Baker Petrolite — Emissions Trend

Bakersfield, CA · 2019–2023 · Parent: Baker Hughes Holdings LLC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Baker Petrolite, 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 5.6K in 2019 and closed at 63.0K in 2023 - a increasing of +1023.5% 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 Methanol at 29.6K, followed by Toluene at 25.1K.

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 chemical wholesalers facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+1023.5%)
2019 Total
5.6K lbs
2023 Total
63.0K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
012.6K25.2K37.8K50.4K63.0K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 5.6K lbs 11
2020 5.8K lbs 11 +3.1%
2021 3.7K lbs 11 -35.4%
2022 31.2K lbs 11 +735.2%
2023 63.0K lbs 12 +102.0%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methanol 2.8K 4.4K 2.9K 2.4K 17.2K 29.6K
Toluene 523 495 567 9.4K 14.1K 25.1K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 1.3K 166 107 9.6K 13.9K 25.1K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 637 428 144 6.5K 9.8K 17.5K
Naphthalene 259 292 2 2.0K 1.8K 4.3K
Ammonia 4.3K 4.3K
Ethylbenzene 22 15 20 666 933 1.7K
Cumene 7 2 2 636 914 1.6K
Certain glycol ethers 1 0 0 0 0 2
Ethylene glycol 0 0 0 0 0 1
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates 0 0
Zinc compounds 0

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 Baker Petrolite getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Baker Petrolite's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 1023%.
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.