Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS USA, INC. BAYPORT HDPE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 137,233 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 $70,801 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
12212 PORT ROAD
PASADENA, TX 77507
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $70,801 · last May 7, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000462847
How This Compares
#127
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#902
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+76% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 106,617 | — |
| 2016 | 123,621 | +16% |
| 2017 | 137,233 | +11% |
| 2018 | 134,641 | -2% |
| 2019 | 132,145 | -2% |
| 2020 | 119,963 | -9% |
| 2021 | 104,930 | -13% |
| 2022 | 120,826 | +15% |
| 2023 | 133,372 | +10% |
| 2024 | 187,861 | +41% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 116,540 | 116,540 | — | — | 1,220 | |
| Ethylene | 71,321 | 71,321 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 66,978 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 76,620 | 76,620 | — | — | 1,104 | |
| Ethylene | 56,752 | 56,752 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 44,475 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 88,776 | 88,776 | — | — | 901 | |
| Ethylene | 32,050 | 32,050 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 22,711 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 82,932 | 82,932 | — | — | 920 | |
| Ethylene | 21,998 | 21,998 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 21,057 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 92,376 | 92,376 | — | — | 1,380 | |
| Ethylene | 27,587 | 27,587 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 89,943 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 108,265 | 108,265 | — | — | 840 | |
| Ethylene | 23,880 | 23,880 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 15,271 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 108,249 | 108,249 | — | — | 10,521 | |
| Ethylene | 26,392 | 26,392 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 32,196 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 100,061 | 100,061 | — | — | 1,055 | |
| Ethylene | 37,172 | 37,172 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 89,774 | 89,774 | — | — | 770 | |
| Ethylene | 33,847 | 33,847 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 76,009 | 76,009 | — | — | 2,069 | |
| Ethylene | 30,608 | 30,608 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | 4,448,259 | 6,808,300 |
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | 24,676 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 610,837 | 2,788,620 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES HOUSTON
HOUSTON, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 720 | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 500 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
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 |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 31, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 4, 2020 | Jun 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 23, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 18, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 2, 2014 | Jul 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 2, 2014 | Jul 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 2, 2014 | Jul 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 2, 2014 | Jul 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 2, 2014 | Jul 11, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 29, 2008 | May 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2008 | May 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 24, 2008 | May 13, 2008 | 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
· Case 06-2001-0275
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988079091-4 · Jul 8, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602226825 · May 7, 2021
$70,801
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601760912 · Oct 25, 2019
$26,250
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601760976 · Nov 5, 2018
$42,151
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988079091-3 · Jul 22, 2014
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988079091-2 · Jul 2, 2014
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988079091-1 · Apr 29, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2008-3529 · Jan 28, 2008
$1,000
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