TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
LYONDELL CHEMICAL CO - CHOCOLATE BAYOU CHEMICALS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 15,267 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $4,463 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2 MILE WEST FM 2917 ON FM 2004
ALVIN, TX 77511
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- BRAZORIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 23, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $4,463 · last Nov 2, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000599406
How This Compares
#409
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#3,259
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-7% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,128 | — |
| 2016 | 18,655 | +42% |
| 2017 | 15,267 | -18% |
| 2018 | 12,269 | -20% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 22,316 | — |
| 2021 | 21,363 | -4% |
| 2022 | 24,265 | +14% |
| 2023 | 11,289 | -53% |
| 2024 | 12,220 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 12,220 | 12,220 | — | — | 4,913,104 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 11,289 | 11,289 | — | — | 4,645,429 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 24,265 | 24,265 | — | — | 5,922,589 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 21,363 | 21,363 | — | — | 7,338,000 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 22,316 | 22,316 | — | — | 7,428,430 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 12,269 | 12,269 | — | — | 5,631,080 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 15,267 | 15,267 | — | — | 5,026,442 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 18,655 | 18,655 | — | — | 6,602,000 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 13,128 | 13,128 | — | — | 4,674,000 |
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 | — | — | 4,913,104 | 1,159,632 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
INEOS OLIGOMERS CHOCOLATE BAYOU
ALVIN, TX
|
Ethylene | — | — | 4,913,104 | — |
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 | FRV | Dec 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 29, 2018 | Oct 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 21, 2017 | Jun 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 4, 2015 | Dec 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2015 | Jan 19, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2015 | Dec 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 4, 2015 | Jan 19, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 4, 2015 | Jan 19, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 29, 2009 | Jan 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Oct 29, 2009 | Jan 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 29, 2009 | Jan 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 30, 2009 | Jan 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 2009 | Jan 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 17, 2009 | Jan 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 13, 2005 | Apr 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | May 13, 2005 | Apr 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2005 | Apr 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 29, 2002 | Nov 18, 2002 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602391341 · Nov 2, 2021
$4,463
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601583548 · Dec 18, 2019
$26,101
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601124878 · May 30, 2018
$8,925
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601760663 · May 23, 2017
$7,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD982552887-6 · Dec 15, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2014-0515 · Jul 1, 2014
$83,263
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980627137-4 · Jun 20, 2011
$67,050
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980627137-3 · Mar 3, 2010
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980627137-2 · Nov 18, 2009
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980627137-1 · Nov 2, 2009
Judicial
· Case 06-2004-3409 · Jan 26, 2008
$1,535,800
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD982552887-5 · Apr 29, 2006
$8,100
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD982552887-4 · Nov 22, 2005
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD982552887-3 · Oct 31, 2005
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD982552887-2 · Aug 5, 2005
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD982552887-1 · Oct 29, 2002
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