Valero Refining Texas LP Corpus Christi East Plant — Emissions Trend

Corpus Christi, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: Valero Energy Corp

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Valero Refining Texas LP Corpus Christi East Plant, 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 554.3K in 2019 and closed at 239.8K in 2023 - a decreasing of -56.7% 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 Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) at 847.2K, followed by 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene at 316.4K.

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
↓ Decreasing (-56.7%)
2019 Total
554.3K lbs
2023 Total
239.8K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0165.6K331.2K496.8K662.4K828.0K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 554.3K lbs 31
2020 828.0K lbs 28 +49.4%
2021 379.0K lbs 32 -54.2%
2022 254.6K lbs 29 -32.8%
2023 239.8K lbs 29 -5.8%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 332.0K 96.5K 155.2K 122.6K 140.9K 847.2K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 2.3K 308.5K 2.4K 1.4K 1.9K 316.4K
Toluene 22.0K 133.2K 22.7K 24.6K 16.2K 218.7K
n-Hexane 47.2K 34.3K 75.0K 33.8K 26.4K 216.8K
Benzene 26.2K 56.0K 31.5K 30.2K 18.4K 162.3K
Ethylbenzene 4.1K 76.5K 3.1K 3.8K 3.9K 91.4K
Asbestos (friable) 65.0K 26.1K 91.0K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 10.7K 11.5K 8.2K 17.4K 15.5K 63.2K
Cyclohexane 12.7K 13.6K 12.3K 5.6K 4.8K 49.0K
Naphthalene 518 36.3K 520 872 303 38.5K
Propylene 9.9K 12.7K 3.9K 4.4K 3.5K 34.4K
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 459 27.8K 73 5 6 28.3K
Ammonia 6.6K 4.5K 6.3K 5.9K 4.9K 28.2K
Zinc compounds 20.3K 20.3K
Hydrogen sulfide 6.4K 5.5K 3.6K 1.0K 610 17.2K

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 Refining Texas LP Corpus Christi East Plant getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Valero Refining Texas LP Corpus Christi East Plant's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 57%.
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.