PQ Corp - Chester Plant
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Chester, PA · DELAWARE COUNTY · NAICS 325180
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,439 |
| 2022 | 21,946 |
| 2021 | 24,306 |
| 2020 | 23,904 |
| 2019 | 22,067 |
| 2018 | 26,544 |
| 2017 | 26,234 |
| 2016 | 25,011 |
| 2015 | 25,476 |
| 2014 | 26,979 |
| 2013 | 24,066 |
| 2012 | 25,441 |
| 2011 | 25,025 |
Facility Insight: PQ Corp - Chester Plant
PQ Corp - Chester Plant (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1008044) reported 22K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in Chester, PA within DELAWARE COUNTY. The site is classified under Chemicals with NAICS code 325180.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 10.3%, with the peak observed year showing up to 27K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
PQ Corp - Chester Plant reports 22K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does PQ Corp - Chester Plant emit? ▼
PQ Corp - Chester Plant reported 22K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is PQ Corp - Chester Plant reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), PQ Corp - Chester Plant's emissions have decreased by 10.3%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.