Delek Tyler Refinery – Emissions Trend

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

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Delek Tyler 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 51.0K in 2019 and closed at 56.9K in 2023 – a increase of 11.7% 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 Propylene at 70.2K, followed by Toluene at 48.9K.

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
↑ Increasing (+11.7%)
2019 Total
51.0K lbs
2023 Total
56.9K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
011.4K22.8K34.2K45.5K56.9K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 51.0K lbs 23 -
2020 53.8K lbs 23 +5.5%
2021 46.3K lbs 23 -14.0%
2022 52.3K lbs 23 +12.9%
2023 56.9K lbs 23 +9.0%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Propylene 14.7K 15.3K 12.2K 13.9K 14.0K 70.2K
Toluene 9.7K 10.0K 8.8K 9.3K 11.1K 48.9K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 7.1K 7.4K 7.0K 7.5K 8.3K 37.2K
n-Hexane 4.8K 5.3K 4.6K 4.7K 5.1K 24.5K
Benzene 2.8K 2.9K 2.6K 2.8K 4.1K 15.1K
Hydrogen sulfide 1.8K 1.9K 1.9K 3.9K 3.1K 12.5K
Ethylbenzene 2.3K 2.5K 2.4K 2.4K 2.8K 12.3K
Cyclohexane 1.7K 1.8K 1.7K 1.8K 2.3K 9.3K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 1.3K 1.7K 1.3K 1.4K 1.6K 7.3K
Ammonia 1.1K 1.4K 1.1K 1.8K 1.9K 7.3K
Ethylene 1.8K 1.6K 698 784 611 5.5K
1,3-Butadiene 1.0K 979 942 1.0K 949 4.9K
Naphthalene 668 679 672 672 667 3.4K
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 170 140 284 106 203 903
Lead And Lead Compounds 40 53 35 34 198 361

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 Delek Tyler Refinery getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Delek Tyler Refinery's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 12%.
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.