EPA TRI Facility · Petroleum

Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC

Martinez, CA · Parent: Martinez Renewables LLC

Total releases
683.5K lbs
Chemicals reported
36
Carcinogens
10
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC has reported 683.5K lbs of toxic releases across 36 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 10 are classified as carcinogens, representing 28% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Petroleum sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 74% 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.

#1,627 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 6.3% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Tesoro Refining & Marketing 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 683.5K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 36 distinct chemicals, 10 of which (28%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 502.7K lbs (73.6% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 20.0%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 70% - from 313.3K lbs to 93.9K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Martinez Renewables LLC.

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 Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Petroleum
NAICS Code
324110
Total Releases
683.5K lbs
Chemicals Reported
36
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC
683.5K lbs
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50.4M lbs

99% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC
36
Clean Harbors Buttonwillow LLC
45

20% 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 Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 683.5K lbs.

Air Releases 502.7K lbs (73.6%)
Off-site Transfers 136.5K lbs (20.0%)
Water Discharges 44.2K lbs (6.5%)
Land Disposal 0 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 70% (313.3K lbs to 93.9K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Tesoro Refining & Marketing 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 313.3K lbs 29
2020 157.1K lbs 24
2021 46.1K lbs 16
2022 73.0K lbs 16
2023 93.9K lbs 24

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 10 of 36 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Ammonia 159.7K lbs -
Toluene 63.0K lbs -
Xylene (mixed isomers) 56.4K lbs -
Propylene 54.7K lbs -
Hydrogen cyanide 44.0K lbs -
Hydrogen sulfide 43.2K lbs -
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 39.8K lbs -
n-Hexane 38.0K lbs -
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 34.1K lbs -
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 26.9K lbs -
Benzene 16.3K lbs Carcinogen
Methanol 14.8K lbs -
Ethylbenzene 12.4K lbs Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 12.0K lbs -
Nickel compounds 10.4K lbs Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 7.5K lbs -
Lead compounds 6.6K lbs -
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 5.9K lbs Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 5.5K lbs -
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 5.5K lbs -
Naphthalene 5.3K lbs Carcinogen
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 3.9K lbs Carcinogen
Copper compounds 3.5K lbs -
Lead And Lead Compounds 3.4K lbs -
Ethylene 3.1K lbs -
Diethanolamine 2.4K lbs -
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 1.6K lbs -
Carbon disulfide 916 lbs -
Cumene 900 lbs Carcinogen
1,3-Butadiene 638 lbs Carcinogen
Carbonyl sulfide 552 lbs -
Mercury compounds 400 lbs -
Molybdenum trioxide 176 lbs Carcinogen
Mercury And Mercury Compounds 122 lbs -
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 lbs Carcinogen
Biphenyl 0 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
38.0286, -122.0707
ZIP Code
94553
EPA Facility ID
94553TSCCRAVONR

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 Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC release?
Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC has reported releases of 36 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 683.5K lbs. 10 of these (28%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC in?
Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC is classified under the "Petroleum" industry (NAICS code 324110), located in Martinez, CA.
How long has Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC reported to the TRI?
Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC is air releases, accounting for 73.6% of total releases (502.7K lbs). Secondary pathway: off-site transfers (20.0%).
Are emissions from Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 70%, from 313.3K lbs to 93.9K lbs.
Is Tesoro Refining & Marketing 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 Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC release carcinogens?
Yes, Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC reports 10 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 28% 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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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Tesoro Refining & Marketing 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.