EPA TRI Facility · Petroleum

Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant

Wilmington, CA · Parent: Phillips 66

Total releases
1.4M lbs
Chemicals reported
32
Carcinogens
12
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant has reported 1.4M lbs of toxic releases across 32 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 12 are classified as carcinogens, representing 38% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Petroleum sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 96% 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.

#1,061 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 4.1% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant 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 1.4M lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 32 distinct chemicals, 12 of which (38%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 1.4M lbs (95.6% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 4.4%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 6% - from 304.4K lbs to 285.6K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Phillips 66.

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 Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Petroleum
NAICS Code
324110
Total Releases
1.4M lbs
Chemicals Reported
32
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant
1.4M lbs
Clean Harbors Buttonwillow LLC
50.4M lbs

97% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant
32
Clean Harbors Buttonwillow LLC
45

29% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 1.4M lbs.

Air Releases 1.4M lbs (95.6%)
Off-site Transfers 61.9K lbs (4.4%)
Land Disposal 0 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 6% (304.4K lbs to 285.6K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant - 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 304.4K lbs 29
2020 297.9K lbs 28
2021 260.4K lbs 29
2022 270.7K lbs 31
2023 285.6K lbs 28

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 12 of 32 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Hydrogen cyanide 750.0K lbs -
Ammonia 432.0K lbs -
Propylene 41.9K lbs -
Zinc compounds 29.1K lbs -
Xylene (mixed isomers) 22.9K lbs -
n-Hexane 22.0K lbs -
Carbon disulfide 18.3K lbs -
Toluene 18.0K lbs -
Methanol 12.9K lbs -
Carbonyl sulfide 11.0K lbs -
Hydrogen sulfide 10.3K lbs -
Vanadium compounds 10.0K lbs -
Ethylene 8.6K lbs -
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 5.7K lbs -
Ethylbenzene 5.2K lbs Carcinogen
Benzene 5.2K lbs Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 4.8K lbs -
Phenol 2.2K lbs -
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2.1K lbs -
Naphthalene 2.1K lbs Carcinogen
Tetrachloroethylene 1.7K lbs Carcinogen
1,3-Butadiene 1.4K lbs Carcinogen
Lead compounds 746 lbs -
Cumene 352 lbs Carcinogen
Styrene 182 lbs Carcinogen
Molybdenum trioxide 122 lbs Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 100 lbs Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 35 lbs -
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 7 lbs Carcinogen
Isoprene 6 lbs Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 lbs Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
33.7785, -118.2887
ZIP Code
90744
EPA Facility ID
90748NCLLS1660W

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 Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant release?
Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant has reported releases of 32 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 1.4M lbs. 12 of these (38%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant in?
Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant is classified under the "Petroleum" industry (NAICS code 324110), located in Wilmington, CA.
How long has Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant reported to the TRI?
Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant is air releases, accounting for 95.6% of total releases (1.4M lbs). Secondary pathway: off-site transfers (4.4%).
Are emissions from Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 6%, from 304.4K lbs to 285.6K lbs.
Is Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant 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 Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant release carcinogens?
Yes, Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant reports 12 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 38% 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 #1,061 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 4.1% 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 Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant. 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.