THREE RIVERS REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 398,197 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 $28,855 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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301 WEST LEROY ST.
THREE RIVERS, TX 78071
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- LIVE OAK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jan 14, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $28,855 · last Jul 23, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000464462
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
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 | 274,664 | — |
| 2016 | 423,635 | +54% |
| 2017 | 398,197 | -6% |
| 2018 | 402,464 | +1% |
| 2019 | 22,570 | -94% |
| 2020 | 315,455 | +1298% |
| 2021 | 386,119 | +22% |
| 2022 | 396,054 | +3% |
| 2023 | 397,228 | 0% |
| 2024 | 454,361 | +14% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 13,342 | 13,342 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Benzene | 5,616 | 5,616 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 1,087 | 1,087 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,087 | 1,087 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 573 | 573 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 431 | 431 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 227 | 227 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 108 | 108 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1,184 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
2017
2016
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 141,073 | — | 10,077 | 130,996 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 37,885 | 37,884 | — | 1 | 916 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 34,879 | 34,879 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 20,969 | 20,963 | 2 | 4 | 274 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 13,868 | 12,181 | 41 | 1,646 | — | |
| Toluene | 5,430 | 5,428 | — | 2 | 673 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,991 | 3,991 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,851 | 3,850 | — | 1 | 124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ozone | 2,143 | 2,143 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,986 | 1,986 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,882 | 1,882 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 807 | 807 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 554 | 554 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 486 | 486 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 474 | 474 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 373 | 373 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 301 | 301 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 298 | 165 | 35 | 98 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 195 | 58 | 33 | 104 | 20,091 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 132 | 132 | — | 0 | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 23 | — | 23 | — | 45,169 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 226 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1,284 | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 90 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 8 |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Styrene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | 30 | — | — | — |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 97 |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
COVEL GARDENS LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Toluene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 0 |
|
COVEL GARDENS LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,148 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 654 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
1,3-Butadiene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 35 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 7 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Anthracene | — | 4 | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Anthracene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Anthracene | — | — | — | 38 |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
COVEL GARDENS LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Hydrogen cyanide | — | 0 | — | — |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Hydrogen cyanide | — | — | — | 0 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
n-Hexane | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Lead compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 17 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | 43 | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 739 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Cumene | — | 0 | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Carbon disulfide | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
COVEL GARDENS LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
|
Benzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 18 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | — | 303 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Phenanthrene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 270 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | 5 | — | — |
|
BASF CALDWELL
CALDWELL, TX
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
INTERGULF STRANG ROAD FACILITY
LA PORTE, TX
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 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 | 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 |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 19, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 14, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 28, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 9, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 3, 2021 | Dec 7, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 20, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 7, 2020 | Jun 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 7, 2020 | Aug 24, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 7, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 7, 2020 | Aug 24, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 7, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 7, 2020 | Jul 17, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 14, 2020 | Jan 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 7, 2019 | Jul 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 9, 2016 | Nov 29, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 10, 2014 | Jul 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 9, 2014 | Jul 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 5, 2012 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 5, 2012 | Mar 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 2012 | Jun 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 19, 2011 | Jul 19, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 10, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 10, 2011 | Mar 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 8, 2011 | Jul 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 8, 2011 | Jul 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 8, 2011 | Apr 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 2011 | Jul 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 15, 2010 | Oct 10, 2011 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +55% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 mg/L | 4.00 | +58% | May 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.