FIRST CHEMICAL CORP
PASCAGOULA, MS · JACKSON COUNTY · NAICS 325199
Last reported 2020. This facility's newest EPA GHGRP report is for 2020, not 2023, so its figures and its rank compare older data with 2023 peers. The ranking tables mark facilities like this one with a "Last reported" label.
Data updated May 2026
FIRST CHEMICAL CORP sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,566 of 8,713 nationally, #22 of 132 in MS).
- National rank #1,566 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #22 of 132 in MS
- #202 of 534 in Chemicals
- +20.5% since 2011
FIRST CHEMICAL CORP vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
226,335 1566th of 8713 higher than 7,147 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2020
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Chemicals sector it ranks #202 of 534 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 226,335 |
| 2019 | 196,032 |
| 2018 | 209,356 |
| 2017 | 223,972 |
| 2016 | 287,796 |
| 2015 | 266,712 |
| 2014 | 136,970 |
| 2013 | 275,133 |
| 2012 | 261,365 |
| 2011 | 187,755 |
Facility insight: FIRST CHEMICAL CORP
FIRST CHEMICAL CORP (GHGRP ID 1002589) is a high-volume reporter at 226K MT CO₂e in 2020 from PASCAGOULA, MS (#1,566 of 8,713 nationally) under Chemicals (NAICS 325199).
From 2011 to 2020, reported CO₂e rose 20.5% (peak 288K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2020, a complete 10-year record.
Peak year was 2016 at 288K MT CO2e; latest 2020 sits 21.4% below that peak (226K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2013→2014 (-50.2%, 138K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does FIRST CHEMICAL CORP rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, FIRST CHEMICAL CORP ranks #1,566 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #22 of 132 facilities in MS (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than FIRST CHEMICAL CORP? ▼
FIRST CHEMICAL CORP's 226K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,147 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (82%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does FIRST CHEMICAL CORP emit? ▼
FIRST CHEMICAL CORP reported 226K MT CO2e in 2020.
Where does FIRST CHEMICAL CORP rank inside Chemicals? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Chemicals, FIRST CHEMICAL CORP ranks #202 of 534 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is FIRST CHEMICAL CORP reducing emissions? ▼
Over 10 reporting years (2011–2020), FIRST CHEMICAL CORP's emissions have increased by 20.5%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside MS for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Chemicals neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside MS (226K MT here).
Similar Chemicals CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside MS.