MPLX TERMINALS LLC - COVINGTON KY TERMINAL — Emissions Trend

Covington, KY · 2019–2023 · Parent: MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for MPLX TERMINALS LLC - COVINGTON KY TERMINAL, 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 1.2K in 2019 and closed at 1.9K in 2023 — a increasing of +58.6% 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 2.3K, followed by Toluene at 2.0K.

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 bulk terminals facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+58.6%)
2019 Total
1.2K lbs
2023 Total
1.9K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
03847681.2K1.5K1.9K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 1.2K lbs 11
2020 1.3K lbs 11 +4.5%
2021 1.4K lbs 11 +7.8%
2022 1.8K lbs 11 +31.6%
2023 1.9K lbs 11 +6.9%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
n-Hexane 360 390 410 540 590 2.3K
Toluene 310 330 350 471 500 2.0K
Benzene 204 209 235 306 329 1.3K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 172 170 190 235 248 1.0K
Cyclohexane 109 115 123 166 178 691
Ethylbenzene 29 26 29 38 41 163
Naphthalene 21 20 22 25 24 112
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 3 3 3 11 6 26
Cumene 3 3 3 4 4 17
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0 0
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 0

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 MPLX TERMINALS LLC - COVINGTON KY TERMINAL getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, MPLX TERMINALS LLC - COVINGTON KY TERMINAL's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 59%.
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.