EPA TRI Facility · Petroleum

Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP

Sunray, TX · Parent: Valero Energy Corp

Total releases
5.3M lbs
Chemicals reported
44
Carcinogens
15
Primary pathway
Land Disposal
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Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP has reported 5.3M lbs of toxic releases across 44 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 15 are classified as carcinogens, representing 34% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Petroleum sector. The primary release pathway is land disposal, accounting for 77% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#408 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 1.6% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 324110 (Petroleum). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 5.3M lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 44 distinct chemicals, 15 of which (34%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is land disposal at 4.0M lbs (77.0% of total volume), followed by air releases at 20.8%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 88% - from 828.2K lbs to 1.6M lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Valero Energy Corp.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Petroleum
NAICS Code
324110
Total Releases
5.3M lbs
Chemicals Reported
44
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP
5.3M lbs
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94.0M lbs

94% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP
44
Ascend Performance Materials-Chocolate Bayou Plant
36

22% more than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 5.3M lbs.

Land Disposal 4.0M lbs (77.0%)
Air Releases 1.1M lbs (20.8%)
Off-site Transfers 118.0K lbs (2.2%)
Water Discharges 1.9K lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 88% (828.2K lbs to 1.6M lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 828.2K lbs 38
2020 912.2K lbs 36
2021 983.1K lbs 36
2022 973.4K lbs 37
2023 1.6M lbs 37

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 15 of 44 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Ammonia 1.1M lbs -
tert-Butyl alcohol 723.7K lbs -
Methanol 564.6K lbs -
Toluene 375.0K lbs -
Hydrogen cyanide 344.0K lbs -
Benzene 329.4K lbs Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 323.6K lbs -
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 216.9K lbs -
Xylene (mixed isomers) 182.0K lbs -
Hydrogen sulfide 139.3K lbs -
Phenol 123.8K lbs -
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 108.4K lbs -
Propylene 95.2K lbs -
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 89.0K lbs Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 71.3K lbs -
Asbestos (friable) 66.6K lbs Carcinogen
n-Hexane 51.5K lbs -
1,3-Butadiene 46.1K lbs Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 40.1K lbs -
Zinc compounds 40.0K lbs -
Ethylene 35.7K lbs -
Ethylbenzene 31.5K lbs Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 29.9K lbs -
Carbon disulfide 25.7K lbs -
Naphthalene 15.0K lbs Carcinogen
Lead compounds 8.5K lbs -
Carbonyl sulfide 7.6K lbs -
Styrene 4.3K lbs Carcinogen
Phenanthrene 3.9K lbs -
Cumene 3.6K lbs Carcinogen
Cyanide compounds 3.0K lbs -
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 2.8K lbs Carcinogen
1,2-Dichloroethane 2.0K lbs Carcinogen
Anthracene 1.4K lbs -
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 975 lbs -
Tetrachloroethylene 820 lbs Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 810 lbs -
Lead And Lead Compounds 629 lbs -
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds 352 lbs Carcinogen
Molybdenum trioxide 343 lbs Carcinogen
Cobalt compounds 211 lbs Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 35 lbs -
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 8 lbs Carcinogen
Mercury 8 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
35.9518, -101.8738
ZIP Code
79086
EPA Facility ID
79086DMNDSSTARR

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP release?
Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP has reported releases of 44 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 5.3M lbs. 15 of these (34%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP in?
Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP is classified under the "Petroleum" industry (NAICS code 324110), located in Sunray, TX.
How long has Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP reported to the TRI?
Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP is land disposal, accounting for 77.0% of total releases (4.0M lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (20.8%).
Are emissions from Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 88%, from 828.2K lbs to 1.6M lbs.
Is Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP release carcinogens?
Yes, Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP reports 15 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 34% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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  • This facility ranks #408 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 1.6% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.