Total Guaynabo Bulk Terminal – Emissions Trend

Guaynabo, PR · 2019–2023

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Total Guaynabo Bulk 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 1.6K in 2019 and closed at 2.1K in 2023 – a increase of 29.6% 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 Toluene at 2.0K, followed by Methyl tert-butyl ether at 1.5K.

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 (+29.6%)
2019 Total
1.6K lbs
2023 Total
2.1K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
04208391.3K1.7K2.1K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 1.6K lbs 10 -
2020 1.3K lbs 10 -18.8%
2021 1.5K lbs 10 +10.7%
2022 1.3K lbs 10 -8.0%
2023 2.1K lbs 9 +56.6%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Toluene 382 310 343 316 694 2.0K
Methyl tert-butyl ether 422 342 379 349 - 1.5K
Benzene 295 240 265 244 396 1.4K
n-Hexane 259 210 232 214 397 1.3K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 174 142 157 144 305 922
Ethylbenzene 32 26 29 27 93 207
Cyclohexane 40 32 36 33 58 199
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 11 9 10 9 92 130
Naphthalene 1 1 1 1 48 51
Cumene 4 4 4 4 14 30

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 Total Guaynabo Bulk Terminal getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Total Guaynabo Bulk Terminal's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 30%.
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.