TOTALENERGIES PETROCHEMICALS & REFINING USA, INC. - CARVILLE POLYSTYRENE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,529 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $48,109 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6225 HIGHWAY 75
CARVILLE, LA 70721
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- IBERVILLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 4 · last Nov 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $48,109 · last Jan 19, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110070827758
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 | 27,699 | — |
| 2016 | 23,344 | -16% |
| 2017 | 23,529 | +1% |
| 2018 | 23,302 | -1% |
| 2019 | 78 | -100% |
| 2020 | 27,412 | +35044% |
| 2021 | 27,298 | -0% |
| 2022 | 24,619 | -10% |
| 2023 | 22,439 | -9% |
| 2024 | 23,261 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 18,200 | 18,200 | — | — | 1,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,900 | 4,900 | — | — | 1,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 95 | 95 | — | — | 69 | |
| Cumene | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 19 | — | 19 | — | 1,500 | |
| Benzene | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 17,600 | 17,600 | — | — | 3,910 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,700 | 4,700 | — | — | 2,251 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 93 | 93 | — | — | 64 | |
| Cumene | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 1,300 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 19,200 | 19,200 | — | — | 3,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,200 | 5,200 | — | — | 2,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 100 | — | 100 | — | 300 | |
| Toluene | 72 | 72 | — | — | 92 | |
| Cumene | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 21,000 | 21,000 | — | — | 3,169 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,048 | 5,800 | 248 | — | 2,577 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 101 | — | 101 | — | 899 | |
| Toluene | 101 | 101 | — | — | 66 | |
| Cumene | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 21,766 | 21,766 | — | — | 3,158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,507 | 5,342 | 165 | — | 2,123 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 67 | — | 67 | — | 702 | |
| Cumene | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 29 | 29 | — | — | 87 | |
| Benzene | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 57 | 57 | — | — | 113 | |
| Zinc compounds | 21 | — | 21 | — | 33,132 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 17,502 | 17,502 | — | — | 3,857 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,671 | 5,671 | — | — | 2,907 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 62 | 62 | — | — | 100 | |
| Cumene | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 25 | — | 25 | — | 23,255 | |
| Benzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 16,581 | 16,581 | — | — | 5,648 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,832 | 6,832 | — | — | 3,686 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 46 | 46 | — | — | 996 | |
| Cumene | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 26 | — | 26 | — | 3,685 | |
| Benzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 16,284 | 16,284 | — | — | 9,045 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,889 | 6,889 | — | — | 5,343 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 95 | 95 | — | — | 330 | |
| Cumene | 38 | 38 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 25 | — | 25 | — | 2,191 | |
| Benzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 22,000 | 22,000 | — | — | 9,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,600 | 5,600 | — | — | 5,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 42 | 42 | — | — | 390 | |
| Cumene | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | — | 9 | — | 840 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | 510 |
| Toluene | — | — | 69 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 1,400 | 1,100 | 45,000 |
| Styrene | — | 5,700 | 1,700 | 52,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
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Zinc compounds | 1,500 | — | — | — |
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RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
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Toluene | — | — | 69 | — |
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RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,100 | — |
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RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
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Styrene | — | — | 1,700 | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 8, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 8, 2011 | Mar 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 11, 2006 | Feb 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 11, 2006 | Feb 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 1996 | Jul 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 1993 | Jul 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 13, 1989 | Mar 2, 1990 | 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.