GEISMAR METHANOL PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,518,620 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4171 HWY 73
GEISMAR, LA 70734
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- ASCENSION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110046528227
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 | 77,101 | — |
| 2016 | 487,440 | +532% |
| 2017 | 1,518,620 | +212% |
| 2018 | 1,478,993 | -3% |
| 2020 | 925,820 | — |
| 2021 | 1,130,400 | +22% |
| 2022 | 1,186,535 | +5% |
| 2023 | 981,043 | -17% |
| 2024 | 1,372,274 | +40% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 46,055 | |
| Ammonia | 1,314,384 | 1,314,384 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 57,889 | 57,889 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 27,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 245,615 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 199,746 | |
| Ammonia | 944,765 | 944,765 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 36,278 | 35,975 | 304 | — | — |
2022
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 487,395 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 162,465 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 58,239 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,074,884 | 1,074,884 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 55,516 | 55,462 | 54 | — | 19,013 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 103,717 | |
| Ammonia | 885,874 | 885,874 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 39,946 | 39,946 | — | — | — |
2018
2017
2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 46,055 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 46,055 | — | — |
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 | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 12, 2021 | Jun 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 12, 2021 | Jun 3, 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,427.80 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1,614% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,700.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,075% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 kg/d | 0.05 | +117% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 kg/d | 0.12 | +70% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,900.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +875% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,900.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1,850% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 202.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Mar 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.