Buckeye Texas Processing Llc-Corpus Christi — Emissions Trend

Corpus Christi, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: Buckeye Partners LP

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Buckeye Texas Processing Llc-Corpus Christi, 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 22.9K in 2019 and closed at 16.2K in 2023 - a decreasing of -29.5% 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 n-Hexane at 36.7K, followed by Propylene at 25.9K.

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 (-29.5%)
2019 Total
22.9K lbs
2023 Total
16.2K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
05.3K10.6K15.9K21.3K26.6K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 22.9K lbs 17
2020 26.6K lbs 17 +15.8%
2021 24.2K lbs 17 -9.0%
2022 20.5K lbs 17 -15.2%
2023 16.2K lbs 16 -21.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
n-Hexane 7.3K 7.4K 7.5K 7.2K 7.3K 36.7K
Propylene 6.8K 4.6K 4.7K 5.8K 3.9K 25.9K
Cyclohexane 3.1K 3.3K 3.7K 1.3K 1.6K 13.0K
Ammonia 2.7K 2.6K 1.9K 2.0K 1.3K 10.5K
Mercury 39 4.3K 1.9K 639 1 6.9K
Toluene 1.1K 1.2K 1.3K 892 812 5.3K
Benzene 491 515 553 611 437 2.6K
Lead 4 1.4K 634 218 2 2.3K
m-Xylene 443 371 398 578 362 2.2K
p-Xylene 208 154 175 216 130 884
Methanol 57 47 363 312 778
Ethylbenzene 152 138 201 128 120 739
Xylene (mixed isomers) 128 96 242 98 103 668
Naphthalene 67 99 261 133 32 591
o-Xylene 102 106 113 123 85 529

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 Buckeye Texas Processing Llc-Corpus Christi getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Buckeye Texas Processing Llc-Corpus Christi's total toxic releases have decreased 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.