MPLX KNOXVILLE LP TERMINAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 130 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2601 KNOTT ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37950
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- KNOX County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 22, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001856938
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,633 | — |
| 2016 | 2,968 | +13% |
| 2017 | 130 | -96% |
| 2019 | 2,804 | — |
| 2020 | 2,895 | +3% |
| 2021 | 3,002 | +4% |
| 2022 | 2,794 | -7% |
| 2024 | 2,930 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 79 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| n-Hexane | 950 | 950 | — | — | 13 | |
| Toluene | 770 | 770 | — | — | 17 | |
| Benzene | 530 | 530 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 310 | 310 | — | — | 497 | |
| Cyclohexane | 290 | 290 | — | — | 20 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 62 | 62 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 322 | |
| Cumene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| n-Hexane | 900 | 900 | — | — | 26 | |
| Toluene | 740 | 740 | — | — | 128 | |
| Benzene | 510 | 510 | — | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 290 | 290 | — | — | 723 | |
| Cyclohexane | 280 | 280 | — | — | 34 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 57 | 57 | — | — | 73 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 291 | |
| Cumene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 970 | 970 | — | — | 19 | |
| Toluene | 790 | 790 | — | — | 19 | |
| Benzene | 540 | 540 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 320 | 320 | — | — | 734 | |
| Cyclohexane | 300 | 300 | — | — | 30 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 66 | 66 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 8,006 | |
| Cumene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| n-Hexane | 930 | 930 | — | — | 9 | |
| Toluene | 760 | 760 | — | — | 33 | |
| Benzene | 530 | 530 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 300 | 300 | — | — | 302 | |
| Cyclohexane | 290 | 290 | — | — | 12 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 60 | 60 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | 2,806 | |
| Cumene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| n-Hexane | 910 | 910 | — | — | 13 | |
| Toluene | 740 | 740 | — | — | 23 | |
| Benzene | 510 | 510 | — | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 290 | 290 | — | — | 493 | |
| Cyclohexane | 280 | 280 | — | — | 20 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 58 | 58 | — | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 5,302 | |
| Cumene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 4,102 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 57 | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | 20 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 83 | 83 | — | — | 14 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26 | 26 | — | — | 460 | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 49 | |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| n-Hexane | 970 | 970 | — | — | 11 | |
| Toluene | 790 | 790 | — | — | 17 | |
| Benzene | 540 | 540 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 300 | 300 | — | — | 441 | |
| Cyclohexane | 290 | 290 | — | — | 18 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 61 | 61 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 4,701 | |
| Cumene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 54 | |
| n-Hexane | 940 | 940 | — | — | 2,504 | |
| Toluene | 760 | 760 | — | — | 6,627 | |
| Benzene | 530 | 530 | — | — | 1,702 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 330 | 330 | — | — | 6,070 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 64 | 64 | — | — | 1,111 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 14,000 | |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 302 | ♦ 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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 20 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 34 | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 322 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 14 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 496 | — |
| Cumene | — | — | 3 | — |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 13 | — |
| Benzene | — | — | 17 | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 7 | — |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 2 | — |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 24 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHESNUT RIDGE LANDFILL
HEISKELL, TN
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 72 | — | — | — |
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SUNOCO LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 7 | — |
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SUNOCO LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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Naphthalene | — | — | 24 | — |
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SUNOCO LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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n-Hexane | — | — | 13 | — |
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SUNOCO LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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Cyclohexane | — | — | 20 | — |
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CENTRAL OHIO OIL INC
COLUMBUS, OH
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2 | — |
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CHESNUT RIDGE LANDFILL
HEISKELL, TN
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | — | — | — |
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SUNOCO LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 490 | — |
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TRIPLE M FARMS
FRANKLIN, KY
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 4 | — |
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SUNOCO LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 2 | — |
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CHESNUT RIDGE LANDFILL
HEISKELL, TN
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | — | — | — |
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CENTRAL OHIO OIL INC
COLUMBUS, OH
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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1 | — |
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TRIPLE M FARMS
FRANKLIN, KY
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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1 | — |
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SUNOCO LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 320 | — |
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SUNOCO LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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Benzene | — | — | 12 | — |
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TRIPLE M FARMS
FRANKLIN, KY
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Benzene | — | — | 5 | — |
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SUNOCO LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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Cumene | — | — | 3 | — |
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SUNOCO LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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Ethylbenzene | — | — | 33 | — |
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TRIPLE M FARMS
FRANKLIN, KY
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Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1 | — |
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CENTRAL OHIO OIL INC
COLUMBUS, OH
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Toluene | — | — | 1 | — |
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CHESNUT RIDGE LANDFILL
HEISKELL, TN
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Toluene | 3 | — | — | — |
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SUNOCO LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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Toluene | — | — | 4 | — |
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TRIPLE M FARMS
FRANKLIN, KY
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Toluene | — | — | 9 | — |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 1993 | Mar 12, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 1993 | Mar 12, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 1985 | Oct 3, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 1985 | Oct 15, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 1984 | Oct 3, 1986 | 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.