ARKEMA INC CLEAR LAKE — Emissions Trend

Pasadena, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: ARKEMA DELAWARE INC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for ARKEMA INC CLEAR LAKE, 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 34.3K in 2019 and closed at 79.1K in 2023 — a increasing of +130.8% 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 Acrylic acid at 57.0K, followed by Butyl acrylate at 44.4K.

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
↑ Increasing (+130.8%)
2019 Total
34.3K lbs
2023 Total
79.1K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
015.8K31.7K47.5K63.3K79.1K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 34.3K lbs 22
2020 40.6K lbs 20 +18.5%
2021 33.6K lbs 19 -17.2%
2022 45.6K lbs 19 +35.8%
2023 79.1K lbs 19 +73.4%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Acrylic acid 6.7K 6.2K 8.3K 18.6K 17.2K 57.0K
Butyl acrylate 7.6K 9.0K 7.9K 7.4K 12.5K 44.4K
Propylene 2.8K 2.8K 2.7K 3.5K 24.4K 36.2K
Ethyl acrylate 7.1K 8.7K 6.5K 6.5K 7.3K 36.1K
Ethylene glycol 4.4K 6.0K 4.2K 3.1K 4.5K 22.3K
Ammonia 2.0K 3.4K 8.2K 13.6K
Methyl acrylate 1.3K 2.2K 1.3K 2.5K 1.6K 8.8K
Ethylene 1.1K 919 1.0K 971 1.0K 5.0K
Methanol 466 342 636 2.0K 1.3K 4.8K
n-Butyl alcohol 575 701 726 786 579 3.4K
Formaldehyde 84 62 53 54 325 578
Acrolein 91 108 105 98 102 505
Vinyl acetate 12 69 67 139 73 361
Hydroquinone 57 56 36 36 47 231
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) 35 35

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 ARKEMA INC CLEAR LAKE getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, ARKEMA INC CLEAR LAKE's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 131%.
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.