EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL POLYOLEFINS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 19,887 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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12875 NORTH SCENIC HIGHWAY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70807
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- EAST BATON ROUGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 6, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000450011
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30,127 | — |
| 2016 | 25,773 | -14% |
| 2017 | 19,887 | -23% |
| 2018 | 28,342 | +43% |
| 2019 | 117 | -100% |
| 2020 | 40,729 | +34711% |
| 2021 | 38,248 | -6% |
| 2022 | 48,056 | +26% |
| 2023 | 63,144 | +31% |
| 2024 | 65,351 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 38,811 | 38,811 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 26,317 | 26,317 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 155 | — | 155 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 68 | 7 | 62 | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 36,509 | 36,509 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 26,307 | 26,307 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 183 | — | 183 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 146 | 7 | 139 | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 24,692 | 24,692 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 23,171 | 23,171 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 124 | 7 | 117 | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 69 | — | 69 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 20,989 | 20,989 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 17,012 | 17,012 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 127 | 7 | 120 | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 120 | — | 120 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 23,024 | 23,024 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 17,545 | 17,545 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 124 | — | 124 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 36 | 7 | 29 | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 117 | 7 | 110 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 17,353 | 17,353 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 10,778 | 10,778 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 109 | 7 | 102 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 102 | — | 102 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 13,479 | 13,479 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 6,083 | 6,083 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 175 | 7 | 168 | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 150 | — | 150 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 16,748 | 16,748 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 8,700 | 8,700 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 164 | 7 | 157 | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 161 | — | 161 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 19,880 | 19,880 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 9,720 | 9,720 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 320 | — | 320 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 207 | 7 | 200 | — | 0 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WOODSIDE LANDFILL
WALKER, LA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
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: General | Apr 29, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 10, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 10, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Sep 30, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 6, 1990 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 2, 1987 | Jan 11, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 2, 1987 | Feb 4, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 2, 1985 | Apr 17, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 1984 | Sep 28, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 29, 1983 | Dec 1, 1983 | 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 | 447.64 kg/d | 401.79 | +11% | Oct 2019 | 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.