VALERO REFINING HOUSTON REFINERY
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HOUSTON, TX · HARRIS COUNTY · NAICS 324110
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,266,021 |
| 2022 | 1,524,955 |
| 2021 | 1,493,012 |
| 2020 | 1,452,357 |
| 2019 | 1,527,349 |
| 2018 | 1,417,490 |
| 2017 | 1,328,824 |
| 2016 | 1,320,105 |
| 2015 | 1,204,275 |
| 2014 | 1,192,173 |
| 2013 | 1,199,691 |
| 2012 | 1,145,066 |
| 2011 | 1,323,431 |
Facility Insight: VALERO REFINING HOUSTON REFINERY
VALERO REFINING HOUSTON REFINERY (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1006062) reported 1.3M metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in HOUSTON, TX within HARRIS COUNTY. The site is classified under Petroleum Product Suppliers with NAICS code 324110.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 4.3%, with the peak observed year showing up to 1.5M MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
VALERO REFINING HOUSTON REFINERY is a major emissions source, reporting 1.3M metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Facilities of this scale typically include power plants, refineries, or large manufacturing operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does VALERO REFINING HOUSTON REFINERY emit? ▼
VALERO REFINING HOUSTON REFINERY reported 1.3M MT CO2e in 2023.
Is VALERO REFINING HOUSTON REFINERY reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), VALERO REFINING HOUSTON REFINERY's emissions have decreased by 4.3%. Emissions have remained relatively stable.