Equistar Chemicals LP – Emissions Trend

La Porte, 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 240.7K in 2019 and closed at 244.1K in 2023 – a flat trend of 1.4% 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 616.0K, followed by Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) at 527.0K.

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
→ Stable (+1.4%)
2019 Total
240.7K lbs
2023 Total
244.1K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
094.0K188.0K282.0K376.0K470.0K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 240.7K lbs 24 -
2020 291.7K lbs 24 +21.2%
2021 330.5K lbs 24 +13.3%
2022 470.0K lbs 24 +42.2%
2023 244.1K lbs 25 -48.1%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Ethylene 97.0K 146.0K 175.0K 114.0K 84.0K 616.0K
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 98.0K 100.0K 99.0K 110.0K 120.0K 527.0K
N,N-Dimethylformamide 760 890 1.1K 175.3K 430 178.5K
Propylene 12.8K 14.0K 28.0K 26.7K 7.5K 89.0K
Ammonia 10.3K 9.5K 6.7K 7.8K 13.1K 47.3K
Vinyl acetate 6.2K 7.5K 4.7K 4.4K 5.1K 27.9K
1,3-Butadiene 4.1K 3.8K 5.0K 7.5K 2.9K 23.4K
Methanol 2.9K 3.1K 3.1K 2.9K 2.9K 14.9K
Zinc compounds 370 340 370 12.1K 160 13.3K
Benzene 1.9K 1.9K 2.2K 3.2K 2.2K 11.4K
n-Hexane 2.7K 1.5K 2.3K 2.5K 2.3K 11.4K
Chlorine 2.2K 1.6K 1.6K 1.6K 1.4K 8.4K
Isoprene 452 534 371 719 768 2.8K
Acetaldehyde 400 430 430 430 440 2.1K
Toluene 219 231 282 369 412 1.5K

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 remained relatively stable.
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.