US Oil & Refining Co – Emissions Trend

Tacoma, WA · 2019–2023 · Parent: Par Pacific Holdings Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for US Oil & Refining Co, 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 150.0K in 2019 and closed at 85.4K in 2023 – a decrease of 43.0% 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 Ammonia at 316.7K, followed by n-Hexane at 61.7K.

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 (-43.0%)
2019 Total
150.0K lbs
2023 Total
85.4K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
030.0K60.0K90.0K120.0K150.0K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 150.0K lbs 15 -
2020 116.3K lbs 15 -22.5%
2021 86.2K lbs 15 -25.9%
2022 88.6K lbs 15 +2.9%
2023 85.4K lbs 15 -3.6%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Ammonia 102.3K 76.6K 46.5K 46.4K 44.9K 316.7K
n-Hexane 16.1K 11.9K 11.4K 11.2K 11.2K 61.7K
Toluene 8.9K 9.4K 9.7K 11.7K 10.1K 49.9K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 10.6K 8.7K 8.5K 9.3K 8.8K 45.9K
Cyclohexane 5.7K 4.2K 4.1K 3.8K 3.9K 21.7K
Benzene 2.0K 1.9K 2.5K 2.5K 2.4K 11.4K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 2.1K 1.7K 1.5K 1.7K 1.6K 8.6K
Ethylbenzene 1.4K 1.4K 1.5K 1.6K 1.6K 7.4K
Hydrogen sulfide 583 400 413 407 416 2.2K
Naphthalene 149 150 150 192 164 805
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 29 20 21 21 162 253
Lead 52 24 24 6 22 128
Mercury And Mercury Compounds - - 2 1 2 5
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0 0 0 4 4
Mercury compounds 2 2 - - - 4

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 US Oil & Refining Co getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, US Oil & Refining Co's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 43%.
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.