BP AMOCO CHEMICAL CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 127,923 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 $256,635 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2800 FM 519 E
TEXAS CITY, TX 77592
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- GALVESTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 6, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $256,635 · last Sep 17, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110028187049
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 | 97,110 | — |
| 2016 | 122,444 | +26% |
| 2017 | 127,923 | +4% |
| 2018 | 110,548 | -14% |
| 2019 | 425 | -100% |
| 2020 | 105,150 | +24641% |
| 2021 | 89,711 | -15% |
| 2022 | 89,551 | -0% |
| 2023 | 65,538 | -27% |
| 2024 | 36,484 | -44% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Xylene | 14,071 | 14,071 | — | — | 1,798 | |
| p-Xylene | 11,022 | 11,022 | — | — | 1,798 | |
| o-Xylene | 3,885 | 3,885 | — | — | 1,671 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,894 | 2,894 | — | — | 4,869 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 2,044 | 2,044 | — | — | 6,280 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,478 | 1,478 | — | — | 264 | |
| Ethylene | 1,030 | 1,030 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 47 | 47 | — | — | 10,080 | |
| Cumene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Xylene | 23,184 | 23,184 | — | — | 8,329 | |
| p-Xylene | 17,268 | 17,268 | — | — | 8,329 | |
| o-Xylene | 9,339 | 9,339 | — | — | 4,457 | |
| Benzene | 8,842 | 8,842 | — | — | 7,734 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,870 | 3,870 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 1,642 | 1,642 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,211 | 1,211 | — | — | 2,565 | |
| Cumene | 124 | 124 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 58 | 58 | — | — | 160 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| m-Xylene | 31,354 | 31,354 | — | — | — | |
| p-Xylene | 23,316 | 23,316 | — | — | — | |
| o-Xylene | 10,294 | 10,294 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 10,113 | 10,113 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 7,735 | 7,735 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 3,366 | 3,366 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 3,190 | 3,190 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14 | 14 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| m-Xylene | 25,321 | 25,321 | — | — | 5,843 | |
| Benzene | 20,729 | 20,729 | — | — | 43 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Xylene | 17,948 | 17,948 | — | — | 5,843 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9,712 | 9,712 | — | — | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Xylene | 8,458 | 8,458 | — | — | 3,319 | |
| Toluene | 3,364 | 3,364 | — | — | 7,176 | |
| Ethylene | 3,306 | 3,306 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 676 | 676 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 103 | 103 | — | — | 69 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 64 | 64 | — | — | 101 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 30 | 30 | — | — | 38 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Xylene | 35,400 | 35,400 | — | — | 2,100 | |
| p-Xylene | 24,900 | 24,900 | — | — | 2,100 | |
| Benzene | 16,100 | 16,100 | — | — | 19,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Xylene | 13,100 | 13,100 | — | — | 1,300 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,900 | 2,900 | — | — | 8,900 | |
| Ethylene | 2,400 | 2,400 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 190 | 190 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 100 | 100 | — | — | 20 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 60 | 60 | — | — | 20 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 230 | 230 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 125 | 125 | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 70 | 70 | — | — | 40 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Xylene | 34,000 | 34,000 | — | — | 4,645 | |
| p-Xylene | 24,500 | 24,500 | — | — | 15,100 | |
| Benzene | 21,600 | 21,600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Xylene | 10,500 | 10,500 | — | — | 2,500 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 7,200 | 7,200 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,520 | 4,520 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 4,400 | 4,400 | — | — | 57,280 | |
| Ethylene | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 163 | 163 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 135 | 135 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 120 | 120 | — | — | 99 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 110 | 110 | — | — | 93 | |
| Cumene | 100 | 100 | — | — | 70 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Xylene | 38,100 | 38,100 | — | — | 14,000 | |
| p-Xylene | 31,000 | 31,000 | — | — | 14,000 | |
| Benzene | 21,100 | 21,100 | — | — | 24,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Xylene | 14,000 | 14,000 | — | — | 8,500 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9,800 | 9,800 | — | — | 2,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,820 | 5,820 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 4,300 | 4,300 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,900 | 2,900 | — | — | 45,200 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 320 | 320 | — | — | 62 | |
| Cumene | 200 | 200 | — | — | 56 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 163 | 163 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 130 | 130 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 90 | 90 | — | — | 50 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Xylene | 38,300 | 38,300 | — | — | 7,100 | |
| p-Xylene | 28,900 | 28,900 | — | — | 7,100 | |
| Benzene | 18,000 | 18,000 | — | — | 31,002 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Xylene | 14,100 | 14,100 | — | — | 4,400 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10,500 | 10,500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,230 | 5,230 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 4,200 | 4,200 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | 35,700 | |
| Cumene | 200 | 200 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 170 | 170 | — | — | 251 | |
| Propylene | 130 | 130 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 90 | 90 | — | — | 110 | |
| Styrene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Xylene | 30,000 | 30,000 | — | — | 8,900 | |
| p-Xylene | 19,500 | 19,500 | — | — | 9,000 | |
| Benzene | 16,600 | 16,600 | — | — | 5,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Xylene | 10,800 | 10,800 | — | — | 5,400 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 8,000 | 8,000 | — | — | 1,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,480 | 5,480 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | 39,700 | |
| Styrene | 220 | 220 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 200 | 200 | — | — | 80 | |
| Cumene | 160 | 160 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 130 | 130 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 120 | 120 | — | — | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 29,781 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 0 |
| o-Xylene | — | — | — | 33,914 |
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 65,220 |
| m-Xylene | — | — | — | 262,813 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 51,940 |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 654 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 1,002 |
| p-Xylene | — | — | — | 40,013 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 10,080 |
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 DEER PARK LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
BLANCHARD REFINING GALVESTON BAY REFINERY
TEXAS CITY, TX
|
o-Xylene | — | — | — | 1,671 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 10,080 |
|
BLANCHARD REFINING GALVESTON BAY REFINERY
TEXAS CITY, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 260 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 5 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 6 |
|
BLANCHARD REFINING GALVESTON BAY REFINERY
TEXAS CITY, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 6,273 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 351 |
|
BLANCHARD REFINING GALVESTON BAY REFINERY
TEXAS CITY, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 4,518 |
|
BLANCHARD REFINING GALVESTON BAY REFINERY
TEXAS CITY, TX
|
m-Xylene | — | — | — | 1,798 |
|
BLANCHARD REFINING GALVESTON BAY REFINERY
TEXAS CITY, TX
|
p-Xylene | — | — | — | 1,798 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 18, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Feb 14, 2020 | Sep 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 17, 2019 | Jan 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2019 | Jan 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2019 | Jan 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 1, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 3, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 2, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 23, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 17, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 17, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 29, 2012 | Dec 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 29, 2012 | Dec 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 27, 2004 | Oct 28, 2004 | 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.