Basf Corp - Freeport Site – Emissions Trend

Freeport, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: Basf Corp

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Basf Corp - Freeport Site, 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 1.8M in 2019 and closed at 1.4M in 2023 – a decrease of 24.7% 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 Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) at 4.8M, followed by Cyclohexanol at 2.9M.

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
↓ Decreasing (-24.7%)
2019 Total
1.8M lbs
2023 Total
1.4M lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0441.6K883.2K1.3M1.8M2.2M 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 1.8M lbs 32 -
2020 1.8M lbs 34 -0.4%
2021 2.1M lbs 38 +14.3%
2022 2.2M lbs 32 +5.6%
2023 1.4M lbs 39 -37.3%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 780.0K 762.0K 1.0M 1.4M 846.2K 4.8M
Cyclohexanol 627.8K 561.3K 813.3K 505.1K 347.2K 2.9M
Acrylic acid 118.0K 216.2K 21.3K 40.9K 13.5K 409.9K
Formic acid 526 40.5K 49.6K 59.1K 58.7K 208.5K
Zinc compounds 114.4K 52.4K 1.4K 4.2K 2.5K 175.0K
Cyclohexane 54.5K 28.6K 22.3K 13.9K 15.9K 135.2K
Ammonia 39.0K 23.0K 16.9K 14.1K 16.8K 109.8K
n-Butyl alcohol 15.7K 7.2K 24.5K 34.6K 11.0K 93.0K
Propylene 14.9K 12.0K 25.7K 17.5K 13.1K 83.2K
Molybdenum trioxide 2.4K 29.1K 4.3K 33.5K 6.8K 76.1K
Butyl acrylate 6.1K 24.7K 5.5K 14.4K 5.5K 56.1K
Dimethyl phthalate 11.5K 20.5K 1.7K 13.5K 7.3K 54.5K
Methanol 10.6K 6.6K 5.9K 8.4K 6.8K 38.2K
Biphenyl 2.2K 4.7K 3.7K 14.6K 12.3K 37.6K
Benzene 5.7K 3.2K 18.1K 4.1K 2.7K 33.8K

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 Basf Corp - Freeport Site getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Basf Corp - Freeport Site's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 25%.
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.