BIG SPRING REFINERY
BIG SPRING, TX · HOWARD COUNTY · NAICS 324110
Data updated May 2026
BIG SPRING REFINERY sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#806 of 8,713 nationally, #130 of 1,176 in TX).
- National rank #806 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #130 of 1,176 in TX
- #31 of 83 in Petroleum Product Suppliers
- 28% of DELEK US HOLDINGS parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 1.4% non-CO₂ (CH₄-led)
- -16.8% since 2011
BIG SPRING REFINERY vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
733,267 806th of 8713 higher than 7,907 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 28% of DELEK US HOLDINGS reported parent CO₂e (733K MT of 2.6M MT ; #1 of 5 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Petroleum Product Suppliers sector it ranks #31 of 83 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 733K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 1.4% , led by CH₄ at 1.1% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 98.6%
- 723K MT
- CH₄
- 1.1%
- 8K MT
- N₂O
- 0.3%
- 2K MT
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 733,267 |
| 2022 | 642,476 |
| 2021 | 710,451 |
| 2020 | 633,712 |
| 2019 | 760,152 |
| 2018 | 703,882 |
| 2017 | 708,377 |
| 2016 | 720,537 |
| 2015 | 836,507 |
| 2014 | 715,708 |
| 2013 | 782,000 |
| 2012 | 850,722 |
| 2011 | 880,806 |
Facility insight: BIG SPRING REFINERY
BIG SPRING REFINERY (GHGRP ID 1006961) is a high-volume reporter at 733K MT CO₂e in 2023 from BIG SPRING, TX (#806 of 8,713 nationally) under Petroleum Product Suppliers (NAICS 324110).
Across 2011–2023, annual CO₂e fell 16.8%; peak load was 881K MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 881K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 16.8% below that peak (733K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2019→2020 (-16.6%, 126K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does BIG SPRING REFINERY rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, BIG SPRING REFINERY ranks #806 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #130 of 1,176 facilities in TX (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than BIG SPRING REFINERY? ▼
BIG SPRING REFINERY's 733K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,907 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (91%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does BIG SPRING REFINERY emit? ▼
BIG SPRING REFINERY reported 733K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of DELEK US HOLDINGS does BIG SPRING REFINERY represent? ▼
BIG SPRING REFINERY accounts for 28% of DELEK US HOLDINGS's reported GHGRP CO₂e (733K MT of 2.6M MT), ranking #1 of 5 facilities under that parent.
What is BIG SPRING REFINERY's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 1.4% of reported CO₂e at BIG SPRING REFINERY, with CH₄ the larger non-CO₂ share at 1.1% (CO₂ 98.6%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does BIG SPRING REFINERY rank inside Petroleum Product Suppliers? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Petroleum Product Suppliers, BIG SPRING REFINERY ranks #31 of 83 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is BIG SPRING REFINERY reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), BIG SPRING REFINERY's emissions have decreased by 16.8%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside TX for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Petroleum Product Suppliers neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside TX (733K MT here).
Similar Petroleum Product Suppliers CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside TX.