FIRST CHEMICAL CORP
PASCAGOULA, MS · JACKSON COUNTY · NAICS 325199
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.