Formosa Plastics Corp Texas – Emissions Trend

Point Comfort, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: Formosa Plastics Corp USA

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Formosa Plastics Corp Texas, 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 1.5M in 2019 and closed at 2.4M in 2023 – a increase of 58.8% 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 3.1M, followed by Propylene at 1.6M.

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 (+58.8%)
2019 Total
1.5M lbs
2023 Total
2.4M lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0474.3K948.6K1.4M1.9M2.4M 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 1.5M lbs 54 -
2020 1.7M lbs 49 +10.8%
2021 1.3M lbs 51 -18.5%
2022 1.4M lbs 52 +7.3%
2023 2.4M lbs 51 +63.9%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Ethylene 402.1K 1.0M 442.9K 479.0K 786.4K 3.1M
Propylene 157.6K 211.8K 291.7K 419.0K 535.7K 1.6M
Ammonia 68.9K 89.7K 156.7K 182.1K 213.8K 711.3K
n-Hexane 56.0K 43.8K 79.8K 77.0K 81.1K 337.7K
Vinyl chloride 76.0K 99.6K 68.3K 43.0K 29.0K 315.9K
Vinyl acetate 128.6K 63.6K 26.8K 31.8K 38.6K 289.6K
1,2-Dichloroethane 14.2K 23.6K 14.0K 26.6K 145.6K 224.0K
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 1.3K - 98 11.6K 125.3K 138.3K
Ethylene glycol 26.2K 4.7K 15.5K 9.8K 66.7K 122.9K
Benzene 41.8K 12.2K 21.1K 15.4K 30.0K 120.5K
1,3-Butadiene 8.0K 4.8K 52.4K 6.8K 17.4K 89.4K
Tetrachloroethylene 61.2K 92 33 3.5K 23.6K 88.3K
Copper And Copper Compounds 28.6K 227 58.3K - - 87.2K
Pentachloroethane 60.8K - - 1.5K 14.3K 76.6K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 66.4K 2.5K 2.5K 2.6K 2.3K 76.4K

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 Formosa Plastics Corp Texas getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Formosa Plastics Corp Texas's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 59%.
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.