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Clean Air Act
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ARTESIA REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 151,486 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 $33,916,450 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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501 EAST MAIN STREET
ARTESIA, NM 88210
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- EDDY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $33,916,450 · last May 27, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000472630
How This Compares
#12
of 94 TRI reporters in NM
#838
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
Water (CWA)
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)
+53% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 165,166 | — |
| 2016 | 111,298 | -33% |
| 2017 | 151,486 | +36% |
| 2018 | 190,395 | +26% |
| 2019 | 187,720 | -1% |
| 2020 | 224,204 | +19% |
| 2021 | 196,947 | -12% |
| 2022 | 283,268 | +44% |
| 2023 | 254,970 | -10% |
| 2024 | 252,725 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 43,971 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 66,035 | 49,473 | — | 16,562 | 25 | |
| n-Hexane | 41,054 | 41,054 | — | — | 7,334 | |
| Ethylene | 38,258 | 38,258 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 33,913 | 33,913 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 19,655 | 19,655 | — | — | 366 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,584 | 14,584 | — | — | 246 | |
| Propylene | 9,618 | 9,618 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 9,342 | 9,342 | — | — | 172 | |
| Benzene | 5,434 | 5,433 | — | 1 | 24,764 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 4,028 | 4,028 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,245 | 3,245 | — | 1 | 1,088 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,456 | 2,455 | — | 1 | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 2,434 | 2,433 | — | 1 | 1,650 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,046 | 1,046 | — | 1 | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 521 | 518 | — | 3 | — | |
| Anthracene | 469 | 469 | — | — | 2 | |
| Biphenyl | 303 | 303 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 268 | 268 | — | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 13 | — | 2 | 4 | |
| Phenanthrene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 6 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | — | — | 8 | 7,329 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1,470 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 7 | — | 1 | 19 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 87,006 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,706 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 47,245 | 44,045 | — | 3,200 | 25 | |
| Ethylene | 44,000 | 44,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 35,100 | 35,100 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 29,000 | 29,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 20,000 | 20,000 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 18,100 | 18,100 | — | — | 380 | |
| Propylene | 17,800 | 17,800 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 14,400 | 14,400 | — | — | 199 | |
| Benzene | 8,301 | 8,300 | — | 1 | 373 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 5,300 | 5,300 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,840 | 3,840 | — | — | 183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 3,500 | 3,500 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,371 | 3,370 | — | 1 | 420 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 2,501 | 2,500 | — | 1 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,144 | 1,143 | — | 1 | 124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 453 | 453 | — | — | 2 | |
| Zinc compounds | 412 | 410 | — | 2 | — | |
| Biphenyl | 310 | 310 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 143 | 143 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 22 | |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | — | — | 7 | 41,035 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 33,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 49,000 | 49,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 48,996 | 46,096 | — | 2,900 | 30 | |
| n-Hexane | 38,300 | 38,300 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 28,000 | 28,000 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 21,200 | 21,200 | — | — | 11 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 18,100 | 18,100 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 17,500 | 17,500 | — | — | 11 | |
| Propylene | 15,800 | 15,800 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 12,031 | 12,031 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 11,101 | 11,100 | — | 1 | 327 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 8,201 | 8,200 | — | 1 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,720 | 4,720 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,201 | 3,200 | — | 1 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,246 | 1,245 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 592 | 590 | — | 2 | — | |
| Anthracene | 443 | 443 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 357 | 357 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | — | — | 7 | 16,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 49,020 | 46,120 | — | 2,900 | 10 | |
| n-Hexane | 37,300 | 37,300 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 28,000 | 28,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 20,000 | 20,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 17,900 | 17,900 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,600 | 13,600 | — | — | 19 | |
| Toluene | 6,600 | 6,600 | — | — | 63 | |
| Propylene | 6,600 | 6,600 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,201 | 4,200 | — | 1 | 2 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 3,901 | 3,900 | — | 1 | 293 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,415 | 1,414 | — | 1 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,310 | 1,310 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1,042 | 1,041 | — | 1 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 632 | 630 | — | 2 | — | |
| Cumene | 620 | 620 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 443 | 443 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 201 | 201 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 12,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 49,870 | 47,070 | — | 2,800 | 11 | |
| Ethylene | 40,000 | 40,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 37,200 | 37,200 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 30,000 | 30,000 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 16,800 | 16,800 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 16,200 | 16,200 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,450 | 12,450 | — | — | 14 | |
| Toluene | 5,170 | 5,170 | — | — | 14 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,101 | 4,100 | — | 1 | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,501 | 2,500 | — | 1 | 163 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,415 | 1,414 | — | 1 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,310 | 1,310 | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1,025 | 1,024 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 642 | 640 | — | 2 | — | |
| Cumene | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 443 | 443 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 311 | 311 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | — | — | 6 | 5,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 50,197 | 47,097 | — | 3,100 | 12 | |
| n-Hexane | 41,200 | 41,200 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 30,000 | 30,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 17,200 | 17,200 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 12,690 | 12,690 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 7,600 | 7,600 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,200 | 7,200 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 4,400 | 4,400 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,801 | 3,800 | — | 1 | — | |
