Equilon San Jose Terminal — Emissions Trend

San Jose, CA · 2019–2023 · Parent: Shell Petroleum Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Equilon San Jose Terminal, 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 1.0K in 2019 and closed at 603 in 2023 - a decreasing of -39.8% 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 Xylene (mixed isomers) at 1.5K, followed by Toluene at 626.

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 bulk terminals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-39.8%)
2019 Total
1.0K lbs
2023 Total
603 lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
02004016018021.0K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 1.0K lbs 12
2020 623 lbs 12 -37.8%
2021 681 lbs 12 +9.2%
2022 683 lbs 12 +0.4%
2023 603 lbs 12 -11.7%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Xylene (mixed isomers) 274 285 300 326 277 1.5K
Toluene 126 119 126 141 114 626
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 96 101 105 97 100 499
Lead compounds 394 9 403
Benzene 84 72 75 73 74 378
Ethylbenzene 17 26 28 27 19 117
Cyclohexane 2 13 12 12 12 51
Naphthalene 7 6 7 6 6 32
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 14 14
Cumene 1 1 1 1 1 5
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 2 0 2
Anthracene 2 2
Lead And Lead 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 Equilon San Jose Terminal getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Equilon San Jose Terminal's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 40%.
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.