Vertex Refining Alabama LLC — Emissions Trend

Saraland, AL · 2019–2023 · Parent: Vertex Energy Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Vertex Refining Alabama LLC, spanning 2019–2023. Each annual total aggregates on-site air emissions, surface-water discharges, land disposal, and off-site transfers reported by the facility under EPCRA Section 313, which requires disclosure whenever a listed chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above threshold quantities.

Reported releases opened at 42.1K in 2019 and closed at 38.0K in 2023 - a decreasing of -9.6% over the window. The chart below stacks the four TRI release media (air, water, land, off-site) and overlays the yearly total. The top contributor by cumulative mass is n-Hexane at 89.2K, followed by Benzene at 34.1K.

Because TRI figures are estimated, not metered, year-over-year deltas can reflect methodology revisions, ownership changes, or shifts in what a facility classifies as reportable, not only physical emission changes. Treat the trajectory as a disclosure record, and cross-reference with the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) system for the fuller regulatory picture on this petroleum facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-9.6%)
2019 Total
42.1K lbs
2023 Total
38.0K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
08.4K16.8K25.2K33.7K42.1K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 42.1K lbs 20
2020 41.5K lbs 20 -1.4%
2021 36.3K lbs 20 -12.6%
2022 38.2K lbs 20 +5.4%
2023 38.0K lbs 20 -0.6%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
n-Hexane 19.5K 18.8K 16.8K 17.6K 16.5K 89.2K
Benzene 8.0K 8.2K 5.9K 6.1K 5.9K 34.1K
Toluene 5.8K 5.7K 5.6K 5.8K 5.3K 28.2K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4.5K 4.4K 4.1K 4.1K 4.5K 21.6K
Hydrogen sulfide 2.2K 2.2K 1.9K 2.9K 3.0K 12.2K
Ethylbenzene 849 866 769 835 941 4.3K
Styrene 520 544 532 524 494 2.6K
Lead compounds 350 346 36 1.1K 1.8K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 180 126 106 205 149 766
Lead And Lead Compounds 425 425
Naphthalene 75 56 56 58 62 307
Cyclohexane 56 66 55 55 55 287
Nickel compounds 20 20 24 21 85
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 2 43 1 1 1 48
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 31 31

About This Data

Trend data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Facilities report annually. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. Year-over-year changes may reflect changes in production, pollution control measures, reporting methodology, or chemical thresholds.

A decrease in reported releases does not necessarily indicate improved environmental performance, as it may reflect production cutbacks, facility closures, or changes in reporting requirements. Similarly, increases may reflect expanded production rather than degraded environmental practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vertex Refining Alabama LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Vertex Refining Alabama LLC's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 10%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 5 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.