Kern Energy — Emissions Trend

Bakersfield, CA · 2019–2023 · Parent: Casey Co

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Kern Energy, 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 16.2K in 2019 and closed at 4.9K in 2023 - a decreasing of -70.1% 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 12.3K, followed by Toluene at 9.7K.

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 (-70.1%)
2019 Total
16.2K lbs
2023 Total
4.9K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
03.2K6.5K9.7K13.0K16.2K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 16.2K lbs 16
2020 8.2K lbs 16 -49.4%
2021 7.6K lbs 15 -7.1%
2022 6.5K lbs 15 -15.5%
2023 4.9K lbs 15 -24.7%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Xylene (mixed isomers) 2.7K 2.5K 2.6K 2.4K 2.1K 12.3K
Toluene 3.3K 1.8K 1.7K 1.6K 1.3K 9.7K
Molybdenum trioxide 7.4K 1.2K 8.6K
n-Hexane 745 692 781 553 246 3.0K
Benzene 701 426 425 379 211 2.1K
Ethylbenzene 451 391 454 450 362 2.1K
Naphthalene 333 347 498 300 292 1.8K
Cyclohexane 165 322 497 163 8 1.2K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 176 197 344 197 52 966
Certain glycol ethers 24 127 130 125 112 518
Hydrogen sulfide 92 44 46 219 87 488
Cumene 61 40 57 77 52 287
Lead And Lead Compounds 25 141 33 199
Lead compounds 33 22 55
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 4 4 4 7 8 27

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 Kern Energy getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Kern Energy's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 70%.
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.