EPA TRI Facility · Petroleum

FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC

Rosemount, MN · Parent: KOCH INC

Total releases
3.3M lbs
Chemicals reported
48
Carcinogens
13
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC has reported 3.3M lbs of toxic releases across 48 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 13 are classified as carcinogens, representing 27% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Petroleum sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 69% 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.

#588 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases — among the top 2.3% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND 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 3.3M lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 48 distinct chemicals, 13 of which (27%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 2.3M lbs (68.9% of total volume), followed by water discharges at 29.3%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 5% — from 679.4K lbs to 716.5K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company KOCH INC.

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 FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Petroleum
NAICS Code
324110
Total Releases
3.3M lbs
Chemicals Reported
48
Latest Report Year
2023

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Total reported releases
FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC
3.3M lbs
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Chemicals reported
FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC
48
XCEL ENERGY SHERBURNE COUNTY GENERATING PLANT
24

2.0× more 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 FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 3.3M lbs.

Air Releases 2.3M lbs (68.9%)
Water Discharges 973.7K lbs (29.3%)
Off-site Transfers 57.8K lbs (1.7%)
Land Disposal 2.2K lbs (0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 5% (679.4K lbs to 716.5K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND 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 679.4K lbs 47
2020 709.6K lbs 47
2021 602.8K lbs 47
2022 618.6K lbs 48
2023 716.5K lbs 47

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 13 of 48 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 943.2K lbs
Methanol 407.9K lbs
Ammonia 353.5K lbs
Hydrogen cyanide 323.1K lbs
Hydrogen sulfide 215.1K lbs
n-Hexane 210.5K lbs
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 192.4K lbs
Xylene (mixed isomers) 138.6K lbs
Toluene 124.5K lbs
Benzene 60.0K lbs Carcinogen
Propylene 56.0K lbs
Tetrachloroethylene 47.6K lbs Carcinogen
Ethylbenzene 30.6K lbs Carcinogen
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 26.6K lbs
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 24.7K lbs
Naphthalene 19.5K lbs Carcinogen
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 18.5K lbs
Selenium compounds 15.9K lbs
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 15.3K lbs
Carbon disulfide 13.7K lbs
Ethylene glycol 13.3K lbs
Carbonyl sulfide 10.9K lbs
Nickel compounds 9.7K lbs Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 9.2K lbs
Ethylene 7.8K lbs
Molybdenum trioxide 5.0K lbs Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 4.0K lbs
Cresol (mixed isomers) 3.8K lbs
Dibenzofuran 3.8K lbs
Zinc compounds 3.7K lbs
Copper compounds 3.7K lbs
Cumene 3.0K lbs Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 2.2K lbs Carcinogen
Styrene 1.9K lbs Carcinogen
Certain glycol ethers 1.7K lbs
Lead compounds 1.7K lbs
Phenol 1.7K lbs
Vanadium compounds 990 lbs
Cobalt compounds 462 lbs Carcinogen
Biphenyl 337 lbs
Chlorine 335 lbs
Phenanthrene 152 lbs
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 118 lbs
Mercury compounds 105 lbs
Anthracene 101 lbs
1,2-Dibromoethane 28 lbs Carcinogen
1,3-Butadiene 11 lbs Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
44.7531, -93.0372
ZIP Code
55068
EPA Facility ID
55164KCHRFPOBOX

About TRI Data

Data as of 2024 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 FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC release?
FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC has reported releases of 48 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 3.3M lbs. 13 of these (27%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC in?
FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC is classified under the "Petroleum" industry (NAICS code 324110), located in Rosemount, MN.
How long has FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC reported to the TRI?
FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC is air releases, accounting for 68.9% of total releases (2.3M lbs). Secondary pathway: water discharges (29.3%).
Are emissions from FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 5%, from 679.4K lbs to 716.5K lbs.
Is FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND 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 FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC release carcinogens?
Yes, FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PINE BEND LLC reports 13 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 27% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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