TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
LAZARUS ENERGY NIXON REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,760 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $355,087 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
11372 US HIGHWAY 87 E
NIXON, TX 78140
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- GONZALES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 19, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $355,087 · last Feb 18, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110037848498
How This Compares
#646
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#5,115
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)
-3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,556 | — |
| 2016 | 2,556 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4,760 | +86% |
| 2018 | 3,765 | -21% |
| 2019 | 1,500 | -60% |
| 2020 | 2,694 | +80% |
| 2021 | 3,520 | +31% |
| 2022 | 3,520 | 0% |
| 2023 | 2,356 | -33% |
| 2024 | 2,473 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 672 | 672 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 631 | 631 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 537 | 537 | — | — | 1 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 292 | 292 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 196 | 196 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 86 | 86 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 629 | 629 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 564 | 564 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 5 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 274 | 274 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 251 | 251 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 83 | 83 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 7 | |
| Biphenyl | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 7 | |
| Biphenyl | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 744 | 744 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 447 | 447 | — | — | 5 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 382 | 382 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 359 | 359 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 252 | 252 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 7 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 6 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 5 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,521 | 1,521 | — | — | 250 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | |
| Cumene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,521 | 1,521 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | |
| Biphenyl | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1 |
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
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | CITY OF NIXON-PLANT - 3RD / SPRING, NIXON |
| Naphthalene | — | CITY OF NIXON-PLANT - 3RD / SPRING, NIXON |
| Benzene | — | CITY OF NIXON-PLANT - 3RD / SPRING, NIXON |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | CITY OF NIXON-PLANT - 3RD / SPRING, NIXON |
| n-Hexane | — | CITY OF NIXON-PLANT - 3RD / SPRING, NIXON |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | CITY OF NIXON-PLANT - 3RD / SPRING, NIXON |
| Ethylbenzene | — | CITY OF NIXON-PLANT - 3RD / SPRING, NIXON |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 19, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 19, 2016 | Aug 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Aug 19, 2016 | Aug 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 19, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 19, 2016 | Aug 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 17, 2013 | Sep 27, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 2013 | Sep 27, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 17, 2013 | Sep 27, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 21, 2009 | Jun 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 21, 2009 | Jun 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 21, 2009 | Sep 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 21, 2009 | Sep 27, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 21, 2009 | Sep 23, 2010 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-13 · Feb 18, 2025
$355,087
REMANDED FOR HEARING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-12 · Jun 11, 2024
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-11 · Mar 31, 2022
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-10 · Aug 23, 2021
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-9 · Sep 22, 2020
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-8 · Aug 31, 2020
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-7 · Nov 5, 2018
$30,323
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-6 · Mar 14, 2017
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-5 · Jan 5, 2017
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-4 · Dec 21, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-3 · Aug 28, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-2 · Nov 19, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000079216-1 · Mar 17, 2010
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