Valero Partners McKee – Emissions Trend

Sunray, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: Valero Energy Partners LP

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Valero Partners McKee, 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 19.6K in 2019 and closed at 21.7K in 2023 – a increase of 10.9% 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 n-Hexane at 32.8K, followed by Benzene at 18.8K.

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 petroleum facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+10.9%)
2019 Total
19.6K lbs
2023 Total
21.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
04.7K9.4K14.1K18.7K23.4K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 19.6K lbs 19 -
2020 23.0K lbs 20 +17.6%
2021 21.3K lbs 20 -7.3%
2022 23.4K lbs 20 +9.9%
2023 21.7K lbs 19 -7.4%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
n-Hexane 6.0K 8.5K 7.5K 5.3K 5.4K 32.8K
Benzene 3.6K 4.3K 4.1K 3.5K 3.4K 18.8K
Cyclohexane 3.3K 3.6K 3.5K 3.0K 3.0K 16.5K
Toluene 2.5K 2.9K 2.7K 2.7K 2.8K 13.6K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 1.6K 2.1K 1.6K 1.7K 1.6K 8.6K
Propylene 255 10 111 4.6K 3.1K 8.2K
Ethylbenzene 500 480 417 525 484 2.4K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 500 490 419 479 500 2.4K
Naphthalene 500 148 197 285 287 1.4K
Styrene 255 175 165 280 280 1.2K
Phenol 64 45 74 279 279 741
Cumene 255 113 75 145 145 733
Ethylene 11 19 255 255 - 540
Hydrogen sulfide 5 10 10 255 255 535
Phenanthrene 62 70 102 28 30 292

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 Valero Partners McKee getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Valero Partners McKee's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 11%.
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.