| Benzene | 3,401 | 3,400 | — | 1 | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 3,100 | 3,100 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,610 | 2,610 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,516 | 1,515 | — | 1 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,131 | 1,130 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 721 | 660 | — | 61 | 2 | |
| Cumene | 590 | 590 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 301 | 301 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 10 | — | 2 | — | |
| Methanol | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 7 | — | 2 | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | — | — | 7 | 12,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 57,510 | 55,110 | — | 2,400 | 13 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 32,000 | 32,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 18,000 | 18,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 16,031 | 16,031 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 14,430 | 14,430 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 12,700 | 12,700 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 8,000 | 8,000 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,300 | 7,300 | — | — | 1 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 4,400 | 4,400 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | 113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,210 | 3,210 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,620 | 2,620 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,128 | 1,128 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 430 | 430 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 311 | 311 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 305 | 305 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 234 | 234 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 220 | 160 | — | 60 | 1 | |
| Methanol | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 95,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 47,710 | 45,110 | — | 2,600 | 11 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 27,005 | 27,005 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 14,034 | 14,034 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 12,900 | 12,900 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 12,730 | 12,730 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 7,900 | 7,900 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,400 | 7,400 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 3,900 | 3,900 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,720 | 2,720 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,570 | 2,570 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,124 | 1,124 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 540 | 540 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 252 | 160 | — | 92 | 2 | |
| Styrene | 215 | 215 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 37 | — | — | 37 | 44,001 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 6 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 61,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 50,710 | 48,110 | — | 2,600 | 270 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 14,034 | 14,034 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 12,990 | 12,990 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 8,700 | 8,700 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 5,500 | 5,500 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 4,300 | 4,300 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,501 | 3,500 | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Toluene | 3,100 | 3,100 | — | — | 1 | |
| Benzene | 2,330 | 2,330 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,401 | 1,400 | — | 1 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,070 | 1,070 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,052 | 1,050 | — | 2 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 965 | 965 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 810 | 810 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 290 | 290 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 265 | 160 | — | 105 | 68 | |
| Styrene | 205 | 205 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 24 | — | — | 24 | 29,001 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 6 | — | 1 | 9 | |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 110,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 50,310 | 48,110 | — | 2,200 | 2 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 34,005 | 34,005 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 14,032 | 14,032 | — | — | 1 | |
| n-Hexane | 13,500 | 13,500 | — | — | 14 | |
| Propylene | 12,830 | 12,830 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 9,400 | 9,400 | — | — | 32 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,503 | 8,500 | — | 3 | 34 | |
| Benzene | 4,200 | 4,200 | — | — | 98 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 3,801 | 3,800 | — | 1 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 3,040 | 3,040 | — | — | 2 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,010 | 3,010 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 2,900 | 2,900 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,842 | 1,840 | — | 2 | 1 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,137 | 1,135 | — | 2 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 560 | 560 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 437 | 160 | — | 277 | 777 | |
| Styrene | 196 | 196 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 39 | 6 | — | 33 | 7 | |
| Biphenyl | 38 | 38 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 33 | — | — | 33 | 52,151 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 8 | — | 1 | 99 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 6 | — | — | 6 | 27,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | 43,971 | — | — |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | 171,362 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 315,173 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | 366 | — | 58,243 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1,466 | — | 25 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 378 |
| Propylene | — | — | — | 1,073,643 |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 88 |
| n-Hexane | — | 7,329 | — | 2,022 |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | 51 |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 281,434 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 7,329 | — | — |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 48 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 22,954 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 25 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,656 |
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 4,283,799 |
| Anthracene | — | — | — | 2 |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | 21 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,088 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 1,073 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 1,650 |
|
SABIN METAL WEST CORPORATION
WILLISTON, ND
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 174 | — | — |
|
GANDY MARLEY INC TRIASSIC PARK
TATUM, NM
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1,291 | — | — |
|
GANDY MARLEY INC TRIASSIC PARK
TATUM, NM
|
Toluene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
|
Toluene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARIZONA LLC
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 165 |
|
GANDY MARLEY INC TRIASSIC PARK
TATUM, NM
|
Anthracene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Anthracene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
GANDY MARLEY INC TRIASSIC PARK
TATUM, NM
|
Phenanthrene | 6 | — | — | — |
|
SABIN METAL WEST CORPORATION
WILLISTON, ND
|
Nickel compounds | — | 872 | — | — |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 6,457 | — | — |
|
