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Shell Chemical LP

5900 Hwy 225 East, Deer Park, TX 77536

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Released in 2024
861,517 lbs
818,058 lbs on site
Into the air
781,580 lbs
Chemicals
37
14 known or suspected carcinogens
Industry
Chemicals

Shell Chemical LP is a chemicals facility in Deer Park (Harris County), TX. It reported 861,517 lbs of toxic chemical releases to EPA's Toxics Release Inventory for 2024, including 781,580 lbs into the air. The largest release was ethylene (419,000 lbs).

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Where the releases go

Reported for 2024, in pounds

  • Air781,580 lbs
  • Water36,476 lbs
  • Land (on site)1.5 lbs
  • Sent off site for disposal43,459 lbs

Total production-related waste managed, including recycling and treatment: 39.4 million lbs.

Total releases by year

Total reported releases by year
383K
477K
409K
573K
862K

Chemicals reported

37 chemicals, largest releases first

ChemicalTotal releasedTo airTo water
Ethylene419,000 lbs419,000 lbs0 lbs
Propylene130,000 lbs130,000 lbs0 lbs
1,3-ButadieneCarcinogen94,400 lbs94,400 lbs0 lbs
CumeneCarcinogen50,000 lbs50,000 lbs0 lbs
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)33,440 lbs0 lbs33,440 lbs
Toluene27,048 lbs25,800 lbs4 lbs
BenzeneCarcinogen19,864 lbs17,700 lbs4 lbs
Phenol13,704 lbs11,600 lbs4 lbs
Nickel compoundsCarcinogen11,929 lbs0 lbs218 lbs
Diethanolamine10,157 lbs357 lbs0 lbs
Zinc compounds7,860 lbs0 lbs2,150 lbs
Xylene (mixed isomers)7,622 lbs7,200 lbs2 lbs
Lead compoundsPBT7,455 lbsunder 1 lb43 lbs
EpichlorohydrinCarcinogen4,301 lbs4,110 lbs191 lbs
Methanol3,870 lbs3,870 lbs0 lbs
Acetonitrile3,300 lbs3,300 lbs0 lbs
EthylbenzeneCarcinogen3,027 lbs2,590 lbs4 lbs
Ammonia2,914 lbs2,633 lbs280 lbs
NaphthaleneCarcinogen2,553 lbs950 lbs21 lbs
IsopreneCarcinogen2,376 lbs2,360 lbs16 lbs

PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. Reported releases are legal under permits in most cases; they show where chemicals go, not that a law was broken.

Facility details

Industry
Chemicals
Parent company
Shell Petroleum Inc
NAICS code
325110
County
Harris
TRI facility ID
77536SHLLLHIGHW
Compliance record
EPA ECHO report (permits, inspections, violations)
TRI report
Form R details at EPA

Superfund sites nearby

Within 5 miles, closest first

Hazard risk, flood insurance and storm history for Harris County

Location

5900 Hwy 225 East, Deer Park, TX 77536

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Frequently asked questions

How much pollution does Shell Chemical LP release?
Shell Chemical LP reported 861,517 lbs of releases for 2024: 781,580 lbs to air, 36,476 lbs to water, 1.5 lbs to land on site and 43,459 lbs sent off site for disposal.
What chemicals does Shell Chemical LP release?
The largest reported releases were ethylene (419,000 lbs), propylene (130,000 lbs), 1,3-butadiene (94,400 lbs).
Where is Shell Chemical LP located?
Shell Chemical LP is at 5900 Hwy 225 East, Deer Park, TX, 77536.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · Last updated 10/25/2026 · Information can change. Call ahead to confirm.