Facility ID: 1005997 · Chemicals

PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY

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VALDEZ, AK · VALDEZ-CORDOVA CENSUS AREA · NAICS 324110

77K
MT CO2e (2023)
13
Reporting Years
AK
State

Annual Emissions History

2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Year Total CO2e (MT)
2023 76,998
2022 79,859
2021 82,655
2020 85,459
2019 85,877
2018 79,771
2017 73,953
2016 72,236
2015 80,654
2014 114,751
2013 105,020
2012 99,235
2011 99,275

Facility Insight: PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY

PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1005997) reported 77K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in VALDEZ, AK within VALDEZ-CORDOVA CENSUS AREA. The site is classified under Chemicals with NAICS code 324110, placing it within the group of U.S. facilities that cross the 25,000 MT CO2e annual reporting threshold set by EPA under 40 CFR Part 98. Self-reported emissions are verified by EPA staff, and the reported CO2e total aggregates CO2, methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) weighted by their 100-year global warming potentials.

The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 22.4%, with the peak observed year showing up to 115K MT CO2e. Because facility emissions can swing year-to-year based on production volume, fuel mix, outages, or control upgrades, a single year rarely tells the full story — the emissions history table above unpacks CO2, CH4, and N2O contributions separately so readers can see which gas is driving the trend.

For context, this reported total captures Scope 1 direct emissions from on-site combustion, industrial processes, and fugitive sources — it excludes Scope 2 purchased electricity and Scope 3 upstream or downstream emissions. Users comparing this facility to others in AK should cross-reference with the state-level rollup on our AK emissions page and the parent company profile where linked, since facility-level disclosures are most meaningful when placed against the operator's broader portfolio. All underlying data is EPA-published and freely available via the GHGRP envirofacts API.

Emissions Analysis

PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY reports 77K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.

Emissions have declined 22.4% over the reporting period, potentially reflecting efficiency improvements, fuel switching, or production changes. EPA GHGRP covers facilities emitting 25,000+ MT CO2e annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much CO2 does PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY emit?

PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY reported 77K metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) in 2023, according to EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program data.

Is PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY reducing emissions?

Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY's emissions have decreased by 22.4%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.

What industry sector is PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY in?

PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY is classified under Chemicals (NAICS code 324110). Located in VALDEZ, AK.

What gases does PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY emit?

PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY reports emissions of CO2 (carbon dioxide), CH4 (methane), and N2O (nitrous oxide), converted to CO2-equivalent using EPA global warming potentials. The gas breakdown for each reporting year is shown in the emissions history table above.

How many years of data are available for PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY?

PETRO STAR VALDEZ REFINERY has 13 years of EPA GHGRP data on record, spanning 2011 to 2023. The GHGRP has collected data since 2010 from facilities emitting 25,000+ MT CO2e annually.

Where does this emissions data come from?

All data comes from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), which requires facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons of CO2e per year to report annually. Data is self-reported by facilities and verified by the EPA.

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Source: EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1005997. Data subject to facility self-reporting. Not compliance advice.

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Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCarbon Editorial