Alon Usa-Big Spring Refinery – Emissions Trend

Big Spring, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: Delek US Holdings Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Alon Usa-Big Spring Refinery, 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 534.4K in 2019 and closed at 364.3K in 2023 – a decrease of 31.8% 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 Benzene at 424.0K, followed by Ammonia at 352.1K.

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 (-31.8%)
2019 Total
534.4K lbs
2023 Total
364.3K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0106.9K213.8K320.7K427.6K534.4K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 534.4K lbs 26 -
2020 269.7K lbs 29 -49.5%
2021 366.9K lbs 27 +36.1%
2022 326.8K lbs 28 -10.9%
2023 364.3K lbs 28 +11.5%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Benzene 217.7K 12.2K 41.5K 66.5K 86.1K 424.0K
Ammonia 109.7K 100.6K 115.2K 10.2K 16.3K 352.1K
Hydrogen cyanide 53.4K 48.5K 55.4K 48.6K 48.7K 254.6K
Propylene 35.7K 39.7K 36.3K 47.9K 53.0K 212.6K
Toluene 41.6K 20.0K 30.1K 25.3K 15.1K 132.0K
Methanol - - - 26.3K 68.8K 95.2K
Hydrogen sulfide 15.2K 12.4K 14.1K 28.4K 8.8K 78.9K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 15.7K 12.0K 27.7K 11.1K 8.4K 74.8K
Phenol - - - 25.9K 27.4K 53.3K
Ethylbenzene 12.3K 9.5K 13.0K 11.3K 6.3K 52.4K
Ethylene 11.1K 7.4K 11.3K 8.6K 9.7K 48.2K
n-Hexane 17.7K 2.2K 2.6K 2.1K 5.1K 29.8K
Cyclohexane 1.3K 560 2.6K 9.2K 4.0K 17.7K
Formaldehyde - 3.2K 4.8K 4.1K 4.2K 16.3K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 294 200 7.9K 672 1.7K 10.7K

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 Alon Usa-Big Spring Refinery getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Alon Usa-Big Spring Refinery's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 32%.
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.