GANDY MARLEY INC TRIASSIC PARK
TATUM, NM
|
Naphthalene | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARIZONA LLC
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 7 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 31 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Mercury compounds | 18 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Mercury compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
SABIN METAL WEST CORPORATION
WILLISTON, ND
|
Molybdenum trioxide | — | 5,232 | — | — |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Molybdenum trioxide | — | 38,739 | — | — |
|
SABIN METAL WEST CORPORATION
WILLISTON, ND
|
Hydrogen sulfide | — | 44 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 0 |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Hydrogen sulfide | — | 323 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARIZONA LLC
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 896 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARIZONA LLC
PHOENIX, AZ
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 192 |
|
GANDY MARLEY INC TRIASSIC PARK
TATUM, NM
|
Ethylbenzene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARIZONA LLC
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 25 |
|
SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
|
Ethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
n-Hexane | — | 6,457 | — | — |
|
SABIN METAL WEST CORPORATION
WILLISTON, ND
|
n-Hexane | — | 872 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 5 |
|
SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GANDY MARLEY INC TRIASSIC PARK
TATUM, NM
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 63 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARIZONA LLC
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 178 |
|
GANDY MARLEY INC TRIASSIC PARK
TATUM, NM
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SANDPOINT LANDFILL
CARLSBAD, NM
|
Benzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 22,600 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 13 |
|
GANDY MARLEY INC TRIASSIC PARK
TATUM, NM
|
Benzene | 20 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | 2,131 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Lead compounds | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Nickel compounds | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Anthracene | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Biphenyl | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Naphthalene | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Zinc compounds | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Benzene | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Cumene | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Propylene | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Phenanthrene | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| n-Hexane | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Ethylene | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Carbon disulfide | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Ammonia | 25 | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Toluene | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
| Ethylbenzene | — | CITY OF ARTESIA, ARTESIA |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 20, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 7, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 7, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2013 | Sep 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 29, 2013 | Sep 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2013 | Sep 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 29, 2013 | Sep 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2013 | Sep 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 29, 2013 | Sep 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 6, 2012 | Feb 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 6, 2012 | Feb 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Feb 6, 2012 | Feb 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2012 | Feb 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2012 | Feb 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 6, 2012 | Feb 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 24, 2011 | Dec 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 24, 2011 | Dec 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2011 | Dec 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 24, 2011 | Dec 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2011 | Dec 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2011 | Dec 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 14, 2009 | Jul 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 13, 2006 | Mar 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 13, 2006 | Mar 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 13, 2006 | Mar 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 13, 2006 | Mar 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 13, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 25, 2006 | Mar 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 25, 2006 | Mar 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 25, 2006 | Mar 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 25, 2006 | Mar 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2004 | Jan 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 27, 2004 | Jan 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 2000 | Dec 19, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 1998 | Apr 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 1998 | Apr 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 22, 1998 | Apr 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 22, 1998 | Apr 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 22, 1998 | Apr 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 1997 | Jun 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 1995 | Jun 12, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 31, 1992 | Sep 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 31, 1992 | Sep 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 31, 1992 | Sep 30, 1999 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 06-2021-3400 · May 27, 2025
$33,916,450
Judicial
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602490123 · May 27, 2025
$33,916,450
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2024-1729 · Apr 18, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602190198 · May 1, 2020
Judicial
· Case EF-2014-0003 · Jan 11, 2016
$1,200,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD048918817-001 · Oct 15, 2008
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD048918817-002 · Feb 16, 2007
Judicial
· Case 06-2002-3714 · Mar 5, 2002
$670,000
Judicial
· Case 06-1994-0027 · Nov 30, 1998
$1,750,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD048918817-000 · Sep 3, 1998
$2,000,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1996-0192 · Feb 16, 1996
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1995-0228 · Nov 27, 1995
$74,000
STATE TO EPA ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD048918817-AW · Nov 19, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD048918817-016 · Nov 9, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD048918817-009 · Jul 25, 1990
$21,000
FINAL IMMINENT HAZARD ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD048918817-015 · Apr 20, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD048918817-011 · Feb 26, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD048918817-010 · Oct 12, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD048918817-008 · Apr 14, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NMD048918817-006 · Mar 13, 1989
Other facilities in EDDY County, NM
RDX 10-1 SYSTEM FLARE
MALAGA, NM
· Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
LOWE'S OF CARLSBAD, NM #3167
CARLSBAD, NM
· Retail Trade
SENERGY PETROLEUM - CARLSBAD BULK PLANT
CARLSBAD, NM
· Wholesale Trade
GRACE OIL (SALTY BILL WELL)
CARLSBAD, NM
MAVERICK COMPRESSOR STATION
MALAGA, NM
· Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
2102164/US 285
MALAGA, NM