Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL ORANGE POLYETHYLENE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 91,358 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $123,150 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
5309 FM 1006
ORANGE, TX 77630
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- ORANGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $123,150 · last Mar 13, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110034635367
How This Compares
#160
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,166
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-32% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 128,434 | — |
| 2016 | 135,324 | +5% |
| 2017 | 91,358 | -32% |
| 2018 | 100,384 | +10% |
| 2019 | 89,574 | -11% |
| 2020 | 120,689 | +35% |
| 2021 | 120,428 | -0% |
| 2022 | 118,692 | -1% |
| 2023 | 105,862 | -11% |
| 2024 | 86,934 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 86,784 | 86,784 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 150 | 150 | — | — | 3 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 105,712 | 105,712 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 150 | 150 | — | — | 2 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 118,454 | 118,454 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 238 | 238 | — | — | 2 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 120,190 | 120,190 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 238 | 238 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 120,425 | 120,425 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 264 | 264 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 89,375 | 89,375 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 199 | 199 | — | — | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 100,185 | 100,185 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 199 | 199 | — | — | 1,748 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 91,130 | 91,130 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 228 | 228 | — | — | 2,808 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 135,096 | 135,096 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 228 | 228 | — | — | 1,477 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 128,206 | 128,206 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 228 | 228 | — | — | 1,425 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | — | 15,542,019 | — | 7,342,929 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
SULPHUR, LA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 21, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 6, 2021 | Jan 9, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 18, 2020 | Apr 10, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 26, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Apr 20, 2016 | Apr 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 18, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 7, 2007 | Aug 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 29, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Jul 8, 1992 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | May 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 d | 0.31 | +37% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.99 MGD | 8.60 | +16% | Aug 2017 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602226809 · Mar 13, 2023
$13,200
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602860353 · Oct 24, 2022
$49,950
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2021-3328 · Jun 1, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602732731 · Jun 1, 2021
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602714230 · May 19, 2021
$60,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2021-3327 · May 19, 2021
$60,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601869299 · Aug 16, 2020
$25,542
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600717612 · Feb 19, 2019
$310,500
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008088833-1 · Aug 7, 2007
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N413 · Jun 29, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N418 · Jul 20, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N581 · Jun 2, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N523 · Mar 19, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N415 · Nov 29, 1991
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