VENICE GAS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 468 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $58,125 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1565 TIDEWATER RD
VENICE, LA 70091
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- PLAQUEMINES County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 211130
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $58,125 · last Nov 16, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000545517
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 56 | — |
| 2023 | 405 | +623% |
| 2024 | 468 | +16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 440 | 440 | — | — | 18,005 | |
| Cyclohexane | 17 | 17 | — | — | 3,002 | |
| Toluene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 1,201 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 353 | 353 | — | — | 23 | |
| Benzene | 49 | 49 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,303 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | 20 | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 20 | |
| Benzene | 30 | 30 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 20 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7 | 7 | — | — | 20 |
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 | — | — | — | 730 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 4,700 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 260 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CATTLE FARMS INC SWD 001
VENICE, LA
|
Cyclohexane | 3,000 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS DENTON RECYCLE CENTER
DENTON, TX
|
Cyclohexane | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CATTLE FARMS INC SWD 001
VENICE, LA
|
n-Hexane | 18,000 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS DENTON RECYCLE CENTER
DENTON, TX
|
n-Hexane | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CATTLE FARMS INC SWD 001
VENICE, LA
|
Toluene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS DENTON RECYCLE CENTER
DENTON, TX
|
Toluene | 1,200 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application | Sep 30, 2014 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Feb 28, 2014 | Mar 17, 2016 | 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.