Valero Refining Co - Tennessee L.L.C. – Emissions Trend

Memphis, TN · 2019–2023 · Parent: Valero Energy Corp

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Valero Refining Co - Tennessee L.L.C., 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 225.8K in 2019 and closed at 184.2K in 2023 – a decrease of 18.4% 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 Hydrogen cyanide at 371.9K, followed by Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) at 145.8K.

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
↓ Decreasing (-18.4%)
2019 Total
225.8K lbs
2023 Total
184.2K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
048.7K97.3K146.0K194.6K243.3K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 225.8K lbs 39 -
2020 235.2K lbs 37 +4.2%
2021 243.3K lbs 37 +3.4%
2022 216.3K lbs 37 -11.1%
2023 184.2K lbs 37 -14.8%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Hydrogen cyanide 77.0K 75.0K 76.2K 75.5K 68.3K 371.9K
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 12.9K 34.0K 24.1K 42.7K 32.0K 145.8K
Ammonia 16.5K 16.9K 16.9K 17.3K 17.5K 85.1K
Propylene 15.3K 16.2K 11.5K 13.5K 10.3K 66.9K
n-Hexane 17.1K 12.0K 13.8K 11.7K 7.2K 61.8K
Zinc compounds 2.0K 1.9K 44.5K 6.0K 2.3K 56.8K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 11.7K 14.2K 8.1K 6.4K 5.3K 45.8K
Toluene 9.4K 11.3K 8.0K 7.8K 6.8K 43.2K
Ethylene 11.6K 9.2K 5.4K 8.6K 6.2K 40.9K
Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) 18.1K 13.0K 8.9K - - 40.0K
Benzene 7.6K 7.0K 7.4K 5.4K 5.5K 32.9K
Cyclohexane 4.0K 3.1K 4.4K 4.0K 4.4K 20.0K
Nickel compounds 4.0K 3.4K - 5.0K 788 13.2K
Hydrogen sulfide 2.4K 3.0K 2.1K 1.6K 2.0K 11.0K
Ethylbenzene 2.8K 3.1K 2.0K 1.6K 1.4K 10.8K

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 Valero Refining Co - Tennessee L.L.C. getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Valero Refining Co - Tennessee L.L.C.'s total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 18%.
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.