Torrance Refining Co LLC – Emissions Trend

Torrance, CA · 2019–2023 · Parent: Pbf Energy Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Torrance Refining Co LLC, 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 533.5K in 2019 and closed at 241.3K in 2023 – a decrease of 54.8% 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 Ammonia at 634.8K, followed by Hydrogen cyanide at 487.7K.

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 (-54.8%)
2019 Total
533.5K lbs
2023 Total
241.3K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0106.7K213.4K320.1K426.8K533.5K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 533.5K lbs 34 -
2020 406.4K lbs 30 -23.8%
2021 329.5K lbs 31 -18.9%
2022 359.2K lbs 35 +9.0%
2023 241.3K lbs 29 -32.8%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Ammonia 124.3K 141.3K 132.6K 152.6K 83.9K 634.8K
Hydrogen cyanide 112.0K 102.0K 97.0K 95.3K 81.4K 487.7K
Zinc compounds 45.4K 76.9K 5.7K 5.5K 7.5K 141.1K
Methanol 33.2K 23.1K 24.1K 18.4K - 98.7K
Copper compounds 90.9K - - 1.7K - 92.5K
Propylene 13.7K 8.8K 13.8K 17.7K 9.1K 63.0K
Toluene 10.7K 10.2K 10.3K 10.1K 8.9K 50.2K
Nickel compounds 46.6K - - 2.1K - 48.7K
Phenol 11.0K 9.1K 5.7K 7.1K 8.9K 41.7K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 8.5K 7.7K 7.7K 7.8K 7.5K 39.4K
Cresol (mixed isomers) 7.5K 7.5K 7.4K 8.1K 8.8K 39.3K
Hydrogen sulfide 9.6K 4.1K 4.7K 4.1K 3.9K 26.3K
Benzene 4.9K 4.5K 5.3K 5.5K 4.3K 24.4K
n-Hexane 2.6K 2.5K 4.7K 4.8K 5.0K 19.6K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 2.8K 2.1K 2.4K 2.7K 2.6K 12.5K

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 Torrance Refining Co LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Torrance Refining Co LLC's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 55%.
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.