EPA TRI Facility · Petroleum

Martinez Refining Co LLC

Martinez, CA · Parent: Pbf Energy Inc

Total releases
5.0M lbs
Chemicals reported
41
Carcinogens
11
Primary pathway
Water Discharges
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Martinez Refining Co LLC has reported 5.0M lbs of toxic releases across 41 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 11 are classified as carcinogens, representing 27% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Petroleum sector. The primary release pathway is water discharges, accounting for 61% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#428 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 1.7% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Martinez Refining Co LLC files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 324110 (Petroleum). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 5.0M lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 41 distinct chemicals, 11 of which (27%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is water discharges at 3.1M lbs (61.3% of total volume), followed by air releases at 30.2%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 15% - from 1.0M lbs to 857.0K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Pbf Energy Inc.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Martinez Refining Co LLC has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Petroleum
NAICS Code
324110
Total Releases
5.0M lbs
Chemicals Reported
41
Latest Report Year
2023

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Total reported releases
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5.0M lbs
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Chemicals reported
Martinez Refining Co LLC
41
Clean Harbors Buttonwillow LLC
45

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How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Martinez Refining Co LLC releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 5.0M lbs.

Water Discharges 3.1M lbs (61.3%)
Air Releases 1.5M lbs (30.2%)
Off-site Transfers 421.0K lbs (8.4%)
Land Disposal 930 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 15% (1.0M lbs to 857.0K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Martinez Refining Co LLC - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 1.0M lbs 40
2020 1.1M lbs 36
2021 1.1M lbs 32
2022 982.7K lbs 32
2023 857.0K lbs 33

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 11 of 41 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 3.0M lbs -
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 550.0K lbs -
Ammonia 394.7K lbs -
Zinc compounds 247.5K lbs -
Nickel compounds 103.6K lbs Carcinogen
Carbonyl sulfide 99.2K lbs -
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 92.0K lbs -
Toluene 72.5K lbs -
Xylene (mixed isomers) 68.4K lbs -
Hydrogen cyanide 54.2K lbs -
n-Hexane 46.0K lbs -
Propylene 34.3K lbs -
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) 33.0K lbs -
Methanol 20.6K lbs -
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 20.5K lbs -
Carbon disulfide 20.1K lbs -
Ethylbenzene 18.6K lbs Carcinogen
Hydrogen sulfide 14.2K lbs -
Cyanide compounds 14.2K lbs -
Benzene 13.4K lbs Carcinogen
Copper compounds 9.1K lbs -
Lead compounds 6.5K lbs -
Cyclohexane 6.0K lbs -
Naphthalene 3.3K lbs Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 2.5K lbs -
Phenol 2.0K lbs -
Phenanthrene 1.9K lbs -
Cumene 1.1K lbs Carcinogen
Ethylene 815 lbs -
Cresol (mixed isomers) 691 lbs -
Mercury compounds 640 lbs -
Anthracene 558 lbs -
2,4-Dimethylphenol 349 lbs -
1,3-Butadiene 207 lbs Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 24 lbs Carcinogen
Diethanolamine 21 lbs -
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 17 lbs Carcinogen
Molybdenum trioxide 12 lbs Carcinogen
Isoprene 9 lbs Carcinogen
Tetrachloroethylene 5 lbs Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
38.0125, -122.1066
ZIP Code
94553
EPA Facility ID
94553SHLLL3485P

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Martinez Refining Co LLC release?
Martinez Refining Co LLC has reported releases of 41 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 5.0M lbs. 11 of these (27%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Martinez Refining Co LLC in?
Martinez Refining Co LLC is classified under the "Petroleum" industry (NAICS code 324110), located in Martinez, CA.
How long has Martinez Refining Co LLC reported to the TRI?
Martinez Refining Co LLC has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Martinez Refining Co LLC release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Martinez Refining Co LLC is water discharges, accounting for 61.3% of total releases (3.1M lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (30.2%).
Are emissions from Martinez Refining Co LLC increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 15%, from 1.0M lbs to 857.0K lbs.
Is Martinez Refining Co LLC a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Martinez Refining Co LLC release carcinogens?
Yes, Martinez Refining Co LLC reports 11 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 27% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

What to do with this facility's data

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  • This facility ranks #428 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 1.7% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Martinez Refining Co LLC. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.