Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
INDORAMA VENTURES OLEFIN
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $332,458 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4300 HWY 108
WESTLAKE, LA 70669
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- CALCASIEU County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325110
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 27, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $332,458 · last Aug 2, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000748040
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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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 (2016–2024)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 949 | — |
| 2019 | 548 | -42% |
| 2020 | 407,606 | +74281% |
| 2021 | 95,168 | -77% |
| 2022 | 67,214 | -29% |
| 2023 | 44,292 | -34% |
| 2024 | 118,606 | +168% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 74,000 | 74,000 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 13,736 | 13,732 | 4 | — | 580 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 10,570 | 10,570 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 6,306 | 6,306 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,343 | 5,340 | 3 | — | 12 | |
| Styrene | 3,143 | 3,143 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,966 | 1,966 | — | — | 6 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,462 | 1,461 | 1 | — | 209 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,380 | 1,380 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 700 | 700 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 14,000 | 14,000 | 0 | — | 868 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 10,300 | 10,300 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 6,500 | 6,500 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 4,301 | 4,300 | 1 | — | 6 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,090 | 3,090 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 2,180 | 2,180 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,300 | 1,300 | 0 | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,101 | 1,101 | — | — | 3 | |
| Naphthalene | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | 54 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 28,295 | 28,295 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 23,121 | 23,121 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 10,502 | 10,502 | 0 | — | 259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,890 | 2,890 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 799 | 799 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Styrene | 641 | 641 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 546 | 546 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 367 | 367 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 49,972 | 49,972 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 37,757 | 37,757 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 5,113 | 5,112 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,484 | 1,484 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 311 | 311 | 0 | — | — | |
| Styrene | 202 | 202 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 174 | 174 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 120 | 120 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 243,494 | 243,494 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 148,275 | 148,275 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 9,954 | 9,948 | 6 | — | 1,537 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,786 | 3,786 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 693 | 689 | 4 | — | 332 | |
| Styrene | 573 | 570 | 3 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 475 | 474 | 1 | — | 74 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 319 | 319 | — | — | 98 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 548 | 548 | — | — | 95 |
2018
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 223,320 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 257,320 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | 29,100 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 14,607 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 29,354 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 24,348 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 28,992 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 200 | 16,314 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 6 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 580 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 9 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 200 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 13, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 6, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | May 29, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 29, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Jan 12, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Aug 6, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | May 28, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | May 28, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Implement SPCC Plan | May 28, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | May 28, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill | Apr 5, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Apr 5, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Mar 31, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Mar 15, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Mar 15, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Mar 1, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill | Feb 27, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jan 16, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Implement SPCC Plan | Jan 16, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 27, 2018 | Sep 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 27, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Mar 27, 2018 | Sep 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Oct 2, 1991 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 11, 1990 | Feb 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 22, 1986 | Nov 22, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 15, 1985 | Feb 7, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +170% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +39% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.80 mg/L | 20.00 | +109% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.75 kg/d | 0.03 | +2,257% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.24 kg/d | 0.09 | +2,365% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 173.58 kg/d | 113.95 | +52% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.17 kg/d | 46.76 | +59% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.70 mg/L | 20.00 | +9% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.67 kg/d | 46.76 | +107% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 253.53 kg/d | 113.95 | +122% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.05 kg/d | 46.76 | +28% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 193.66 kg/d | 113.95 | +70% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 122.49 kg/d | 46.76 | +162% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +97% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.10 mg/L | 20.00 | +196% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +83% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +175% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.30 mg/L | 20.00 | +27% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +54% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 kg/d | 0.02 | +27% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.20 mg/L | 20.00 | +51% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +1% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Naphthalene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 kg/d | 0.07 | +220% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Naphthalene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 kg/d | 0.03 | +330% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.24 kg/d | 113.95 | +34% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 kg/d | 0.03 | +16% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 471.44 kg/d | 113.95 | +314% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.31 kg/d | 46.76 | +129% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +93% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +190% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.07 kg/d | 46.76 | +56% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 199.50 kg/d | 113.95 | +75% | May 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 840.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +320% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 840.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +110% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +67% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,440.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +260% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,440.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +620% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 440.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +10% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 440.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +120% | Dec 2020 | 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.
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN2500257 · Jul 30, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2024-0954 · May 14, 2024
$332,458
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-MMCN1900740 · Jan 21, 2020
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981052376-122 · Jan 21, 2020
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981052376-058 · Nov 19, 2018
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WEAO1600085 · Feb 22, 2016
Judicial
· Case 06-2003-3326 · Aug 2, 2004
$100,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-0850 · Nov 22, 2000
$22,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981052376-509 · Dec 13, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981052376-002 · Apr 27, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD981052376-001 · Jan 13, 1986
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