Equistar Chemicals LP — Emissions Trend

Corpus Christi, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: Lyondellbasell Finance Co

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Equistar Chemicals LP, 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 182.4K in 2019 and closed at 269.8K in 2023 - a increasing of +47.9% 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 Ethylene at 516.8K, followed by Propylene at 211.9K.

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 chemicals facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+47.9%)
2019 Total
182.4K lbs
2023 Total
269.8K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
054.0K107.9K161.9K215.8K269.8K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 182.4K lbs 30
2020 166.4K lbs 30 -8.8%
2021 222.1K lbs 30 +33.5%
2022 189.3K lbs 30 -14.8%
2023 269.8K lbs 30 +42.5%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Ethylene 90.7K 67.7K 113.8K 96.5K 148.1K 516.8K
Propylene 33.5K 30.9K 48.3K 37.7K 61.4K 211.9K
Benzene 22.1K 22.0K 24.7K 27.9K 28.3K 124.9K
1,3-Butadiene 7.9K 9.4K 11.6K 7.8K 10.0K 46.7K
Toluene 6.3K 7.1K 6.3K 5.3K 6.3K 31.4K
Methanol 5.6K 5.6K 3.1K 1.8K 2.3K 18.3K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 2.7K 7.1K 2.6K 2.0K 1.9K 16.3K
n-Hexane 2.1K 2.4K 2.1K 3.9K 4.3K 14.9K
Ethylbenzene 1.8K 2.8K 1.9K 1.2K 1.1K 8.8K
Acetaldehyde 1.9K 1.7K 1.4K 1.1K 1.1K 7.3K
Naphthalene 1.0K 2.6K 1.9K 751 845 7.1K
Ammonia 1.7K 1.7K 1.4K 935 558 6.3K
Propionaldehyde 757 763 764 756 756 3.8K
Styrene 567 1.5K 580 273 361 3.3K
Cumene 548 1.4K 490 335 387 3.1K

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 Equistar Chemicals LP getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Equistar Chemicals LP's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 48%.
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.