Lyondell Chemical Co Bayport Facility – Emissions Trend

Pasadena, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: Lyondellbasell Industries

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Lyondell Chemical Co Bayport Facility, 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 500.3K in 2019 and closed at 668.1K in 2023 – a increase of 33.6% 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 tert-Butyl alcohol at 1.3M, followed by Propylene at 929.2K.

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 (+33.6%)
2019 Total
500.3K lbs
2023 Total
668.1K lbs

Annual disclosure change

What changed: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023
  • Lyondell Chemical Co Bayport Facility's total reported releases fell from 904.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 668.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lyondell Chemical Co Bayport Facility's off-site transfers fell from 575.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 368.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lyondell Chemical Co Bayport Facility's chemicals reported fell from 7 in 2022 to 6 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lyondell Chemical Co Bayport Facility's air releases fell from 329.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 299.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0181.0K362.0K543.0K723.9K904.9K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 500.3K lbs 8 -
2020 510.9K lbs 8 +2.1%
2021 580.6K lbs 7 +13.6%
2022 904.9K lbs 7 +55.9%
2023 668.1K lbs 6 -26.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
tert-Butyl alcohol 154.0K 150.5K 254.8K 445.2K 288.0K 1.3M
Propylene 151.6K 217.0K 181.8K 231.0K 147.9K 929.2K
Methanol 141.8K 80.6K 93.9K 179.5K 159.0K 655.0K
Propylene oxide 30.6K 33.8K 27.3K 24.1K 47.0K 162.9K
Ethylene 15.9K 18.5K 16.2K 19.7K 19.2K 89.5K
Molybdenum trioxide 4.5K 8.9K 5.5K 4.4K 6.9K 30.3K
Acetaldehyde 1.6K 1.3K 1.1K 922 - 5.0K
Formic acid 341 208 - - - 549

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 Lyondell Chemical Co Bayport Facility getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Lyondell Chemical Co Bayport Facility's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 34%.
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.