TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,430 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
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2500 EAST CHICAGO AVENUE
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
View on map ↗ - County
- LAKE County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 17, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000397767
How This Compares
#227
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#45
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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)
-13% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,698 | — |
| 2016 | 11,333 | -3% |
| 2017 | 10,430 | -8% |
| 2018 | 10,722 | +3% |
| 2019 | 5,869 | -45% |
| 2020 | 10,077 | +72% |
| 2021 | 10,269 | +2% |
| 2022 | 9,713 | -5% |
| 2023 | 9,719 | 0% |
| 2024 | 10,210 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,545 | 3,510 | 15 | 20 | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,122 | 2,114 | — | 8 | — | |
| Benzene | 1,784 | 1,779 | — | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,644 | 1,620 | 6 | 18 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 484 | 480 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 292 | 289 | — | 3 | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 286 | 281 | — | 5 | — | |
| Cumene | 34 | 30 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 14 | 12 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 3,353 | 3,344 | 9 | 0 | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,943 | 1,943 | — | 0 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,672 | 1,665 | 7 | 0 | — | |
| Benzene | 1,618 | 1,618 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 475 | 475 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 355 | 355 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 262 | 262 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 12 | 12 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 3,309 | 3,299 | 10 | 0 | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,902 | 1,902 | — | 0 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,723 | 1,723 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,588 | 1,588 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 465 | 465 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 431 | 431 | — | 0 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 257 | 257 | — | 0 | — | |
| Cumene | 25 | 25 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 12 | 12 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,442 | 3,437 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,983 | 1,983 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,863 | 1,862 | — | 1 | — | |
| Benzene | 1,668 | 1,668 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 527 | 527 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 472 | 472 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 271 | 271 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 3,329 | 3,327 | 2 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,005 | 2,005 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,771 | 1,771 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,696 | 1,696 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 535 | 535 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 423 | 423 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 279 | 279 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,555 | 3,555 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,706 | 1,706 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 580 | 580 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,597 | 3,597 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,030 | 2,030 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,001 | 2,001 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,693 | 1,693 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 573 | 573 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 513 | 513 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 273 | 273 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 3,478 | 3,478 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,967 | 1,967 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,959 | 1,959 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,640 | 1,640 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 590 | 590 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 491 | 491 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 265 | 265 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,543 | 3,543 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,209 | 2,209 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,129 | 2,129 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,002 | 2,002 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 655 | 655 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 463 | 463 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 287 | 287 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,683 | 3,682 | — | 1 | — | |
| Benzene | 2,255 | 2,255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,157 | 2,157 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,096 | 2,095 | — | 1 | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 670 | 670 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 495 | 495 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 293 | 293 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2003 | Jul 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 18, 2003 | Jul 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 18, 2003 | Jul 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 18, 2003 | Jul 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 1984 | Oct 15, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2020-9952 · Jan 28, 2020
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND095267381-006 · Nov 17, 2004
$11,400
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND095267381-005 · Sep 17, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND095267381-003 · Jul 13, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND095267381-004 · Jul 13, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND095267381-002 · Dec 31, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-0583 · May 6, 2001
$8,041
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND095267381-001 · Jun 11, 1985
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