Par Hawaii Refining LLC – Emissions Trend

Kapolei, HI · 2019–2023 · Parent: Par Pacific Holdings Inc.

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Par Hawaii Refining 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 151.5K in 2019 and closed at 162.6K in 2023 – a increase of 7.3% 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 n-Hexane at 241.9K, followed by Ammonia at 173.2K.

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
↑ Increasing (+7.3%)
2019 Total
151.5K lbs
2023 Total
162.6K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
035.9K71.8K107.7K143.7K179.6K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 151.5K lbs 20 -
2020 168.8K lbs 25 +11.4%
2021 179.2K lbs 21 +6.2%
2022 179.6K lbs 20 +0.2%
2023 162.6K lbs 17 -9.4%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
n-Hexane 46.9K 44.2K 46.9K 46.6K 57.3K 241.9K
Ammonia 34.8K 34.4K 35.4K 34.0K 34.5K 173.2K
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) - 26.4K 35.7K 32.0K - 94.1K
Toluene 17.7K 15.0K 15.0K 17.1K 15.8K 80.6K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 15.3K 14.2K 12.5K 16.9K 15.0K 73.8K
Benzene 11.7K 10.0K 10.4K 11.1K 12.0K 55.3K
Cyclohexane 8.8K 8.1K 8.5K 5.8K 10.0K 41.3K
Propylene 5.6K 5.2K 4.8K 5.4K 5.7K 26.8K
Ethylbenzene 3.4K 2.9K 3.0K 3.7K 5.1K 18.1K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 3.3K 3.2K 3.2K 3.3K 3.4K 16.4K
Naphthalene 2.2K 2.1K 2.1K 2.4K 2.5K 11.4K
Hydrogen sulfide 915 717 739 965 810 4.1K
Carbonyl sulfide 647 511 526 - - 1.7K
Nickel compounds - 870 - - - 870
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 169 165 164 161 167 826

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 Par Hawaii Refining LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Par Hawaii Refining LLC's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 7%.
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.