WESTLAKE PETROCHEMICALS ETHYLENE — Emissions Trend

Sulphur, LA · 2019–2023 · Parent: WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORP

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for WESTLAKE PETROCHEMICALS ETHYLENE, 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 170.4K in 2019 and closed at 45.0K in 2023 — a decreasing of -73.6% 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 Ethylene at 94.0K, followed by Propylene at 61.2K.

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 chemicals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-73.6%)
2019 Total
170.4K lbs
2023 Total
45.0K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
034.1K68.2K102.2K136.3K170.4K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 170.4K lbs 22
2020 36.3K lbs 22 -78.7%
2021 43.2K lbs 22 +18.9%
2022 49.1K lbs 22 +13.7%
2023 45.0K lbs 22 -8.4%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Ethylene 68.5K 3.6K 9.0K 9.0K 4.0K 94.0K
Propylene 61.2K 0 1 61.2K
1,3-Butadiene 9.2K 7.9K 9.1K 9.0K 8.2K 43.5K
Ammonia 8.4K 8.2K 1.2K 10.6K 13.9K 42.2K
Styrene 7.1K 6.7K 6.5K 6.2K 7.2K 33.6K
Benzene 7.3K 1.9K 7.9K 7.9K 3.1K 28.1K
Ethylbenzene 1.4K 6.4K 7.6K 4.7K 5.3K 25.5K
Toluene 4.5K 768 930 913 2.1K 9.2K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 1.6K 61 123 107 456 2.4K
Maleic anhydride 471 490 470 471 471 2.4K
Methyl tert-butyl ether 234 270 270 11 232 1.0K
Naphthalene 194 2 1 204 14 415
Chlorine 90 21 1 50 8 170
Cumene 36 36 36 8 11 126
Dinitrobutyl phenol 26 6 5 6 7 50

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 WESTLAKE PETROCHEMICALS ETHYLENE getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, WESTLAKE PETROCHEMICALS ETHYLENE's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 74%.
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.