EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP
Quick Summary
- •Released 208,976 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2699 OLD BLOOMINGTON HWY
VICTORIA, TX 77901
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- VICTORIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 3 · last May 29, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 24, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110012498476
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 389,428 | — |
| 2016 | 193,641 | -50% |
| 2017 | 208,976 | +8% |
| 2018 | 208,488 | -0% |
| 2019 | 53,309 | -74% |
| 2020 | 172,256 | +223% |
| 2021 | 168,587 | -2% |
| 2022 | 176,220 | +5% |
| 2023 | 154,746 | -12% |
| 2024 | 179,095 | +16% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 53,309 | 53,309 | — | — | 14,469,310 |
2018
2017
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 136,103 | 136,103 | — | — | 448,988 | |
| Ethylene | 57,422 | 57,422 | — | — | 6,766,461 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 116 | 116 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 321,111 | 321,111 | — | — | 469,437 | |
| Ethylene | 68,201 | 68,201 | — | — | 5,816,668 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 116 | 116 | — | — | — |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CORTEVA VICTORIA PLANT
VICTORIA, TX
|
Ethylene | — | — | 8,813,750 | — |
|
CHEMICAL RECLAMATION SERVICES AVALON FACILITY
AVALON, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 1,926 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 115 | — |
|
CORTEVA VICTORIA PLANT
VICTORIA, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 513,840 | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 7, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 9, 2013 | Jul 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 9, 2013 | Jul 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 9, 2013 | Jul 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 9, 2013 | Jul 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 9, 2013 | Jul 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 12, 2011 | Jan 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 11, 2011 | Aug 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 16, 2009 | Jul 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 16, 2009 | Jul 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 16, 2009 | Oct 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 16, 2009 | Oct 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jul 10, 2008 | Jul 24, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 10, 2008 | Jul 24, 2008 | 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.