Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
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TEXAS PETROCHEMICALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 79,317 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 $12,169,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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8600 PARK PLACE BOULEVARD
HOUSTON, TX 77017
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 14, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $12,169,000 · last Jan 15, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000461134
How This Compares
#174
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,269
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
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)
-45% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 113,836 | — |
| 2016 | 117,595 | +3% |
| 2017 | 79,317 | -33% |
| 2018 | 87,669 | +11% |
| 2019 | 126,622 | +44% |
| 2020 | 80,125 | -37% |
| 2021 | 102,958 | +28% |
| 2022 | 99,701 | -3% |
| 2023 | 64,056 | -36% |
| 2024 | 62,081 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 21,391 | 6,850 | 14,541 | — | 60,553 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 18,336 | 18,336 | — | — | 92,914 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 18,236 | 18,236 | — | — | 5,292 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,641 | 1,641 | — | — | 25,771 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 1,091 | 1,091 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,021 | 1,021 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 364 | 364 | — | — | — | |
| Boron trifluoride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 25,127 | 25,127 | — | — | 1,914 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 20,157 | 5,638 | 14,519 | — | 95,754 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 14,838 | 14,838 | — | — | 85,803 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,615 | 1,615 | — | — | 30,135 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 1,286 | 1,286 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 597 | 597 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 404 | 404 | — | — | — | |
| Boron trifluoride | 33 | 33 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 29,417 | 29,417 | — | — | 97,058 | |
| Ammonia | 29,211 | 26,111 | 3,100 | — | 3,747 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 27,118 | 27,118 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,639 | 7,342 | 297 | — | 50,868 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 3,224 | 3,224 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,644 | 1,644 | — | — | 43,452 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 1,125 | 1,125 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 323 | 323 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 37,631 | 37,544 | 87 | — | 1,150 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 34,480 | 34,480 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 23,468 | 23,468 | — | — | 65,942 | |
| Methanol | 3,444 | 3,207 | 237 | — | 37,495 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,862 | 1,862 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 1,370 | 1,370 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 674 | 674 | — | — | 26,183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 29 | 29 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 23,883 | 23,789 | 94 | — | 256 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 23,809 | 23,809 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 23,088 | 23,088 | — | — | 108,473 | |
| Methanol | 5,705 | 4,310 | 1,395 | — | 73,616 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,480 | 1,480 | — | — | 32,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,015 | 1,015 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 904 | 904 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 241 | 241 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 63,648 | 63,648 | — | — | 221 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 33,370 | 33,370 | — | — | 80,869 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 15,984 | 15,984 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,900 | 5,749 | 1,151 | — | 54,338 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 3,095 | 3,095 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,807 | 1,807 | — | — | 26,156 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 1,339 | 1,339 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 479 | 479 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 28,039 | 28,039 | — | — | 151,342 | |
| Ammonia | 24,938 | 24,834 | 104 | — | 7,899 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 23,462 | 23,462 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,435 | 4,025 | 410 | — | 95,761 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 3,132 | 3,132 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 1,737 | 1,737 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,687 | 1,687 | — | — | 49,009 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 239 | 239 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 29,648 | 29,648 | — | — | 118,075 | |
| Ammonia | 26,379 | 26,279 | 100 | — | 12,157 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 14,023 | 14,023 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,132 | 4,787 | 345 | — | 90,302 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,954 | 1,954 | — | — | 40,937 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 1,311 | 1,311 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 612 | 612 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 258 | 258 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 55,050 | 54,935 | 115 | — | 9,411 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 30,779 | 30,779 | — | — | 109,258 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 16,379 | 16,379 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,678 | 4,784 | 2,894 | — | 80,571 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 6,239 | 6,185 | 54 | — | 39,731 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 683 | 683 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 504 | 504 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 283 | 283 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 47,264 | 47,264 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 29,267 | 29,267 | — | — | 71,030 | |
| Ammonia | 22,080 | 22,080 | 0 | — | 7,076 | |
| Methanol | 9,986 | 7,252 | 2,734 | — | 46,259 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2,689 | 2,672 | 17 | — | 29,750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 2,401 | 2,401 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | |
| Boron trifluoride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | 22,823,414 | 17,486 |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1,661 |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 13,816 |
| Ethylene | — | 1,185 | 1,429,354 | 3,388 |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 329,152 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 60,548 |
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | 186,463 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | 92,524,112 | 4,849,163 | 218,228 |
| Methanol | — | 15,124,737 | — | 1,499,484 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 59,952 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Methanol | 602 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 4,268 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 1,024 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 77,579 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | 13,288 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 2,047 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 25,569 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | 202 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 26, 2020 | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 30, 2019 | Mar 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 18, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 26, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 22, 2017 | Jul 26, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 18, 2017 | Jan 24, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 8, 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 8, 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 8, 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 5, 2007 | Aug 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 2007 | Aug 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 5, 2007 | Aug 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 2, 2006 | Jan 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 2006 | Jan 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 2, 2006 | Dec 29, 2006 | 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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604531242
Judicial
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602851633 · Jan 15, 2025
$12,100,000
Judicial
· Case 06-2021-3401 · Jan 15, 2025
$12,100,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008072134-3 · Sep 3, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2022-3364 · Aug 23, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603346784 · Aug 23, 2022
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602298484 · Nov 29, 2021
$69,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601982337 · Jan 16, 2021
$127,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761000 · Oct 1, 2019
$19,575
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761026 · Jun 18, 2019
$25,447
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761519 · Feb 19, 2019
$85,078
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601083108 · Feb 4, 2019
$214,388
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601157298 · Jan 17, 2019
$12,750
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761035 · Mar 12, 2018
$13,950
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008072134-2 · Jun 15, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008072134-001 · Jun 2, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008072134-1 · Nov 17, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2005-2907 · Feb 14, 2005
$2,000
Judicial
· Case 06-1999-0166 · Apr 18, 2002
$113,750
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