,972 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 146 | 146 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 8 | — | 8 | — | 87,253 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 67,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 112,988 | 112,988 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 39,687 | — | 39,687 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 37,900 | 37,751 | 149 | — | 28,051 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 16,046 | 16,041 | 5 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,523 | 13,477 | 46 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 3,352 | 3,352 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 3,174 | 10 | 3,164 | — | 16,543 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 2,321 | 2,321 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 1,254 | 41 | 1,213 | — | 55,167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 298 | 298 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 143 | 143 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 9 | — | 9 | — | 61,138 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 117,167 | 117,167 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 39,687 | — | 39,687 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 37,752 | 37,604 | 148 | — | 22,477 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 14,618 | 14,613 | 5 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,949 | 12,905 | 44 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 3,346 | 3,346 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 3,221 | 3,221 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 3,155 | 10 | 3,145 | — | 13,255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 1,244 | 39 | 1,205 | — | 73,465 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 172 | 172 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 9 | — | 9 | — | 91,082 | |
| Chloroethane | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 115,261 | 115,261 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 43,614 | — | 43,614 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 40,513 | 39,981 | 532 | — | 20,232 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 13,921 | 13,916 | 5 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,827 | 13,822 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 4,981 | 4,981 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 3,366 | 3,366 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 3,243 | 10 | 3,233 | — | 11,932 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 1,653 | 35 | 1,618 | — | 33,058 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 166 | 166 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 91 | 91 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 9 | — | 9 | — | 75 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 22,526 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 108,461 | 108,461 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 77,593 | 77,510 | 83 | — | 3,186 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 63,075 | — | 63,075 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 16,096 | 16,091 | 5 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,060 | 15,055 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 5,904 | 5,904 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 3,375 | 3,375 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 3,152 | 10 | 3,142 | — | 18,786 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 1,621 | 49 | 1,572 | — | 21,468 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 209 | 209 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 83 | 83 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 5 | — | 5 | — | 75,304 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 21,138 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 17,251 | 17,251 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,609 | 48 | 1,561 | — | 96,409 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 23,296 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 118,401 | 118,401 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 72,758 | 72,683 | 75 | — | 2,510 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 67,580 | — | 67,580 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 16,790 | 16,790 | — | — | 8,880 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,659 | 15,659 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 10,413 | 10,413 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 3,421 | 3,421 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2,501 | 5 | 2,496 | — | 17,287 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 1,498 | 42 | 1,456 | — | 108,494 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 354 | 354 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 7 | — | 7 | — | 76,324 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 18,750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 128,682 | 128,682 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 72,769 | 72,696 | 73 | — | 2,418 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22,527 | — | 22,527 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,998 | 12,998 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 11,946 | 11,946 | — | — | 5,052 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 9,424 | 9,424 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 3,682 | 3,682 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2,144 | 5 | 2,139 | — | 16,972 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 1,290 | 41 | 1,249 | — | 35,882 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 361 | 361 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 299 | 299 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 277 | 277 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 5 | — | 5 | — | 74,438 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 17,708 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 164,209 | 164,209 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 72,810 | 72,726 | 84 | — | 2,394 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 45,053 | — | 45,053 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11,506 | 11,506 | — | — | 4,129 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,532 | 7,532 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 4,369 | 4,369 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 3,688 | 3,688 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2,465 | 1 | 2,464 | — | 14,145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 1,469 | 41 | 1,428 | — | 21,954 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 361 | 361 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 229 | 229 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 117 | 117 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 8 | — | 8 | — | 165,242 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 18,621 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 158,395 | 158,395 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 78,003 | 77,566 | 437 | — | 1,565 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 45,053 | — | 45,053 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 13,868 | 13,868 | — | — | 1,780 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,890 | 6,890 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 3,662 | 3,662 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 3,628 | 3,628 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 1,241 | 1 | 1,240 | — | 14,584 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 987 | 29 | 958 | — | 29,029 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 361 | 361 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 303 | 303 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 272 | 272 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 61 | — | 61 | — | 92,765 | |
| Nitric acid | 40 | 40 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | 11,118,936 | 24,217 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 93 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 40,327 |
| Ethylene | — | — | 5,280,064 | 1,580,412 |
| Silver | — | 87,181 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 9,602,927 |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 37,872 | — | — |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | 2,640 | 53,168 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 11 | 462,508 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 17,669 | — | — |
| Chloroethane | — | — | 108 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Nickel compounds | — | 17,669 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF LOUISIANA LLC - BATON ROUGE
WALKER, LA
|
Nickel compounds | 12,303 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF LOUISIANA LLC - BATON ROUGE
WALKER, LA
|
Ammonia | 19,215 | — | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 37,872 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF LOUISIANA LLC - BATON ROUGE
WALKER, LA
|
Cobalt compounds | 11,330 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF LOUISIANA LLC - BATON ROUGE
WALKER, LA
|
Asbestos (friable) | 34,709 | — | — | — |
|
CATALYST REFINERS INC
NITRO, WV
|
Silver | — | 87,181 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF LOUISIANA LLC - BATON ROUGE
WALKER, LA
|
Silver | 72 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Feb 14, 2018 | Feb 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jun 20, 2013 | Nov 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 20, 2013 | Nov 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2013 | Nov 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 20, 2013 | Jun 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Apr 7, 2009 | Apr 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 15, 2004 | Feb 14, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 2004 | Feb 14, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill | Mar 8, 2003 | Nov 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 26, 2001 | Nov 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 11, 2001 | Nov 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 13, 2001 | Nov 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Sep 29, 2000 | Nov 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 15, 2000 | Nov 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 24, 2000 | Nov 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 1999 | Jan 23, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 1999 | Jan 23, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jan 31, 1999 | Nov 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 8, 1992 | Nov 5, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 24, 1992 | Nov 5, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 12, 1990 | Jul 23, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 1990 | Jul 23, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 2, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 30, 1990 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 21, 1985 | Feb 19, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 1, 1984 | Jul 17, 1984 | 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 | 158.60 mg/L | 50.00 | +217% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 210.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +1,300% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,236.57 kg/d | 2,895.61 | +12% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,700.10 kg/d | 2,895.61 | +28% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,146.35 kg/d | 858.97 | +33% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,583.88 kg/d | 2,751.24 | +30% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 257.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +29% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 510.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +28% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 470.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +18% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 470.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +135% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,597.95 kg/d | 2,611.86 | +38% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +400% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +900% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +89% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +183% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +4% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +67% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,514.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +10,928% | Sep 2015 | 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.