Permian Basin
MONAHANS, TX · Ward · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Permian Basin sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,515 of 8,713 nationally, #238 of 1,176 in TX).
- National rank #1,515 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #238 of 1,176 in TX
- #787 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 0.3% of Vistra parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- -22.6% since 2011
Permian Basin vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
241,806 1515th of 8713 higher than 7,198 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 0.3% of Vistra reported parent CO₂e (242K MT of 86.3M MT ; #35 of 40 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #787 of 1,732 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 242K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.1% , led by N₂O at 0.1% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 99.9%
- 242K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 114 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 140 MT
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 241,806 |
| 2022 | 93,107 |
| 2021 | 53,594 |
| 2020 | 243,930 |
| 2019 | 482,968 |
| 2018 | 50,353 |
| 2017 | 25,022 |
| 2016 | 12,083 |
| 2015 | 6,137 |
| 2014 | 67,676 |
| 2013 | 156,074 |
| 2012 | 407,522 |
| 2011 | 312,225 |
Facility insight: Permian Basin
Permian Basin (GHGRP ID 1007155) is a high-volume reporter at 242K MT CO₂e in 2023 from MONAHANS, TX (#1,515 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
Across 2011–2023, annual CO₂e fell 22.6%; peak load was 483K MT in 2019. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2019 at 483K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 49.9% below that peak (242K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2018→2019 (+859.2%, 433K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Permian Basin rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Permian Basin ranks #1,515 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #238 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 Permian Basin? ▼
Permian Basin's 242K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,198 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (83%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Permian Basin emit? ▼
Permian Basin reported 242K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of Vistra does Permian Basin represent? ▼
Permian Basin accounts for 0.3% of Vistra's reported GHGRP CO₂e (242K MT of 86.3M MT), ranking #35 of 40 facilities under that parent.
What is Permian Basin's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at Permian Basin, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.1% (CO₂ 99.9%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does Permian Basin rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Permian Basin ranks #787 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Permian Basin reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Permian Basin's emissions have decreased by 22.6%. 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 Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside TX (242K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside TX.