EPA TRI Facility · Petroleum

Bp Cherry Point Refinery

Blaine, WA · Parent: Bp Products Na Inc

Total releases
1.6M lbs
Chemicals reported
36
Carcinogens
10
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Bp Cherry Point Refinery has reported 1.6M lbs of toxic releases across 36 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 10 are classified as carcinogens, representing 28% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Petroleum sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 78% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#979 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 3.8% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Bp Cherry Point Refinery files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 324110 (Petroleum). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 1.6M lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 36 distinct chemicals, 10 of which (28%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 1.3M lbs (78.2% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 10.9%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 38% - from 288.4K lbs to 397.2K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Bp Products Na Inc.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Bp Cherry Point Refinery has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Petroleum
NAICS Code
324110
Total Releases
1.6M lbs
Chemicals Reported
36
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Bp Cherry Point Refinery stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Bp Cherry Point Refinery
1.6M lbs
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13.1M lbs

88% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Bp Cherry Point Refinery
36
Lamb Weston Inc Richland Facility
3

12.0× more than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Bp Cherry Point Refinery releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 1.6M lbs.

Air Releases 1.3M lbs (78.2%)
Off-site Transfers 177.0K lbs (10.9%)
Water Discharges 159.3K lbs (9.8%)
Land Disposal 17.6K lbs (1.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 38% (288.4K lbs to 397.2K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Bp Cherry Point Refinery - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 288.4K lbs 29
2020 316.3K lbs 31
2021 294.2K lbs 32
2022 329.4K lbs 33
2023 397.2K lbs 35

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 10 of 36 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 213.4K lbs -
Xylene (mixed isomers) 154.1K lbs -
Cyclohexane 139.5K lbs -
n-Hexane 135.0K lbs -
Methanol 129.1K lbs -
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 120.1K lbs -
Hydrogen sulfide 107.0K lbs -
Propylene 106.3K lbs -
Toluene 95.5K lbs -
Manganese compounds 65.4K lbs -
Ammonia 62.6K lbs -
Zinc compounds 51.1K lbs -
Ethylene 36.6K lbs -
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 36.3K lbs Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 35.8K lbs -
Benzene 32.6K lbs Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 32.1K lbs Carcinogen
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 15.2K lbs Carcinogen
Ethylbenzene 14.4K lbs Carcinogen
Copper compounds 11.5K lbs -
Naphthalene 6.0K lbs Carcinogen
Molybdenum trioxide 5.8K lbs Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 5.5K lbs -
Lead compounds 5.2K lbs -
Carbonyl sulfide 4.3K lbs -
Phenanthrene 1.2K lbs -
Phenol 1.1K lbs -
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 530 lbs -
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 508 lbs -
Tetrachloroethylene 507 lbs Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 423 lbs -
Carbon disulfide 375 lbs -
1,3-Butadiene 338 lbs Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 114 lbs -
Certain glycol ethers 9 lbs -
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
48.8920, -122.7288
ZIP Code
98230
EPA Facility ID
98248RCCHR4519G

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Bp Cherry Point Refinery release?
Bp Cherry Point Refinery has reported releases of 36 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 1.6M lbs. 10 of these (28%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Bp Cherry Point Refinery in?
Bp Cherry Point Refinery is classified under the "Petroleum" industry (NAICS code 324110), located in Blaine, WA.
How long has Bp Cherry Point Refinery reported to the TRI?
Bp Cherry Point Refinery has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Bp Cherry Point Refinery release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Bp Cherry Point Refinery is air releases, accounting for 78.2% of total releases (1.3M lbs). Secondary pathway: off-site transfers (10.9%).
Are emissions from Bp Cherry Point Refinery increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 38%, from 288.4K lbs to 397.2K lbs.
Is Bp Cherry Point Refinery a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Bp Cherry Point Refinery release carcinogens?
Yes, Bp Cherry Point Refinery reports 10 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 28% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

What to do with this facility's data

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  • This facility ranks #979 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 3.8% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
  • Check Washington's statewide profile for the full picture: total facilities, water systems, and Superfund sites. View Washington profile

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Bp Cherry Point Refinery. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.